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Writer archives: Lily Zuckerman

Contact Lily: lvzucker@syr.edu

Jeremy Garelick loves to make people laugh. So, he founded American High.

From founding American High to directing "The Wedding Ringer," Jeremy Garelick hopes his film contributions make people laugh. Read More »

November 5, 2026 at 12:25 am


Savor live jazz or network at SU alum O’Neil Scott’s career talk this week

Head to Bird Library for a scrapbooking event or relax with some live jazz performed by Tony Eiland and Shawn Seals & SMX this week. Read More »

November 2, 2026 at 10:08 pm


Ashes of Newhouse’s 1st dean and his wife have lain in its walls for decades

A Newhouse School of Public Communications wall contains cremains of former Dean Matthew Lyle Spencer and his wife, Helen McNaughton Spencer. Read More »

October 29, 2026 at 1:05 am


Stars of Peacock sitcom ‘The Paper’ capture evolving journalism landscape

The Daily Orange spoke with Oscar Nuñez and Alex Edelman from Peacock's "The Paper" about the show's connection to the state of local news. Read More »

October 25, 2026 at 7:58 pm


How an ex-SU student, now Florida retiree welcomes life as Palm Beach Pete

After going viral in March, 71-year-old Peter Simel, who attended Syracuse University in the 1970s, has amassed over 385,000 Instagram followers. Read More »

October 15, 2026 at 2:07 am


UU to host Harvest Fest with farmer’s market, student DJ competition

University Union will host Harvest Fest Oct. 18 in Walnut Park with the SGA and Greek Council. Read More »

September 27, 2026 at 7:09 pm


Q&A: University Union president unpacks plans amid programming shifts

University Union President Lachlan Sartison spoke with The Daily Orange about Juice Jam's hiatus, the inaugural Quad-A-Palooza and more. Read More »

September 24, 2026 at 12:19 am


LITERARY LEGACY: SU’s longstanding writing lineage upholds Syracuse’s renowned author legacy

Founded in 1963, Syracuse University's creative writing graduate program has fostered an environment of growth and inspiration for decades. Read More »

September 17, 2026 at 2:20 am


Catch an Oktoberfest wiener dog race, laugh with Whitney Cummings this week

Learn more about the history of quinceañeras or jam out to bands like Perilous and Know Nothing at Funk ’n Waffles this week. Read More »

September 14, 2026 at 9:08 pm


Dellas family asserts Varsity’s status will ‘live on’ as management shifts

Starting Dec. 1, Varsity Pizza will no longer be run by the Dellas family and will instead be taken over by Brian and Renee Bruno. Read More »

September 10, 2026 at 12:59 am


UU puts Juice Jam on ‘indefinite hiatus,’ replaces with Quad-A-Palooza

University Union announced Wednesday that it will not host Juice Jam this year, placing the annual music festival on an indefinite hiatus. Read More »

September 9, 2026 at 5:30 pm


Dellas family will no longer run Varsity Pizza after 100 years

After 100 years of operating Varsity Pizza, the Dellas family will transfer ownership to Brian and Renee Bruno on Dec. 1. Read More »

September 8, 2026 at 4:06 pm


Mingle at Drumlins Block Party or compete in a game show this week

This week, Drumlins Country Club will be celebrating their centennial with a night of food, live music and fireworks. Read More »

August 18, 2026 at 9:25 pm


Scholars & Champs relocates to Crouse Avenue after 7 years downtown

Scholars & Champs, a vintage clothing store selling Syracuse University apparel, relocated to a Crouse Avenue storefront Saturday. Read More »

August 16, 2026 at 10:54 pm


Yeti Frozen Yogurt & Cafe shutters, follows recent small business closures

Yeti Frozen Yogurt & Cafe, a Westcott Street staple, announced Saturday that the cafe has closed its doors. Read More »

July 27, 2026 at 6:56 pm


American High announces 28-episode Netflix show 'Minimum Wage'

American High's short-form series "Minimum Wage" is set to launch 28 episodes on Netflix later this year. Read More »

April 30, 2026 at 3:50 pm


Generations of Vavalo family created village at ‘landmark’ J-Michael Shoes

After over 40 years on Marshall Street, J-Michael Shoes will close for good on May 30. Read More »

April 30, 2026 at 1:17 am


J-Michael Shoes set to close after over 40 years on Marshall Street

After more than four decades on Marshall Street, J-Michael Shoes will close on May 30. Read More »

April 27, 2026 at 9:52 pm


Students spot Disney icon Ross Lynch, then jump to lively sets at Block Party

On Friday evening, University Union hosted its annual Block Party with performances from The Driver Era, Ravyn Lenae, Snow Strippers and student DJ Spike. Read More »

April 25, 2026 at 10:55 am


Cheer on wheelchair rugby, preview Block Party at Soundcheck this week

Ahead of Block Party, stop by the Shaw Quadrangle for Soundcheck for an afternoon of food trucks, oversized inflatables and live student music. Read More »

April 19, 2026 at 7:43 pm


‘It was the social life’: Glimpse into what’s shifted on Marshall Street

For decades, Marshall Street was the center of Syracuse University’s social life before the chains moved in. SU alumni recall what “M-Street” once looked like. Read More »

April 16, 2026 at 2:18 am


NYT’s Jodi Kantor tells Syracuse audience what she learned from failure

New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor visited Newhouse, sharing her mindset for learning from failure and her inspiration as an author. Read More »

April 15, 2026 at 10:19 am


Q&A: NYT investigative reporter Jodi Kantor passes on ‘confidence and courage’

Jodi Kantor, a New York Times investigative reporter, discussed advice for young journalists in a Q&A with The Daily Orange. Read More »

April 13, 2026 at 12:21 am


Spot ‘unicycling kid’ proudly wheeling around Syracuse on sunny days

While most Syracuse University students walk or bike to class, senior Josh Nielson instead opts for the less common unicycle. Read More »

April 8, 2026 at 11:22 pm