Writer: Tara Binte Sharil
Metallica rocks the Dome for heavy metal fans of all ages
Metallica returned to Syracuse for the first time since 1996 for their first-ever show in the JMA Wireless Dome. Read More »
Take in Metallica in the Dome, country music at Funk ’n Waffles this weekend
Celebrate 4/20 with Masta Killa from the Wu-Tang Clan, or let loose with beats from Nykara and Katie Lee at Dazed this weekend. Read More »
Vinyl fanatics celebrate, camp out for Record Store Day at Sound Garden
The Sound Garden, a record shop in downtown Syracuse, celebrates Record Store Day by filling their shelves with new and rare albums for dedicated music fans. Read More »
Actress Brenda Song talks child acting, diversity in Hollywood at UU event
On Monday, University Union and BIPOC Student Success hosted actress Brenda Song for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Read More »
Bandier’s Spring Madhouse sources local artists for student-run show
On Saturday, the Bandier Program is hosting its second edition of Spring Madhouse, featuring artists Lil Sccrt and Mar WRLD along with two student DJ openers. Read More »
SNL’s Sarah Sherman shares chaotic, fresh comedy at UU show
On Friday, University Union hosted SNL members Sarah Sherman and Emil Wakim in Syracuse University’s Goldstein Auditorium. Read More »
SU students soak up the sun on spring semester's 1st warm day
This week Tuesday and Wednesday, the warmer temperatures beckoned Syracuse University students to Shaw Quadrangle and other parts of campus to soak up the sunshine, blast some tunes and skateboard past the Hall of Languages. Read More »
Talking Cursive brewery offers creative menu, communal atmosphere
Talking Cursive is a brewery in Syracuse that aims to create a welcoming, communal experience for its customers. Read More »
D.O. screentime columnists reveal 2025 Oscars picks
As this year's awards season comes to an end, the Daily Orange screen columnists share their Oscars predictions. Read More »
University Union's Comedy Knockout amuses crowd with authenticity, vulnerability
University Union hosted its spring semester show, Comedy Knockout. The night entertained audience members with unfiltered Gen Z dating jokes and a storytime about a traumatic trip to the gynecologist. Read More »
After 4 decades, Marshall Street's J. Michael Shoes bought by StreeTgame
After four decades of family ownership, J. Michael Shoes on Marshall Street changes ownership to StreeTgame, remembering its local charm. Read More »
Syracuse Winter Fair counters harsh winters with summer fun, live music
The Syracuse Winter Fair brought community members and entertainers together through live music, dance and fashion. Read More »
‘Presence’ refreshes horror genre through 1st-person ghost perspective
Steven Soderbergh’s recent film, “Presence,” shines as a family drama, despite being mislabeled as a horror. Read More »
Syracuse residents protest Trump in MLK Day march
Syracuse residents rallied in a "We Fight Back" protest MLK Jr. Day against President Trump's policies such as immigration and the economy. Read More »
‘A Complete Unknown’ breaks biopic mold, honors Bob Dylan
A Complete Unknown” recounts the start of Bob Dylan’s illustrious career, immersing the audience in the early 1960s as Dylan makes his name in folk music. Read More »
Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ maintains original’s concepts with few flaws
“The Piano Lesson," directed by Malcolm Washington, is a film following Boy Willie Charles as he tries to preserve his family’s heirloom piano while uncovering their secrets depicted in well-directed flashbacks. Read More »
‘Moana 2’ lacks engaging characters, falling short of predecessor
Despite character development and sentimental moments in “Moana 2,” the film can't escape from its flawed plot and lackluster soundtrack. Read More »
Student-led 'Head Over Heels' musical is a celebration of identity
Humor musical “Head Over Heels” is now showing at Syracuse Stage. Adapted from Broadway, the show spotlights themes of authenticity and relationships. Read More »
'Speaking Freely' tells story of Floyd Abrams' work to protect free speech
Showcasing a long career defending the First Amendment, “Speaking Freely” tells the story of lawyer Floyd Abrams. On Tuesday, Abrams himself came to SU for a screening and Q&A on his film. Read More »
‘Griselda’ proves drug dealing isn’t a man’s world
Sofia Vergara shines in “Griselda,” straying away from her typical roles. She plays Griselda Blanco, who was an infamous Colombian drug lord in the ‘80s. Read More »