Tag: community
Orange After Dark hosts final event of the semester: Pancake stressbuster
Orange After Dark offers activities throughout the year. The organization will help host a pancake breakfast "stressbuster" this weekend as a break from finals week. Read More »
Verbal Blends Poetry expands, looks ahead into 10th year
Fifteen years ago, Cedric Bolton had an idea to engage students using spoken word poetry. Now, that idea has grown into a program that hosts a number of poetry events every semester at SU. Read More »
SU administration should address lack of dog enrollment
Syracuse University prides itself in being diverse; however, humor columnist Ian McCourt has taken notice of a huge lack of diversity—dog diversity. Read More »
SU junior connects with students from Syracuse community at learning center
Kaitlynn Chopra tutors girls from Somalia, Burma and Syria, as her job as a program coordinator at North Side Learning Center. Read More »
How past presidential elections compare to that of 2016
Those who have been around the Syracuse community for past elections reflected on the climate of those elections, compared to this one. Read More »
'Atlanta' maintains popularity by being different from the rest
Many popular shows spur second-grade knockoffs in an attempt to capitalize on the original show's audience. TV columnist Kyle Stevens argues that 'Atlanta' is different. Read More »
Future of Interstate 81 discussed at Syracuse open house hosted by state officials
An open-house meeting was held by New York state’s Department of Transportation to explain the latest developments in the Interstate 81 project; among them a viaduct alternative and a community grid option. Read More »
Childhood literacy program started by Dolly Parton receives $50,000 grant in Onondaga County
Imagination Library, a national literacy program that sends a free book to young children recently recieved $50,000 in funding. Read More »
Jamesville-DeWitt Capital project includes large scale renovations on school buildings
Residents of the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District approved a comprehensive capital project aimed at improving the facilities of district buildings last Tuesday. The project is estimated to have a cost of $12.1 million dollars. Read More »
Senior finds home in Syracuse, Latina community
Amy Quichiz came to Syracuse hoping to get away from her Latina heritage, but found herself longing for a sense of community. She would soon become involved in the Syracuse community, advocating for her culture in the midst of election season. Read More »
Syracuse local brings cheer to underserved communities with refurbished bicycles
Jan Maloff has always believed in the power of riding a bicycle, and he's brought that love to low income people and families in the form of repaired bikes. Read More »
Storify: Syracuse community reacts to 31-17 win over Virginia Tech
Check out how Syracuse fans reacted after SU football's 31-17 upset over Virginia Tech. Read More »
Nun and scholar addresses the question 'What are nuns up to?'
Sister Sandra Schneiders discusses and corrects the common misconceptions the secular public has when it comes to nuns, their beliefs and their lifestyles. Read More »
Syracuse University community members stage die-in on University Place promenade
Members of the Syracuse University community staged a die-in on the University Place promenade on Wednesday to bring attention to police brutality specifically toward people of color. Read More »
Stand Against Suicide to hold annual walk for suicide awareness
Stand Against Suicide, an organization that raises awareness about suicide, is hosting its 5th and final charity walk this Saturday in downtown Syracuse. Read More »
La Casita Cultural Center hopes to expand national outreach
La Casita, after five years of being open, hopes to further expand its program and move into the national spotlight. Read More »
SU coach teaches self-defense lessons for women
Phil Benedict learned a long time ago how to give back to his community in the way that he knew best: defense. The retired cop coaches boxing at Syracuse, and teaches self-defense for women. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse community gathers for annual Sept. 11 ceremony
More than 100 police officers, firefighters, city officials and residents came to the city for Syracuse’s annual 17 Minutes of Silence Ceremony. Read More »
Syracuse community commemorates 15-year anniversary of 9/11 with ceremony
Syracuse community members gathered downtown to reflect on the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the 15-year anniversary of 9/11. Read More »
Syracuse community members mourn loss of Orlando shooting victims with candlelight vigil
Hundreds of Syracuse community members gathered in front of Syracuse's City Hall on Monday evening to mourn the victims of the Orlando shooting. Read More »
SALTQuarters art installation explores, highlights Westside community
"Work Won't Kill You," is a project where workers in white lab coats went into the Westside community and took photos of significant people, objects and places. Read More »
Otto's Army, Student Association presidents react to Mark Coyle's departure
With Director of Athletics Mark Coyle's departure from Syracuse on Wednesday, plans for changes in the athletic department have been halted. Read More »
3 things we learned from Mark Coyle's introductory press conference at Minnesota
What were the three most notable things Mark Coyle said at his introductory press conference as Minnesota's athletic director. Read More »
Syracuse Athletics emails season-ticket holders following Mark Coyle's departure
SU Director of Athletics Mark Coyle's decision to leave prompts SU Athletics to email Orange Club members and season-ticket holders. Read More »