Tag: Slice of Life
Local skate shop and gallery closes unexpectedly
After going through a period of low morale and several difficulties, the Better Skate Shop and Art Gallery decided to close the doors on its permanent location. Read More »
Otto's Army celebrates 10 years of SU athletic pride
Ten years ago, three diehard SU sports fans decided to form an organization to help students get into the Dome on game day. Today, Otto's Army boasts the entire student body as its members. Read More »
Junior gets yearly tattoos with friend from home
Edward Castillo and a friend from home have been getting tattoos together for the past two years. Castillo's tattoos, which represent morals important to him, are of a Buddhist enso and a Steve Jobs quote. Read More »
Hohenwarter: I watched the Super Bowl commercials so you didn't have to
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest events in America. To celebrate his love of the day, humor columnist Evan Hohenwarter decided to rank the best and worst Super Bowl commercials. Read More »
NYC artist uses photographs, sculptures to call out overconsumption
New York City based artist Mary Mattingly is displaying her newest exhibit "Mass and Obstruction" at the Light Work Gallery. The show focuses on overconsumption and the effects of greed. Read More »
Exhibition of racist memorabilia premieres at ArtRage Gallery
Bill Berry Jr. has been collecting racist memorabilia since the 1970s. On Feb. 6th, his collection appeared as an exhibition at The ArtRage Gallery called "BLACKOUT: Through the Veiled Eyes of Others.” Read More »
Syracuse Opera will perform operetta about Parisian bohemians
The Syracuse Opera is set to perform "La Bohème." The show, which has cast nearly 50 performers, is about bohemians and struggling artists living in Paris in the 19th century. Read More »
Syracuse local works as storyboard artist for companies like DC Comics, Marvel
Local Syracuse man Michael Borkowski has been a storyboard artist and illustrator for 17 years. He's worked on cartoons like "Avengers Assemble" and "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs." Read More »
Syracuse groups work to bring relief to Flint residents
The people of Flint, Michigan, have been living off of bottled water for the last two years because of contaminated water pipes. To help, several Syracuse groups are raising awareness and water. Read More »
SU alumni, professor curate exhibit on Black History for Smithsonian Museum
Three Syracuse University alumni and a professor teamed up to curate an exhibit about the history of Black Americans for the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. Read More »
SU professor Sandra Lane strives to help trauma victims in Syracuse
Sandra Lane, affectionally nicknamed the “fairy godmother” of Syracuse, is helping to develop the Trauma Response Team, which aims to help those who have witnessed gang violence. Read More »
Connective Corridor seeks to draw students to Syracuse businesses
Representatives for the Connective Corridor bus route speak about their plans for marketing the city to students and the different hot spots along the road. Read More »
Taco Time enters 20th season as Syracuse basketball staple
Taco Time has been a Syracuse University Basketball staple since the 1990s. Read More »
Meet the 2015 Syracuse University Homecoming Court
The candidates for king and queen discuss orange spirit and why they deserve to win Read More »
Syracuse University Press constantly adapts to survive
The Syracuse University Press has worked to adapt over its 73-year history. Read More »
Tours to be held at Crouse College historic bell tower Saturday
It’s not every day that Crouse’s historic bell tower is opened to the public. But this Saturday, alumni and students will have the opportunity to experience the bells first-hand as a part of Syracuse’s Orange Central events. Read More »
New York State Fairgrounds to make $9 million renovation to equestrian facilities
The New York State Fairgrounds will begin a $9 million renovation of its equestrian facilities. Read More »
Abbott Farms hosts thousands for apple picking, fall festivities
Abbott Farms offers apple picking and homemade cider to its thousands of customers each year Read More »
Black Rabbit Studio practices art of hand-lettering
Cayetano Valenzuela hand-painted signs can be seen at local businesses such as Recess Coffee, Strong Hearts Cafe and Funk 'n Waffles Read More »
Taylor Swift superfan to see '1989' tour for fifth time
Melissa Cubit submitted her application to meet Taylor Swift and was one of 89 people chosen out of at least 5,000. Cubit, a longtime fan of Swift, said she couldn’t believe she made the cut. Read More »
SU alumnae Vanessa Williams and Allie Curtis take stage at Miss America 2016
Check out this coverage from Miss America 2015. Read More »
Work Wednesday: Allison Raymond
Sophomore Allison Raymond is the owner of a shop on Etsy. Read More »
Comedian Dave Chappelle to perform at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater
Dave Chappelle to hit the stage in Syracuse October 2. Read More »