Writer: Colleen Ferguson
Travis Scott, Halsey draw huge crowds at Governors Ball Day 2
Saturday’s lineup also included Silk City’s live debut and sets from Galantis, Russ and Pusha T. Read More »
Shawn Mendes, Jack White kick off 1st day of Governors Ball
Twenty-three artists performed at four different stages Friday, including Syracuse native Post Malone, indie rock trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Londoner James Blake. Read More »
Governors Ball 2018 kicks off with new stage layout, alcohol choices
The three-day music festival will include performances from Syracuse native Post Malone, as well as headliner Jack White on Friday. Read More »
Construction on Schine renovation could begin as early as January 2019
Construction plans will be brought to the Board of Trustees by November 2018. Read More »
SU Carrier Dome expected to get new roof, other upgrades by fall 2020
Syracuse University announced a timeline for the Carrier Dome’s roof upgrade on Monday morning. Read More »
Kathrine Switzer recalls marathon barriers, pushes for inclusion in 2018 commencement address
Switzer drew parallels between her athletic career and helping others find their talent at the ceremony, encouraging graduates to look everywhere for inspiration. Read More »
3rd, final candidate for LGBT Resource Center assistant director speaks at SU
Carl Kalmick, a supervisor and coordinator at Binghamton University’s Q Center, outlined his ideas for a queer leadership program on SU’s campus. Read More »
2nd LGBT Resource Center assistant director candidate discusses plans at forum
Jorge Castillo, the second of three candidates, spoke about strengthening LGBT academic and professional networks at the forum on Thursday. Read More »
1st of 3 forums held as LGBT Resource Center searches for assistant director
Kaelae Shaner, a candidate for the position, spoke in Bird Library on Wednesday. Read More »
National security lawyer and policy adviser to lead SU’s Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism
James Baker has previously taught at Yale University, Georgetown University and MIT, and served as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Read More »
Diversity, inclusion among topics Kathrine Switzer will cover in 2018 commencement speech
Switzer, the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon, will speak at the Carrier Dome during the commencement ceremony on May 13. Read More »
Curriculum changes, diversity inclusion efforts discussed at College of Arts and Sciences forum
A week after the Theta Tau videos were released, students, faculty and staff in the College of Arts and Sciences met in Watson Theater to discuss the school’s values. Read More »
Quinn XCII to headline Mayfest 2018
The singer-songwriter, known for his single “Straightjacket,” will be joined by rapper YBN Nahmir and DJ-producer Orange Calderón on April 27 in Walnut Park. Read More »
Gucci Mane, SZA to perform at Block Party 2018
DJ Medasin will join the rapper and R&B singer-songwriter for the April 27 concert. Read More »
Meet Student Association vice-presidential candidate Ryan Houck
Houck is an accounting and finance double major who likes to focus on the small details of the campaign. Read More »
Kaitlyn Ellsweig centers Student Association campaign around community engagement
Ellsweig is a junior economics and political science double major. Read More »
After 20 years, Spark Contemporary Art Space evolves into nonprofit
The art center has changed hands and shifted focus over the past 20 years, and its newest co-owners hope to turn it into a place of possibility for local creatives. Read More »
With Purpose campaign to promote childhood cancer awareness at SU
Erin Elliott has spent her entire college experience dealing with the effects of pediatric cancer, and the Bateman Competition team at SU wants to spread awareness about stories like hers. Read More »
The 2018 SAMMY Awards won’t just involve central New York musicians
The Syracuse Area Music Awards nominees and inductees were announced Tuesday. Here’s a breakdown of what to look forward to in March when the ceremonies take place. Read More »
Community members say Ben Walsh’s administration must work with Latinx groups on and around the Hill
Members of Syracuse’s Latinx community discuss how Walsh should lead a city with the country’s highest concentration of black and Hispanic people in poverty. Read More »
Josh Peck to perform at Syracuse University in February
The “Drake and Josh” actor and social media comic will be in Goldstein Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 1. Read More »
With People’s Choice voting open now for this year’s SAMMYS, here are some past winners’ success stories
Artists like Lauren Mettler and bands like Small Town Shade have used their recognition from the Syracuse Area Music Awards to build new connections in the area. Read More »
'The Lion King' generates record-breaking millions in economic benefit for Syracuse
After its three-week run in downtown Syracuse, “The Lion King” provided millions in revenue to the city as it set a record with its earnings. Read More »
Syracuse University’s spookiest story? Human remains may be stored in a wall in Newhouse 1.
The remains of Matthew Lyle Spencer, the first dean of the School of Journalism, may be stored on a shelf behind a wall in the building. Read More »