Tag: Central New York
Opinion: Use your roommate agreement as friendship icebreaker
Building a relationship with your roommate early on is very important, and if you’re struggling to spark that connection, you might want to consider using your roommate agreement as a catalyst for conversation. Read More »
LunaCon celebrates Japanese culture with foster cats, cosplay contest
Luna Cat Cafe held its 4th annual LunaCon on Saturday, hosting over 20 vendors and celebrating Japanese culture, anime and cats. Read More »
Opinion: Resist legalized racism with collective empathy this Latine Heritage Month
Being told to celebrate the same identity that is simultaneously being preyed upon is a constantly looming paradox. Read More »
Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet brings Argentinian nostalgia, sounds to Hendricks Chapel
Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet brought its love of Argentinian music to Hendricks Chapel on Sunday, the most recent installment of the Malmgren Concert Series. Read More »
Gallery: SU's most performative show out for trendy challenge
Gallery: Senior Jordan Burda's competition for Syracuse’s most “performative male” showcased contestants holding props including Labubus, wired headphones and musical instruments. Read More »
BareRoots boosts local pride with free festival in Thornden Amphitheater
BareRoots Music Festival in Syracuse’s Thornden Park aimed to bring together the Syracuse University community and the local community through art and music. Read More »
Absorb study abroad opportunities or laugh with Adam Sandler this week
See Adam Sandler's Syracuse stop on his tour and explore study abroad options on the Shaw Quadrangle this week. Read More »
‘That was peak’: Matcha, Clairo lovers relish in performative male contest
Thirty contestants battled for their chance to win Saturday's "performative male" contest in front of nearly 100 spectators, with graphic tees, guitars, tote bags and all. Read More »
Laugh-fueled Funk ’n Waffles fundraiser rakes in $1,200 for Trevor Project
Syracuse University student organizers combined comedy with a cause on Thursday at the Funny Funk ’n Fundraiser, raising money for the Trevor Project. Read More »
NYS leaders, SU groups offer condolences after fatal Charlie Kirk shooting
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was killed at a Utah Valley University event yesterday. Read More »
Opinion: Charlie Kirk's death normalizes political violence
The rejection of political violence must be absolute. It doesn’t matter what side of the political aisle these victims fell upon – violence against one is violence against all. To excuse it when it happens to an opponent is to invite it upon oneself. Read More »
‘Power behind the suit’: Mr. Shop styles SU football team with primed, custom suits
Many players on Syracuse’s football team walked into Mr. Shop never having owned a suit before, and walked out with detailed, tailored suits designed to make them feel their best. Read More »
Opinion: TikTok’s new algorithm, possible ban should encourage turn to other media
By training our brains to chase a quick dopamine rush, we weaken our ability to focus on longer content with complex themes. Instead of trying to find TikTok in another app, we need to find something else to hold our attention. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: Bureaucratic erosion of SUNY ESF squeezes students
Despite its global reputation and local roots, ESF has been subjected to more than a decade of state budget cuts and bureaucratic erosion. What’s happening here should matter to anyone who cares about the environment, public education or the integrity of the Syracuse academic community. Read More »
SU senior blends pieces, generations in sustainably-focused item repairs
Lilyan Minicozzi repurposes old items, telling a story and giving them new life while promoting sustainable, locally made purchases. Read More »
Sway to tango, reggae this weekend at Hendricks Chapel, Funk ’n Waffles
Gear up for a week of music in Syracuse with DJ performances, a music festival and more. Read More »
Kelsey’s Coffee and Friends hosts Keep Going Market to combat city’s third space void
Keep Going Market brings together vintage clothing, DJs and food vendors to create a space for the Syracuse community to interact outside of nightlife. Read More »
Spike Lee's identity, formative influences ever-present in 'Highest 2 Lowest'
Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” is a strong ode to Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 work, with its own personality and modern feel, our columnist says. Read More »
Personal Essay: Take initiative to grow your friend group, others will reciprocate
So, to all the newly sophomore students who share the same mindset that the people in my hall once did two weeks ago, I say this: knock on their door, introduce yourself in the halls and invite them over. Read More »
Glam by JD ‘blossomed’ into recognized hair business out of SU dorm room
Glam by JD provides more than hairstyling services to Black students; the student business creates a safe space and opportunity for connection. Read More »
Opinion: Don't submit to outdated trends as lifestyles. It reinforces patriarchal norms.
While the pronatalist school of thought is directly concerned with regressing the opportunities of women in the domestic sphere and the working world, it emerged alongside a social media phenomenon in which many conservative women took to the internet to share and promote their traditional lifestyles. Read More »
‘Poor People’s Campaign’ deploys Afrofuturism against pollution, racism
Najee Dorsey's digital collage series, "Poor People's Campaign," combines industrial imagery and cultural references in social criticism. Read More »
Scare-A-Con draws film fanatics, ends 14-year Syracuse horror hiatus
Horror film enthusiasts gathered for a weekend of actor meet-and-greets and film screenings at Syracuse’s Scare-A-Con. Read More »
'You have to keep it alive': 2025 Irish Fest honors history, heritage
This week, Clinton Square was brimming with Irish culture, from dancing and music, to traditional foods at the Syracuse Irish Festival Read More »