Writer archives: Alexandra Rice
Contact Alexandra: arice19@syr.edu
Bandier students’ music magazine Overdrive aims to ‘humanize the industry’
Overdrive Magazine is a music-focused publication featuring artist interviews, music reviews and commentary pieces. Read More »
From SU students to vintage fans, Plum Coyote’s style ‘attracts everybody’
Allysa Barnaba’s opened her small business studio, Plum Coyote, in September, which sells vintage clothes of all styles. Read More »
Who you gonna call? Hotel Syracuse’s guests (ghosts) who never checked out
The Marriott Syracuse Downtown, formerly known as Hotel Syracuse, has been home to multiple paranormal encounters throughout the years. Read More »
Student nail techs nail it on a budget in makeshift SU dorms turned salons
Rather than leaving campus for a salon, student nail technicians can be found inside dorms and off-campus apartments. Read More »
Savor Tim's Pumpkin Patch, witness Syracuse Ballet’s ‘Dracula’ this week
Enjoy the fall weather this weekend at the LaFayette Apple Festival, or stay indoors and check out the Syracuse City Ballet's "Dracula" performance. Read More »
Bandier musical trio strikes harmony, friendship singing in SU’s stairwells
Alyssa Pena, Kyra Rubenstein and Ronnie Kabbash formed Mothers and Mirrors last October as a way to share their passion for acoustic music. Read More »
Weenies run wild at 4th annual Harvey’s Garden Oktoberfest dachshund race
The fourth annual dachshund race concluded Harvey's Garden's Saturday afternoon Oktoberfest celebration. Read More »
Students find zen, alleviate stressful schedules at SU’s yoga classes
One-credit physical education classes, like Syracuse University professor Dara Harper's yoga course, help students improve their mental health and physical fitness. Read More »
Write Out mentors empower after-school students to identify as storytellers
Started in 2020, Write Out is an after-school program that connects K-12 students with volunteers to build confidence in writing and storytelling. Read More »
2 SU alums, best friends' hand-drawn designs became clothing brand Tonic Girl
Started by then-juniors Jamie Kim and Eliza Cardillo, Tonic Girl is a small business focused on selling affordable swimsuits made using sustainable materials. Read More »
Cheer on Syracuse football or rock out with Goo Goo Dolls this week
Jam out with the Goo Goo Dolls or party at a "Shrek"-themed rave this week. Read More »
Kids whose parents battle cancer find joy, empowerment at SU’s Kesem chapter
Camp Kesem, a summer camp for children with a family member or guardian affected by cancer, allows attendees to spend a week simply being kids and leave their worries behind. Read More »
The Vintage Yard petitions for SU campus presence despite active competitors
After being denied a spot in Marshall Square Mall, The Vintage Yard launched a petition to garner community support. Read More »
ROTC students find ‘sense of purpose’ when juggling responsibilities
While most Syracuse University students juggle academics and social activities, ROTC students take on additional, more physically demanding endeavors. Read More »
Lo Bou’s live streams, thrift pop-ups share ‘hidden treasures’ with Syracuse
Lo Bou, a local thrift boutique, sells secondhand clothes and accessories through pop-ups and Instagram livestreams. Read More »
Performers flaunt fashion, expressive makeup at SU Pride Union drag show
On Saturday, Pride Union hosted the final round of the 24th Annual Drag Show, gathering student drag queens and RuPaul Drag Race contestants as judges. Read More »
Listen to Jodi Kantor speak, drink at Syracuse Wine Festival this week
Pulitzer Prize winner Jodi Kantor will be making a stop in Syracuse on Tuesday as part of the Friends of the Central Library Author Series. Read More »
Sean Branagan enlightens aspiring entrepreneurs in Newhouse media course
Sean Branagan started his entrepreneurship class in 2011 to guide students along their business ventures with the end goal of turning the venture into an actual business. Read More »
Slow down, appreciate ‘lost art’ of analog film at Emery Cinema club
Launched in January, Emery Cinema screens movies in analog film formats like 8mm and 35mm to gather film connoisseurs in one space. Read More »
Enjoy rap scene with A Boogie, channel indie-pop with Fever Dream this week
Student musicians Ada Setlik and Fever Dream will perform a night of indie pop and rock at Luna Cat Cafe this weekend. Read More »
SU’s Runway of Dreams turns spotlight onto adaptive fashion
On Sunday night, eight models walked in Syracuse University's Runway of Dreams’ annual fashion show. Read More »
Brittany Broski transforms Goldstein Auditorium into ‘Royal Court’
On Wednesday evening, University Union hosted internet personality Brittany Broski for “A Royal Evening with Brittany Broski” at the Goldstein Auditorium. Read More »
Student cycling instructors boost morale, guide high-energy classes
For the 45 minutes of cycling that student instructors teach, they become hype coaches, personal DJs and motivators. Read More »
Beef up your spring wardrobe, showcase your musical talent this week
Take a break from midterm exam prep by visiting Delta Phi Epsilon’s Thrift Thursday and Syracuse University DanceWorks show this week. Read More »