Tag: Central New York
THEIR WAY FORWARD: Asian American students talk about their unique paths to SU
The Daily Orange asked seven Asian American students and recent alumni about their own unique stories: transitions to college, professional goals and views of their identities. Read More »
2 SU student's TikTok gives thousands music recommendations
Two Syracuse University students’ TikTok has amassed more than 23,000 followers. Read More »
Here are 5 things to know about Maggie Rogers
Learn about singer Maggie Rogers before her performance for students, faculty and staff on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Read More »
Anonymous messaging app promotes mental health on campus
Emily Karp launched the SU chapter of the Unmasked Project in October. The app provides students a safe and anonymous space to connect about mental health. Read More »
University Union to stream Maggie Rogers concert
The producer, songwriter and performer has prerecorded a concert for SU and SUNY-ESF students, faculty and staff that will premiere on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Read More »
Student-run surf apparel shop fundraises for ocean preservation
Cousins Neil Lepard and Fred Manoog started an online surf apparel store that benefits the organization Oceana when they thought they lost their summer jobs. Read More »
How Royal Allure barber shop juggles long hours, pandemic restrictions
Rolando Cabral and Darren Morgan combined business and haircuts and opened a barbershop together near the Syracuse University campus. Read More »
What Schine Student Center's official reopening looked like for students
Students return to the newly renovated Schine Student Center with many new dining options, places to study and socialize with natural lighting. Read More »
Gallery: The 1st day of Schine Student Center since its renovations
Students and faculty poured into the newly renovated Schine Student Center on Monday to explore its dining options and study spaces. Read More »
SU program helps younger Onondaga County students advance in STEM field
Syracuse University’s STEP Program provides academic services to city school students interested in pursuing careers in STEM. Read More »
Local embroidery business provides personalized crafts
Syracuse resident Ciarah Richardson turned her hobby into an embroidery business named All Things Plush after the pandemic stay-at-home order started last March. Read More »
'A mission to Mars': How Syracuse Stage produced ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992’
To produce “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,” required moving equipment across the country, but the theater’s artistic director Robert Hupp knew it was worth it to share the play’s important message. Read More »
Black Artist Collective provides space for artists of color in Syracuse
Syracuse’s Black Artist Collective started from a conversation between three locals back in June and has since sprung into a collective for professional Black artists. Read More »
SU students share stories of strength, survival for Holocaust Remembrance Day
Syracuse University students reflect and tell their families’ stories 76 years after the Holocaust. Read More »
'One Night in Miami' provides rare glimpse into lives of 4 Black icons
Actress Regina King landed all the right shots in her directorial debut on the movie “One Night in Miami.” The movie is based on Kemp Power’s play of the same name, and stars Lesle Odom Jr., Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge and Kingsley Ben-Adir. Read More »
Under Biden, the Environmental Protection Agency is in better hands
Biden’s nominee for administrator of the EPA, Michael Regan could be the long-awaited solution to Syracuse’s problems of environmental injustice and racism. Read More »
Competition, collaboration, cuisine: Salt City Market's path to opening day
Salt City Market will officially open on Jan. 29, but the market is more than a food hall. It will include mixed-income housing, a supermarket and a community activity room. Read More »
Through virtual workshops, Girls Nite Live aims to give women a platform
Girls Nite Live hired 12 interns from Syracuse University over winter break and recently hosted their 400th workshop. Read More »
Syracuse Stage adjusts 2020-21 season, continues video demand format
Syracuse Stage will start the new year by streaming their production of “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” on their website from Feb. 3 to 14. Read More »
Former SU professor creates art out of food compost
Former SU professor Marion Wilson is creating art pieces out of compost like watermelon rinds. Read More »
Editor's picks: The top culture stories of 2020
From homemade masks to the first Black-owned business on Marshall Street, here are the Culture section’s picks for the best articles of 2020. Read More »
SU alumna ‘Coach Dar’ helps launch app to spread kindness on social media
Darleen Santore, an SU alumna, is working with celebrities like Tim Tebow to promote a social media app that aims to spread positivity and prevent online bullying. Read More »
Redhouse pauses theater operations, suspends artistic director
The economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the Redhouse Arts Center to cease theater operations for the “foreseeable future.” Read More »