Tag: Central New York
'Breaking Bad’ actor RJ Mitte on living with cerebral palsy, staying confident
Actor RJ Mitte talked to SU students about his experience with cerebral palsy and self-confidence. Read More »
Students utilize 'Depop' app to popularize secondhand clothing
After being sent home for quarantine, many SU students found a hobby through Depop, a social platform used to buy and sell used clothes. Read More »
Breaking down the proposed Syracuse police reform plan
The plan outlines steps to reform SPD’s hiring process, response and community outreach, among other changes. Read More »
New York politicians support investigation into Cuomo harassment allegations
Two former aides have come forward saying Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed them while they were working for his administration. Read More »
Art exhibit portrays the Black experience through lens of one family
The exhibition, a representation of the African Diaspora, tells the stories of Lavett Ballard’s family and issues affecting the Black community. Read More »
SU freshman designs Latin-inspired custom jewelry
Lizmarie Montemayor makes and sells original jewelry from her dorm room. Read More »
New York expands food assistance eligibility for SUNY students
Students previously needed to be caring for a child, unable to work due to a disability or eligible for 20 hours of federal work-study each week to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Read More »
With in-person court hearings set to resume, backlog of cases remains
The Onondaga County Supreme Court only held a few time-sensitive or urgent cases in a virtual format over the past year. Read More »
Syracuse superfan 'CuseWaterBoy' helps hundreds receive COVID-19 vaccine
Syracuse superfan Anthony DiNicola spends his spare time securing vaccine appointments for vulnerable members of the community. Read More »
Which graduating class was hit hardest by pandemic?
The pandemic has impacted each graduating class’ experience at SU. Humor columnist Eliot Fish is back to determine which complaint takes the cake. Read More »
Syracuse needs more mass vaccination sites
Syracuse should be a city that is equally prioritized in receiving a new mass vaccination site. Read More »
Exhibit unveils ‘hidden histories’ of racial inequalities in architecture
Two SU architecture students curated a three-part video exhibition to commemorate Black History Month. Read More »
Cuomo's new COVID-19 shutdown restrictions are concerning not just for SU
With SU’s new 880 case limit comes concerns of SU students letting their COVID guards down and, in turn, infecting the greater Syracuse community. Read More »
Eating disorders controlled their lives. Now, 3 SU students tell their stories.
The Daily Orange talked to three Syracuse University students who discussed their experience with eating disorders. Read More »
Alumni lecture shines light on mental health challenges in Black community
For one of the events for Syracuse University’s Racial Equity Academic Symposium, two SU alumni spoke in-depth about the mental health challenges in the Black community. Read More »
WERW managers, performers gear up for annual launch party
WERW-AM will be hosting their annual Spring Lunch Party featuring hip-hop duo Coco & Clair Clair and rapper 645AR. Read More »
How SU professor Rawiya Kameir interviews the biggest names in pop culture
From Cardi B to Tierra Whack, the contributing editor at Pitchfork explains her reporting process and how she became an assistant teaching professor in Newhouse. Read More »
Blueprint 15 aims to protect East Adams residents after I-81 overhaul
A Syracuse nonprofit developed several strategies to prevent displacement in the East Adams neighborhood. Read More »
Syracuse Organization empowers Black women into becoming 'Fearless Queens'
Syracuse organization seeks to empower Black women through sisterhood and solidarity. Read More »
Misty Copeland talks to SU students about how dance became her 'escape'
Ballerina Misty Copeland spoke to Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students, faculty and staff on Tuesday night. SU alumna Shanel Bailey moderated the webinar. Read More »
Eric Devendorf helps raise thousands to keep CNY small businesses afloat
Its board of eight members have generated over $350,000 in just over three weeks, with a goal of $5 million. Read More »
SU senior bakes up a sourdough storm
SU senior returned from winter break with her new sourdough bread company. Now she is selling loaves out of her Park Point apartment. Read More »
The 3rd 'To All The Boys' movie lacks romance of the original
The last film of the “To All The Boys” series, inspired by Jenny Han’s books, is now streaming on Netflix. Read More »
How Greek life's virtual recruitment panned out this year
With online games and Zoom breakout rooms, the recruitment process for fraternities and sororities at SU is virtual this semester. Read More »