Writer: Taylor Watson
Everson Museum combines yoga flow with art at weekly classes
The Everson Museum of Art hosts a weekly yoga class in its galleries to make the museum more accessible to the community. The program started six years ago and is the museum’s longest-running yoga class. Read More »
No restaurant reservations for graduation this weekend? No problem.
Graduation weekend is upon us. Check out these local eateries that don’t require a reservation. Read More »
Duck: Taylor Watson
Asst. Copy Editor | Fall 2016-Spring 2017; Asst. Feature Editor | Spring 2018 Read More »
Colleges, student groups plan public forums following Theta Tau’s suspension
Various schools, colleges and student groups are hosting forums following the suspension of Theta Tau fraternity due to the circulation of videos that show fraternity members engaging in what Chancellor Kent Syverud has called “extremely racist” behavior. Read More »
Celebrate Earth Day at Thornden Park with music, food and minimal waste
The event is meant to to both celebrate sustainability and educate on best practices. Read More »
SU professor teaches importance of sustainability in fashion
Adriana Gorea focuses her work on biomimicry, creating fashionable pieces that reflect natural processes. Read More »
Camp Good Days nears 40 years of supporting CNY families affected by cancer, anemia
The organization offers day programs and summer camps for children with cancer and sickle cell anemia and their families. Read More »
University Union to present advanced screening of ‘Blockers’
University Union, in partnership with NBC Universal, is hosting a screening of the prom comedy directed by the writer of the “Pitch Perfect” series. Read More »
Indie-rock duo Whitney to headline spring Bandersnatch concert
University Union announced the lineup for the Bandersnatch concert of the semester, which includes Whitney, SALES and Charlie Burg. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh to bartend tonight at charity event
The Krebs restaurant in Skaneateles is hosting Celebrity Bartending For a Cause tonight, where Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh will be behind the bar. Read More »
Engineering students create video to celebrate women in STEM
Bridget McDonough and Dalya Omar made the video just before International Women’s Day to demonstrate the lack of women in STEM fields. Read More »
Eat, drink and be messy on Valentine’s Day at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is hosting a Valentine’s Day event geared toward singles. They’ll have five drink specials, ridesharing promotions through Lyft and live music. Read More »
Boxing-based organization Fight For Hearts kicks off American Heart Month with guest coach
Fight For Hearts is trying to change the community for the better, and brought in multinational championship boxer Cam F. Awesome to help the cause. Read More »
Syracuse University to host 1st-ever day of social justice
“Cuse for Good: Social Justice” will be a three-part conversation and celebration surrounding social justice hosted by University Union and The National Pan-Hellenic Council. Read More »
Syracuse’s industrial past highlighted in preservation of historic building
The industrial history of Syracuse has roots in the Lipe-Rollway Corporation building on West Fayette Street. The building is now being recognized for its historic significance. Read More »
University Union to bring Golden Globe-winning movies to campus
Free movie screenings will take place every weekend in HBC Gifford Auditorium. Read More »
SU student crowned Miss Upstate New York is eyeing the Miss New York title
Emily Mahana, a senior at Syracuse University, will compete for the title of Miss New York in June. For now, she hopes to inspire young girls to get involved in the STEM field. Read More »
Newsmakers: As a student inspired by political unrest in the 70s, Jim Morin began drawing cartoons for The Daily Orange. Today, he's a two-time Pulitzer winner.
In April, Jim Morin won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning — a victory Morin said would not have been possible without The Daily Orange. Read More »
A Dartmouth student created a book database of stories written about and by people of color
As a person of color, Kaya Thomas felt growing up that she was not represented in books she was reading. Now a senior at Dartmouth, she's helping kids connect to characters of color. Read More »
Syracuse University alumni continue to pursue careers outside central New York, emulating statewide trend
City officials say they would like to see more Syracuse University graduates stay in the area, as they are beneficial to Syracuse’s vitality. Read More »
That display in Bird Library took months to make
Sustainacuse, a coalition of graduate architecture and engineering students, installed their sustainability exhibit in Bird Library this week to an opening reception Friday. Read More »
SU, Le Moyne establish joint programs that play off each other’s strengths
Syracuse University and Le Moyne College are reaffirming their long-standing relationship. Various academic programs will take advantage of the strengths of each institution, specifically within the iSchool and College of Law. Read More »
Boston students are turning ‘Ulysses’ into a virtual reality game
Students from Boston College, Northeastern University and the Berklee College of Music are collaborating on a project to recreate James Joyce’s “Ulysses” into a virtual reality game. Read More »
Neighborhood officials react to idea of extended housing requirement at SU
Neighborhood officials and landlords are split over whether a three-year housing requirement would have a positive effect on the university neighborhood. Students are currently required to live in campus housing for two years. Read More »