Dive into the extraterrestrial world at Mutual UFO Network’s monthly lectures
Mutual UFO Network will host a UFO lecture series on the last Saturday of each month through October. Read more »
Culture
New York craft beer app helps you find places to drink
The up-and-coming New York Craft Beer App gives users the chance to browse local craft breweries. It’s worth the download if you’re a craft connoisseur. Read more »
A Dartmouth student created a book database of stories written about and by people of color
As a person of color, Kaya Thomas felt growing up that she was not represented in books she was reading. Now a senior at Dartmouth, she's helping kids connect to characters of color. Read more »
Audra Linsner: Otto's Army leader pours emotion, dedication into Orange fandom
Linsner is also a member of Phi Sigma Pi, a resident adviser, a University 100 tour guide, a player on the women’s club ultimate Frisbee team and a fellow with Believe in Syracuse. Read more »
Senior designers apply finishing touches before fashion show
After several years of sketching and scrapping designs, these seniors will display their final looks in Goldstein Auditorium Thursday night. Read more »
Forget Rory Gilmore — Alexis Bledel could set a new standard with ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
Typecasting is a huge problem for TV, and actors who break this mold are rare. TV columnist Malvika Randive supports Alexis Bledel’s decision to do so. Read more »
As Gorillaz transitions into the mainstream, we should all start paying attention
Columnist Jenny Bourque highlights the upcoming album, festival, tour and TV show coming from Gorillaz after a six-year hiatus. Read more »
Shazif Shaikh: This student won’t sleep until he sees Syracuse University science community at its peak
Shazif Shaikh sleeps only a few hours a week, but that doesn’t dim his energy and drive to improve the science community on campus. Read more »
Syracuse Sports Association makes sure adults are having fun too
Since 2010, Syracuse Sports Association has been providing community members with opportunities to play sports in a fun and friendly environment. Read more »
3 things to know about Moxie Raia before she opens Mayfest
Univeristy Union announced pop singer Moxie Raia as the opening act for Mayfest 2017. Here are three facts before seeing her on Friday. Read more »
Final concert of the semester approaches for Hendricks Chapel Choir
The Hendricks Chapel Choir's Annual Spring Concert will be its 12th and final performance of the semester on Sunday at 7 p.m. Read more »
Architecture professor co-founded a firm to provide free housing to impoverished citizens of Rwanda
Associate Professor Yutaka Sho co-founded a nonprofit design firm called GA Collaborative after a transformative trip to Rwanda. Read more »
6 things to know about Paul McCartney before he plays the Carrier Dome Sept. 23
The legendary former Beatle and celebrated solo musician will play at the Carrier Dome Sept. 23. Tickets go on sale Monday, May 1. Read more »
Paul McCartney to perform in Carrier Dome this fall
McCartney gained fame as a member of The Beatles in the 1960s and has since had a successful solo career. Read more »
Stanley Bondy: Behind-the-scenes staffer in Newhouse is known for his kindness
Stanley Bondy, facilities coordinator for the Newhouse School, stays humble despite being indispensable to faculty. Read more »
13 SU students became gummy bears, plants and much more at the Syracuse Stage
The 19th Young Playwrights festival gave high schoolers and middle schoolers a chance to see their plays come to life as performed and read by SU College of Visual and Performing Arts students. Read more »
Priya Penner: Freshman fights for a more accessible campus across all marginalized identities
Priya Penner has only been on campus for a year, but she’s already making a mark through her involvement with the disability rights community. Read more »
Will Smith could make role of Genie in 'Aladdin' his own
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin argues that if Will Smith actually lands the role of the Genie in “Aladdin,” he will put his own twist on the character. Read more »
Attention tourists: When traveling abroad, make an effort to speak the native language
Abroad columnist Saniya More advises English-speaking travelers at least attempt to give foreign languages a try. Read more »
This band is named after Michelle Obama… or frog legs
Flotus consists of all Syracuse University freshmen and won Orange Music Group’s annual Battle of the Bands earlier this month. Read more »
Grad student embraces anxiety with German tattoo
Chase Ferren reminds herself to use discomfort and anxiety as fuel with “Dasein” tattoo. Read more »
Jonathan Hoster: How an admissions counselor has become a 'guardian angel' for students and staff
Jonathan Hoster, an undergraduate recruitment specialist for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has a reputation as a guardian angel for students and staff alike. Read more »
Julie Walas-Huynh: iSchool mentor marks decade of coaching Otto the Orange
Julie Walas Huynh does more than just her job at the iSchool – she also coaches Otto the Orange. Read more »
Reading a book begins and ends with eating a piece of cake at the Onondaga Free Library
The Onondaga Free Library’s book club organized a French dessert bake-off as an additional way to learn about the book of the month, and as a way to welcome new faces to the library. Read more »
