Tag: Slice of Life
SU student releases debut single ‘Warmer,’ plans winter EP
Rachel Bershad released the song on Sept. 4 and has an EP titled “New Jade” in the works. Read More »
SU senior sells illustrations of women of color to dispel stereotypes
Syracuse University senior Olivia Zimmerman makes art portraying Black girls in a positive light and sells it on her Etsy site. Read More »
Syracuse Cultural Workers centers art on Black Lives Matter, pandemic
The publishing company has continued to produce posters, mugs and other art promoting social justice during the pandemic, as demand has increased due to recent social justice movements. Read More »
Campus organizations offer socially-distanced, virtual activities
During the coronavirus pandemic, college students have had to find new ways to socialize. Read More »
The film industry in 2020: many theaters still closed, releases altered
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says films are still being made and released during the pandemic, but with different timelines and formats. Read More »
SU student sells fashionable, reusable masks
Merak NY, Pamela Flores’ company, offers sustainable silk-satin masks, which are hand-sewn and reusable. Read More »
Young entrepreneur promotes Syracuse businesses
Sebastian Ramirez, a Syracuse community member was listed on Yahoo! Finance’s “Top 15 Young Entrepreneurs of 2020.” Read More »
Syracuse Stage launches first 'COLD READ SHORTs' series
The series is an added component to the annual Cold Reads Festival, which was canceled this year due to the pandemic. Read More »
Newhouse students run record label out of Watson Hall
Twenty-08 Records, which produces music across multiple genres, hopes to release more long-form projects this semester. Read More »
Syracuse native makes charms to support local businesses, nonprofits
Kim Pham, a Syracuse native, started making charms back in 2013, but since then has been utilizing her skills to benefit local organizations. Read More »
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie will headline virtual Juice Jam 2020
A Boogie wit da Hoodie will headline at a virtual Juice Jam this year alongside Ari Lennox and Beach Bunny on Sept. 13. Read More »
DJ BenSpence brings mentorship from big artists to SU music scene
Freshman Ben Fritz, who goes by the DJ name BenSpence, was mentored by Avicii and performed at Ultra Music Festival three times. Read More »
‘UNIQUE’ exhibit showcases Syracuse artists with disabilities
The exhibit is coordinated by the nonprofit ARISE and will be on display at the Everson Museum through Sept. 27. Read More »
Political cartoonist displays paintings at ArtRage Gallery
A response to President Donald Trump’s time in office, Tim Atseff’s exhibit features one work for each of the seven deadly sins. Read More »
‘In Solidarity’ exhibit documents protests against police brutality
Photographs taken at protests in Syracuse this summer will be shown at an exhibit at Light Work’s Hallway Gallery. Read More »
SU alumna creates virtual learning startup
Julia Haber, a recent graduate from Syracuse University, created the company Home From College as a result of the coronavirus pandemic hindering learning experience for students. Read More »
SU students promote late friend’s fashion brand
Ambassadors commemorate Jack Nathan’s life by promoting Happy Jack, the clothing brand he created. Read More »
SU alumna creates web series ‘The Cusp’ about living between 2 generations
Caroline Maguire, a 2020 SU graduate, created “The Cusp” to explore the struggles of not fitting in a particular generational group. Read More »
NYS Fair organizers optimistic for 2021 after this year’s cancellation
The 2020 New York State Fair may be canceled this year, but organizers have big plans for next year’s fair. Read More »
University Union to show 12 films for fall 2020 movie screening schedule
All of the screenings will be held in-person at limited capacity, and select films will be screened virtually as well. Read More »
CNY musicians miss live music, unsure when it will go back to normal
During COVID-19, central New York musicians miss live performances and are unsure when their next gigs will be. Read More »
Art galleries, museums prepare to reopen
Local art galleries such as ArtRage and the Syracuse University Art Museum are preparing to host in-person exhibits for the first time since closing in March. Read More »