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Jam band Hydrogen stands out with psychedelic rock, improv

Hydrogen, a student jam band, performed Sunday at Crater. They covered songs by their favorite musical groups, while fusing improvised elements. Read More »

October 21, 2024 at 10:25 pm


Our humor columnist has all the do's, don'ts to conquer your freshman year

Our humor columnist guides Syracuse University freshmen through the do’s and don'ts to survive their first year on campus. Read More »

October 16, 2024 at 10:44 pm


Syracuse receives $50M federal grant for 15th Ward revitalization

Syracuse will receive $50 million for revitalization of the historically Black 15th Ward neighborhood after the I-81 viaduct is torn down. Read More »

July 12, 2024 at 7:59 pm


Gallery: Maple Farms open their doors to visitors to celebrate Maple Weekend

Maple Weekend gives syrup producers the chance to share their product with the local community. Visitors learn about the production process, from tapping the trees to the bottle that ends up in stores. Read More »

March 28, 2024 at 1:00 am


Local leaders urge students to support communities harmed by I-81 at Connect 315 panel

Student-run club Connect 315 hosted local leaders, including I-81 Project Director Joe Driscoll, who spoke on the importance of student involvement in order to mitigate the harms I-81 has caused on the local Black families in the 15th Ward. Read More »

March 21, 2024 at 2:18 am


I-81 project receives $180 million federal grant

Syracuse is one of the first cities in the U.S. to receive the funding and was awarded the third largest grant. Read More »

March 13, 2024 at 10:33 pm


Mayor Ben Walsh is focused on learning from past mistakes in I-81 Community Grid

Mayor Ben Walsh said similar projects have been undertaken without considering the best interests of marginalized communities. Read More »

March 5, 2024 at 2:27 am


City of Syracuse holds second Community Grid Vision Plan open house

Mayor Ben Walsh spoke at a City of Syracuse open house Wednesday evening about its Community Grid Vision Plan, which it announced Feb. 21. Read More »

February 29, 2024 at 1:37 am


Gallery: Students bask in Syracuse's first 70-degree day of the year

On the first 70-degree day of the year, Syracuse students gathered outside to juggle, read, slackline and more. Read More »

February 27, 2024 at 11:41 pm


SUNY ESF to create a 'sustainability plan' to reduce its environmental impact

ESF's Office of Sustainability has begun to develop a sustainability plan to mitigate environmental harm caused by the campus. Read More »

February 25, 2024 at 11:19 pm


Breaking down 'Renew 81 For All’s' legal challenge to the I-81 project

The I-81 removal project has faced several roadblocks in its multi-year inception – such as a recently dismissed 'Renew 81 for All' lawsuit. Read More »

February 6, 2024 at 11:59 pm


Editor’s picks: The top culture stories of 2023

From drag shows to TikTok accounts, take a look at the Daily Orange culture section’s top ten stories of the year Read More »

January 1, 2024 at 7:28 pm


Local groups work to mitigate food deserts as I-81 demolition looms

With the reconstruction of Interstate 81, Syracuse could see a change in the food desert landscape by developing a new community grid. Read More »

December 6, 2023 at 12:45 am


I-81 open forum welcomes South Valley to voice concerns, questions

Residents of the South Valley neighborhood attended an open house with NYSDOT to learn about the impacts of the I-81 community grid project. Read More »

November 14, 2023 at 11:38 pm


Gallery: Pawsitively perfect scenes from Westcott’s second annual Halloween Dog Parade

Led by a jazz band, a parade of furry friends decked out in Halloween costumes marched down Westcott Street on Oct. 28 at the second annual Halloween Dog Parade. Read More »

October 29, 2023 at 10:19 pm


SUNY ESF uses virtual reality to envision the future of the I-81 Viaduct Project

Researchers from ESF’s Department of Landscape Architecture are working with residents of Pioneer Homes to map out potential landscapes for the area. Read More »

October 1, 2023 at 10:44 pm


Gallery: When it rains, Juice Jam pours

Students crowded the stage at Juice Jam to jump and sing along to hit songs from headliner Flo Rida. Denzel Curry, Ryan Beatty and Rachel Grae's also performed at this year's festival. Read More »

September 25, 2023 at 11:41 pm


Flo Rida brought a 'Good Feeling' to Juice Jam

Flo Rida brought nostalgia, a bouquet of roses and signed tee shirts to Skytop field. Read More »

September 24, 2023 at 11:32 pm


New $100,000 grant for SU, SUNY ESF professors aims to tackle wealth gap in city of Syracuse

The professors are hoping to research effective ways the city of Syracuse can combat the long-standing wealth gap between white and Black communities. Read More »

September 24, 2023 at 10:24 pm


SUNY ESF employs virtual reality to envision a sustainable climate

Aidan Ackerman, an assistant professor of landscape architecture at ESF uses virtual reality technology to both recreate new and existing forest scenes. Read More »

September 19, 2023 at 10:37 pm


In the face of an overdose crisis, SU needs mandatory Narcan training

Having students and faculty equipped with Narcan will undoubtedly save lives on and off-campus. Read More »

August 30, 2023 at 11:29 pm


'The Queen of the Night': SUNY ESF, SU gather to view rare Brazilian cactus bloom

Students were able to witness the rare evening bloom of the Brazilian cactus on Monday Night at the ESF Greenhouse in Illick Hall. Read More »

August 29, 2023 at 12:34 am


Gallery: Snapshots of 2023 graduates

Congratulations to the C lass of 2023! Here is a gallery to remember and commemorate your big day. Read More »

May 15, 2023 at 1:15 pm


Redfest festival unites SU, ESF in a day of music

Music festival Redfest unites SU and ESF students for a day of music and fun, creating a fun and relaxing show to end the semester. Read More »

April 27, 2023 at 12:07 am