Writer: Kelly Matlock
Beat this week's heat with these 5 solutions
With the 90-degree heat wave approaching SU later this week, our culture staff has gathered a few recommendations for fending off the summer heat. Read More »
Get your groove on at these 5 concerts
Pump up your weekend by visiting a local house show, or head over to the New York State Fair for its last weekend of the summer. Read More »
Books End discovers its new beginning
After 37 years as a Syracuse fixture, bookstore Books End is getting a new owner who hopes to carry on its tradition. Read More »
'Girl Sleuth' puts the old on display in new ways
Bird Library’s “The Girl Sleuth'' aims to have viewers look at old objects in a new light. The display includes books about girl detectives and is exhibited alongside AI-generated posters. Read More »
Decompress before finals stress at these seven concerts
From Block Party to Funk ‘n Waffles, check out these upcoming concerts at SU and beyond. Read More »
HIGHER EDUCATION: SU's cannabis studies program offers students experience in the emerging market
After learning about the medicinal value of cannabis, Dr. Junella Chin began a career in education and came to SU to be part of their new cannabis studies program. Read More »
Here's a timeline of DPS' response to Sunday's false on-campus shooting report
Following a false report of a shooting at Syracuse University Sunday night, here is how Syracuse Police and the Department of Public Safety responded. Read More »
Syracuse beard contest grows family connections and (of course) facial hair
On Saturday, members of the Syracuse community gathered to spread their love of facial hair at Wolek’s Famous Beard Championship. Read More »
Eyes on the prize: SU's dance team aims to make program history in Daytona
On Tuesday, the SU Dance Team headed to Daytona, Florida to compete in the semifinals of the National Dance Alliance Collegiate Dance competition. The group will be competing with a jazz and hip-hop routine. Read More »
Performance-based, ‘Pet Plants’ symposium challenges human-plant relationships
Lily Wong, a fellow in the School of Architecture spent the last eight months researching how plants hold significance in architecture, and she showcased this research through the symposium ‘Pet Plants’ on Wednesday. Read More »
Queer clothing swap offers gender-affirming clothing options
As a part of Trans Liberation Week, the LGBTQ Resource Center offered a queer clothing exchange to offer a non-gendered environment for people to trade clothes. Read More »
Deanna Witkowski shares 'sacred jazz' with students during SU residency
As part of her residency at SU, Deanna Witkowski shared her ‘sacred jazz’ and performed with the Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble, the Orange Juice Quintet and the Hendricks Chapel Choir this past weekend. Read More »
Charlie Hane takes inspiration from personal experiences for thesis film, 'Divorced Dads Hotel'
Senior Charlie Hane took a year off from SU to create a commercial videography company and is now back on campus creating his thesis film called ‘Divorced Dads Hotel.’ Read More »
Jason Max Ferdinand Singers collaborate with SU's choirs for performance at Hendricks
After appearing on the stage of Saturday Night Live, the Jason Max Ferdinand ensemble stopped by Hendricks Chapel this past week to perform, delivering an electrifying show. Read More »
After spending 1st semester abroad, Discovery students look to transition back to campus
Syracuse University’s Discovery Program gives freshmen the opportunity to spend their first semester of college abroad, however, participants find the transition onto campus difficult. Read More »
Student comics build local comedy show scene through venues, performances
On Saturday night, University Union hosted ‘College Chuckle,’ their first student comedy show in Schine Underground. Read More »
Graduate students enter Three Minute Thesis competition to prepare for final dissertation
Despite their busy schedules, graduate students took the time, three minutes exactly, to present their research for the Three Minute Thesis competition. Read More »
In its inaugural season of competing, SU's Call of Duty team builds reputation
In its inaugural season of competition, the Syracuse University Call of Duty team is working to build its reputation on campus and hopes to reach the same status as other sports. Read More »
Six-week program looks to educate SU community on Islam's basic practices
‘Understanding Islam’ offers the community the ability to learn about Islam and the diversity of its followers through weekly discussions and teaching. Read More »
'We Can Do Better' discussion tackles bias present within the LGBTQ+ community
This past Monday, the LGBTQ Resource Center hosted a discussion addressing the inequalities that exist within the community. Read More »
Musical group Incantare brings historical Jewish music to Hendricks performance
As part of their ‘Music and Message’ series, Hendricks chapel welcomed musical group Incantare for a concert on Jewish music. Read More »
National tour of 'Come From Away' unites Syracuse in commemoration of 9/11
The Broadway production ‘Come From Away’ has come to Landmark Theatre, giving audience members a chance to reflect on the tragedy of 9/11. Read More »
Improv club Zamboni Revolution looks to create tight-knit group of performers
The long-form improv club, Zamboni Revolution, has been on campus for more than ten years and is looking to bring in new members. Read More »