Writer: Joel Pelachik
Meet 6 members of SU’s class of 2026 who made their mark on campus
With graduation season approaching, The Daily Orange spoke with six Syracuse University seniors who have made great contributions to campus during their four years at SU. Read More »
4 years, 1 frame: Photographers capture SU seniors’ final moments
Once graduation rolls around, photographers can be seen with a camera in hand capturing soon-to-be graduates during some of their final moments on campus. Read More »
Action-thriller ‘Normal’ disappoints with predictable, lifeless plot
Ben Wheatley’s latest action movie, “Normal,” lives up to its name, with a fittingly predictable and lifeless storyline, our columnist says. Read More »
‘Cinematic art’: SASFest lines up 21 central New York-produced films, videos
The inaugural SASFest film festival honored central New York-produced videos and films of many genres at The Palace Theatre on Sunday. Read More »
Jack Auger always loved watching movies. Syracuse will soon view his.
Syracuse University graduate student Jack Auger will be premiering his short film, “Bright Future,” at the first annual SASFest this Sunday. Read More »
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ entertains, falls short of cosmic aspirations
Though “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is visually-driven, the film’s lackluster storyline and quick location changes make the film a forgettable one, our columnist says. Read More »
‘Pizza Movie’ set brought together 6 SU interns for stoner comedy
Ahead of the Hulu release of “Pizza Movie” this Friday, Syracuse had a sneak peek through the eyes of six Syracuse University students who interned on the Syracuse set. Read More »
‘Project Hail Mary’ is interstellar escape grounded by soul-stirring story
“Project Hail Mary” is an epic celestial journey, driven by Ryan Gosling's performance and the out-of-this-world cinematography. Read More »
Take another shot at prom, warm up with a hike this week
This week, catch a musical performance of “A Rebel Player” or relive prom night in the Schine Underground. Read More »
Eva’s European Sweets serves taste of Poland, nurtures familial customs
Eva Zaczynski opened Eva’s European Sweets almost 30 years ago after immigrating from Greece in 1988. Read More »
Ease back into Syracuse with a free craft, live music this week
With 400,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, classical guitarist Alexandra Whittingham will be performing live as part of the Setnor School of Music’s ¡Guitarra! series. Read More »
Alexander Sammartino dropped football for writing, penned fiction at SU
Alexander Sammartino, a Syracuse University alum, didn't always believe he’d be a writer, but that changed when he read William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily.” Read More »
Student-led SU Records gains traction, puts emerging artists ‘on the map’
Through its rebrand, SU Records has become a well-established, helping emerging musicians transition into the professional world. Read More »
NY Record Fairs stops in Syracuse, collects enjoyers of different sounds
First organized by Binghamton native Jack Skutnik, NY Record Fairs made its way to Syracuse on Sunday, which gathered record collectors of all ages. Read More »
SaltTee Collections shop distributes clothes printed with historic images
Locals David Haas and Kelly Hall started SaltTee Collections, an online clothing brand, in July 2025 after finding a warehouse full of abandoned screen prints three years ago. Read More »
Luc Besson’s ‘Dracula’ retelling withers with tame, nonsensical subplots
If it wasn’t for the film’s acting performances, Luc Besson’s “Dracula” is an unmemorable depiction of the overdone adaptation. Read More »
Get in the gold medal mindset with these Winter Olympics movies
In honor of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, The Daily Orange compiled a list of their favorite Winter Olympics-themed films. Read More »
Safe script, overlooked themes strand ‘Send Help’ despite grim humor
Sam Raimi's "Send Help" balances laughs, jump scares and thought-provoking themes, yet feels redundant, our columnist says. Read More »
Learn zine-making at Schine, cheer on Super Bowl LX this week
This week, unwind with a zine creation workshop hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha or view Syracuse Stage’s “Relentless” play. Read More »
SU junior Oakes Fegley approaches acting career with humility, ambition
Junior Oakes Fegley starred in his first movie role, “Pete’s Dragon,” in 2016, crediting his family for his acting career. Read More »
Manlius Cinema’s ‘In Memoriam’ series pays homage to passed actors, filmmakers
From Wednesday to Jan. 29, Manlius Cinema’s “In Memoriam” series honors directors and actors who died in 2025 through a curated film lineup. Read More »
Enjoy Syracuse snow with cross-country skiing, nighttime hiking this week
Embrace the cold cross-country skiing or a guided nighttime hike at Drumlins this week. Read More »
Timothée Chalamet ‘dreams big’ in frantic, award-bound ‘Marty Supreme’
Led by an incredible cast, anxiety-filled pacing and a complementary soundtrack, Josh Safdie’s latest film, “Marty Supreme,” features a table tennis player, Marty Mauser, in search of greatness. Read More »
Channel nostalgia with top holiday movies for upcoming season
Among the holiday season's cozy staples, these nostalgic wintertime movies are the centerpiece. Read More »