Tag: Central New York
Michael Bay's ‘We are Storror’ stuns with thrilling parkour sequences
Michael Bay’s “We Are Storror” depicts the ecstatic thrill parkour can produce for players and viewers alike. Read More »
Pulitzer winner Emily Nussbaum talks origins of popular TV at Bird Library
Emily Nussbaum visit to Syracuse University’s Bird Library explored the impact of television pioneer Gertrude Berg. Read More »
Opinion: Gen Z prioritizes appearance of productivity over true connection
In other cultures, the concept of work-life balance isn’t a pipe dream, but a balanced, normalized way of living. While this type of culture may not be the norm in the U.S., our still-impressionable generation can take strides to implement it. Read More »
'Some Sexy Songs 4 U’ delivers classic Drake formula, underuses PARTYNEXTDOOR
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR's latest album, "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U," focuses on Drake's recent melodic, more R&B-focused sound, but underuses PND's talents, according to our columnist. Read More »
Gov. Hochul encourages federal cooperation, support for New York AI development
Gov. Hochul released a statement regarding the CHIPS act and Micron deal following President Trump’s accusations of “wasteful” AI spending. Read More »
Gallery: Scenes from Syracuse football's Pro Day
Gallery: Syracuse football hosted its Pro Day Monday, showcasing its top talent in front of nearly 50 scouts. Here are the best images from the Orange's Pro Day. Read More »
‘Mickey 17’ explores class divide, power within intergalactic backdrop
Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” diverges from his previous work to offer humor and creative risks. Read More »
‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ marks pivot in Kendrick Lamar’s career 10 years later
It's been 10 years since Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" was released, and in that time, the Drake rap beef and his Super Bowl performance have completely pivoted his career and brought Lamar to his current level of superstar status. Read More »
See SNL's Sarah Sherman, Emil Wakim or the Orange Pulse Dance Troupe this week
Check out SNL’s Sarah Sherman and Emil Wakim or enjoy a night of board and video games with the LGBTQ+ Resource Center this week. Read More »
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Syracuse
Attend the Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade, or head to one of Syracuse’s bars or restaurants to toast the holiday. Read More »
UU announces SNL’s Sarah Sherman as spring show guest
SNL cast member Sarah Sherman will come to Syracuse University on March 21, with support from Emil Wakim. Read More »
American Legion Dunbar Post serves as safe space for Black Syracuse veterans
The American Legion Dunbar Post, one of the oldest predominantly-Black American Legion, operates as both a social hub and business in Westcott, Syracuse. Read More »
African & Caribbean Central Market satisfies cultural cravings of origins
The African & Caribbean Central Market on North Salina Street sells cultural goods from countries like Ghana and Jamaica to customers in Syracuse. Read More »
Talking Cursive brewery offers creative menu, communal atmosphere
Talking Cursive is a brewery in Syracuse that aims to create a welcoming, communal experience for its customers. Read More »
‘King James’ explores friendship through basketball fandom
Syracuse Stage is hosting performances of the play "King James" from Feb. 26 to March 16, which explores the complex dynamics of friendship through LeBron James' career trajectory. Read More »
Super Bowl champion executive Scott Pioli talks inclusion in sport
Scott Pioli, former NFL executive, visited Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Wednesday to discuss the evolution of women’s sports in media. Read More »
NY officials react to Trump's Congress address, potential CHIPS Act cuts
New York state elected officials expressed their concerns after Trump said he intends to limit or revoke CHIPS act. Read More »
SU alum Clothilde Ewing fills Black representation gap in children’s literature
Clothide Ewing, former Syracuse University student-athlete, published the children's book series “Stella,” the story of a quirky, spirited young Black girl, inspired by her daughter. Read More »
Art history students decode Surrealism with new photography exhibit
Syracuse University Art Museum displays surrealist artwork from nine artists as part of graduate course, HOA 655. Read More »
Personal Essay: Step out of the SU campus bubble to see the real world
Any student can do the same — it requires removing yourself from campus culture mentally, not only physically. Now, to get past the alienation I feel here from the rest of the world, I know I can simply step off the hill. Read More »
‘X-Ray Music’ replicates Soviet-era bootlegged records at Bird Library
“X-ray Music: The Bone Records of Soviet Russia and the Art of Bootlegging” featured replicated bootleg recordings used by those in Soviet Russia. Read More »
‘Singing Wall’ murals explore convergence of identity, decolonization
Manuel Hernández' "The Singing Wall" explores Mexico's cultural heritage, balancing the ancestral with the contemporary. Read More »
AKA hosts ‘Hidden Figures’ screening to recognize, uplift Black legacies
The Iota Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Syracuse University held a screening and discussion of the 2016 film, “Hidden Figures,” in the Hall of Languages last Thursday as part of SU's Black History Month celebration. Read More »
Opinion: Elon Musk’s libertarian agenda targets each U.S. resident’s data
This especially holds threatening weight for younger generations — including Generation Z — who’ve grown up surrounded by technology at home and in school, never knowing a world without it. Read More »