Tag: Central New York
The border crisis must be treated as human rights issue, not a political game
The current discourse and legislative efforts must reflect a deeper understanding of the border crisis as a multifaceted human rights issue. This understanding should guide the development of policies that are compassionate, fair and aligned with international human rights standards. Read More »
J.U.M.P. Nation helps its members become true ‘community citizens’
With weekly mentorship events and leadership summits, J.U.M.P. Nation connects Syracuse University students with the local community. The organization aims to close the gap between the campus and the greater community. Read More »
Janet Bigg’s newest exhibit takes viewers on an Arctic expedition
“Imagination and Desire in a Northern Landscape” compiles digital art of the Arctic. The artist, Janet Biggs, conveys how it is still impacted by human actions despite being detached from the rest of the world. Read More »
Super Bowl LVIII commercials bring sequel films to the foreground
From time-traveling superheroes to animated emotions going insane, there was a preview for everyone during the Super Bowl broadcast. Here’s a look at five of the most exciting trailers that premiered on Sunday. Read More »
Mona Awad's writing, teaching is nothing short of fearless
Mona Awad has been drawn to writing since she was in high school. Now, she has written several books, and her second book “Bunny” has been widely appraised by Vogue and Time. Read More »
Daniel Donato's 'Cosmic Country' sound is anything but ordinary
Daniel Donato’s “Cosmic Country” tour stopped in Syracuse this weekend. The sound is unique and mixes country and Americana genres. Read More »
SU students come together to watch the Super Bowl in Schine Student Center
As the Kansas City Chiefs and San Fransisco 49ers faced off in Las Vegas, the Syracuse University community came together to watch the game in the Schine Student Center. Not only were SU students passionate about the game but they also cheered for artists like Reba McEntire. Read More »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these 5 events
From poetry to professional portraits, these are this week’s events in Syracuse. Spread the love with candy grams at an event hosted by The Society of Women Engineers. Read More »
Affordable housing reform requires community involvement, transparency
Striking this balance is essential to avoid repeating historical mistakes and to create an inclusive future for all residents impacted by the changes in Syracuse. Continued transparency, as well as community involvement and a commitment to affordable housing, will be instrumental in achieving these goals. Read More »
Panelists discuss the community effect of Black and Arab solidarities
Black/Arab Relationalities recently funded by the Mellon Foundation, allowing for the recipients of the grant Carol Fadda and Dana Olwan to host different events. At the Community Folk Art Center, a panel of six discussed Black-Arab solidarity. Read More »
The new ‘Ted’ show outshines the movies it spins-off
This year, Peacock introduced Seth MacFarlane’s “Ted” spinoff sitcom. Our screen time columnist details the series’ humor and inspiration and applauds the unforgettable R-rated teddy bear. Read More »
The United Nations fails to protect against war, human rights violations
It is past time we question the need for the U.N. if it cannot uphold its founding principles or maintain the status quo. Read More »
Syracuse’s crows are the 'spirit and soul' of CNY
Syracusans love the American crow – they’re even on t-shirts. They’ve become symbolic of the city because of their unique place of refuge in central New York. Read More »
‘Assembly’ redefines ecology with artwork old and new
Syracuse University Art Museum’s new exhibit, “Assembly,” brings together artwork and artists. The exhibit examines climate change through a new lens. Read More »
Our humor columnist's dream bid day themes would make any new member's day
Our humor columnist tells you every bid day theme that the Syracuse sororities missed this weekend. From Deep Sea Creatures to the Industrial Revolution, here are next year's best themes. Read More »
'Argylle' tried to poke fun at cliche spy movies. It ended up becoming one.
The “Argylle” trailer caused a stir in theaters across the country. Our screen time columnist details his opinions about the film’s cliches and mediocrity. Read More »
From indie to reggae, hear it all at this weekend’s concerts
From classic rock to indie, these are the upcoming concerts in Syracuse. Look forward to a live performance by reggae artist Mighty Mystic at Funk ‘n Waffles this Friday. Read More »
To protect the safety of pedestrians in New York state, Sammy’s Law must be passed
If successful, Sammy's Law will not only honor the memory of those lost to traffic violence but also forge a path toward a future where such tragedies are preventable artifacts of a bygone era. Read More »
Beauty industry, social media impress unhealthy standards onto youth
The brunt of responsibility lies within the industries that prey on women’s insecurities, not even caring to safe-guard young girls from the same exploitation. Read More »
Mahtab Hussain's photographs shed light on the Muslim experience
Mahtab Hussain captures the diversity of the Syracuse Muslim community in his 29-photograph exhibit at ArtRage. Hussain aims to give more visibility to the Muslim community. Read More »
Despite a perfect cast, ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ leaves fans disappointed
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” misses the mark in its new book-to-show adaptation. In the show’s storyline, writers and cast directors neglected details of nostalgia and familiarity, our screen time columnist writes. Read More »
Acoustic Evening concert blends SU, Syracuse communities
On Feb. 1, CrossRoads Collective hosted the Acoustic Evening at Town Shop Youth Center. The concert aimed to unify Syracuse’s communities through music. Read More »
White feminism ignores the importance of intersectionality
If feminism is going to amount to anything meaningful, it must be intersectional. It must be open and inclusive of other perspectives and experiences. Read More »
Celebrate Black History Month with these events
From live jazz to roundtable discussions, these are the upcoming Black History events in Syracuse. Both on campus and off campus, these events highlight Black history, art and more. Read More »