Sheck Wes tells stories of his life in debut album ‘MUDBOY’
Debut album “MUDBOY” showcases Sheck Wes’ passion and personal journey as an artist. Read more »
Culture
Netflix disrupts the market with original series starring A-list celebrities
Netflix’s “Maniac” reveals how streaming platforms are changing the television industry with fresh original content. Read more »
Advice from president of Active Minds on campus mental health resources
Active Minds President Meghan Nelligan recommends using on-campus resources available keep stay on top of your mental health. Read more »
Grammy-nominated a cappella group to perform at Hendricks Chapel
Grammy-nominated vocal group Sweet Honey in the Rock will perform at Syracuse this weekend. Read more »
Gaga, Cooper chemistry elevates ‘A Star is Born’ despite imperfect directorial debut
Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut with “A Star is Born” isn’t a home run, but it’s still a solid double down the left field line. Read more »
LaFayette Apple Festival showcased local produce and crafts
The annual LaFayette Apple Festival food drew thousands of visitors and hundreds of artisans despite the rainy weather and a muddy footpath. Read more »
Diner owned by Onondaga Nation supports its community
Firekeepers Restaurant, owned by the Onondaga Nation, offers American classics in addition to rotating specials. Read more »
SU native community advocates for increased presence on Indigenous Peoples Day
The Native Student Program works to bring visibility and awareness of indigenous peoples through activism. Several students are attending the Indigenous Peoples ceremony at Columbus Square on Monday. Read more »
‘Queer Eye’ star to come to SU for cooking demonstration, Q&A with students
Antoni Porowski, known for his role on the Netflix hit "Queer Eye," is scheduled to perform at SU on October 20. Read more »
VPA students’ films screened at national shorts festivals
Several film students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts had their class projects featured at film festivals across the country this fall. Read more »
Video: Netflix co-founder, Marc Randolph, gives advice and remarks
Marc Randolph, the former Netflix CEO, was the keynote speaker at the sold out 2018 Upstate Unleashed Conference & Venture Ecosystem Awards and discussed Netflix's origin story and how budding entrepreneurs should believe in big ideas. Read more »
HBO political talk show host Bill Maher to perform at Oncenter
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher will perform at The Oncenter in Syracuse on Sunday. Maher currently hosts the program “Real Time with Bill Maher” on HBO. Read more »
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph: ‘Anyone can innovate and dream big’
The former Netflix CEO urged an audience of several hundred on Tuesday afternoon in Syracuse to think of big ideas. Read more »
Student-led initiatives continue to combat sexual assaults on campus
One year after the #MeToo movement first went viral, student-led activism is redefining the landscape of how sexual assaults are handled on college campuses — and empowering victims that their voices and experiences are valid. Read more »
Orange After Dark hosts series of late night activities on weekend nights
SU’s Orange After Dark fall events featuring events such as a midterms pancake breakfast, free weekend movie screenings and an end-of-semester formal. Read more »
Owner of Alto Cinco says much has changed for women in the restaurant industry
Though gender bias is still apparent in the restaurant industry today, Johanna Yorke of Syracuse-based Alto Cinco had made a name for herself. Read more »
Spotify to help independent musicians grow while preserving artistic freedom
The rising popularity of independent artists has also led to a greater variety of streaming services, such as Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube. Streaming platforms have made it easier for fans to access music and musicians to grow their fan bases digitally. Read more »
Vera House promotes new initiatives, says prevention is a ‘community job’
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Vera House is unveiling two new initiatives to help combat sexual assault and domestic violence in the central New York community. Read more »
Co-founder of Netflix featured at Upstate Venture Connect conference
Marc Randolph, the co-founder and former CEO of Netflix, will speak at a business convention in Syracuse on Tuesday. Read more »
OUTNUMBERED: One year after #MeToo, women engineering students say they still feel left out in the classroom
SU women engineering students are significantly outnumbered by men in nearly every classroom. More than a year after the #MeToo movement swept social media, women engineers still grapple with the effects of working in a men-dominated industry. Read more »
Original Grain gets hip with a Hip Hop Brunch
Original Grain, a restaurant located in Downtown Syracuse, serves up live DJ performances alongside its weekend brunch. Read more »
46th annual LaFayette Apple Festival to bring community together at Tully Farms
The 46th annual LaFayette Apple Festival will feature nearly 400 vendors, including artisans and crafters as well as local nonprofit organizations. Read more »
From college duo to group of 9, Turkuaz to play at Westcott Theater
Funk and R&B group Turkuaz will kick off the fall leg of their 2018 tour with a performance at the Westcott Theater this Thursday. Read more »
Your ultimate guide for specialty coffee blends, origins in Syracuse
Here’s a breakdown of all the local blends and origins to kick International Coffee Day into full gear. Read more »
