Tag: children
Chess gives kids in Syracuse skills that go beyond the board
Chess is attracting youth in Syracuse, with a lot of the credit going to teachers from an older generation. Onondaga County Championships can prove so this weekend. Read More »
Tennis program makes pros out of children with autism
For children with autism, social skills can be tough. This program at Drumlins Tennis Club kicks off its second session Saturday to develop those skills using tennis. Read More »
This senior finished her 50,000 word novel by turning it into a video game
In her spare time, SU senior Jennifer Do is working on designing her own video game. Read More »
Thornden Park Association to host annual Chili Bowl Festival this weekend
This Saturday, the Thornden Park Association will host its 21st annual Chili Bowl Festival to bring the community together. Read More »
Not even Chipotle and a large soda could weigh down this drag queen champion in Pride Union’s 15th Annual Drag Show finals
Lizanga earned first prize in Pride Union’s drag show finals on Sunday night after performing a series of songs, including “I Can Hear the Bells” from the musical “Hairspray.” Read More »
A children’s story about what happened to your lost jacket last night
Gather around. Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt wrote a children’s story about what happened to your jacket after you left it at that frat/bar, you child. Read More »
'Mary Poppins' provides heartwarming take on Syracuse Stage holiday show
Syracuse Stage's production of Cameron Macintosh and Disney's "Mary Poppins" opened Friday. The non-traditional, not christmas-themed show thrilled an audience of all ages. Read More »
Syracuse City School District receives $1.2 million funding for pre-K programs
Twenty-five districts in New York state were awarded $10.4 million in total to fund quality pre-Kindergarten programs. Read More »
Childhood literacy program started by Dolly Parton receives $50,000 grant in Onondaga County
Imagination Library, a national literacy program that sends a free book to young children recently recieved $50,000 in funding. Read More »
Chris D'Elia makes sold-out Family Weekend audience laugh out loud
Chris D'Elia entertained a sold-out Goldstein auditorium during Family Weekend Saturday. Read about his takes on marriage, children and the best way to propose. Read More »
Photojournalist Reza discusses photography's influence in lecture at Syracuse University
Architect turned photojournalist Reza delivered a lecture on Wednesday in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium and discussed photography’s influence and its power to serve humanity. Read More »
Community organization keeps kids away from gang activity
Real Fathers, Real Men was born out of General Davis' time in prison. His mother showed him so much love that Davis was inspired to turn things around forever. Read More »
A Survival Guide for Seeing Adults and Children On Campus
Humor columnist Patty Terhune explains what to do and what not to do when you see adults and kids on campus this weekend. Read More »
Benjamin: Technology and nostalgia are a winning combo in “The Jungle Book”
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin, talks about how Disney is playing off a trend of remaking classic animated films in live action. He discusses the recent release of The Jungle Book. Read More »
Ong: Companies should not be allowed to track women's personal information
With data mining more prominent then ever, many companies are beginning to track women's everyday habits so they can predict when they are pregnant and fire them before they have to allow them a leave of absence. Read More »
