Tag: Slice of Life
'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 »
Italian film 'La Notte' stunningly illustrates story of loveless marriage
The ennui of modernity: a marriage crumbling from the realization of complacency and deceit within the relationship. 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 »
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 »
Hitting the slopes has become COVID-safe escape for college students
Ski and Snowboard mountains near Syracuse offer students discounted tickets, encouraging students to safely hit the slopes during the pandemic. Read More »
SU freshman designs Latin-inspired custom jewelry
Lizmarie Montemayor makes and sells original jewelry from her dorm room. 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 »
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 »
Safe Space CNY provides accessible mental health support services
Syracuse native creates a communal mental health collective, which runs support groups, to create another source of mental health support in the city. 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 »
'Breaking Bad' star, activist RJ Mitte will speak at UU event
The activist famous for his role in the TV show “Breaking Bad” will speak to SU and SUNY-ESF students on March 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Students create free tutoring club to bridge gap between SU and local schools
Upskill Education, an SU student-run nonprofit, provides virtual one-on-one free tutoring to students in grades kindergarten through college. Read More »
4 Syracuse student podcasts you have to listen to
"Hit and Bitch," "Still Here and Indigiqueer," "Number Guys" and "Hot Mess Hotline" are a few of the many student-run podcasts at Syracuse University. Read More »
Maggie Rogers performs series of hits in latest UU virtual concert
Maggie Rogers serenaded Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students, faculty and staff on Sunday night. Read More »
SU sophomore ‘Wyred’ into jewelry making business
SU sophomore started her jewelry business Fully Wyred over winter break and has found recent success through social media. Read More »