How to show your friend from home around SU
Friends from home seem to be coming up to visit around this time of year, and there’s a lot more to do than sitting in Wendy’s parking lots like at home. It’s time to show them around Syracuse. Read more »
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Aaron Carter released a new EP and it's actually decent
Music columnist Christine Chung is excited to share that Aaron Carter — her first crush — released new music after nine years. It's not as bad as she thought. Read more »
Freshman empowers young girls through Straighten Your Crown
Maddy Oliva works at the Clary Middle School to talk to young girls about what it means to be a strong woman. She is a social work major and wants to continue working with people who are in need of a voice the most. Read more »
'King Stag' makes 16th century Italian theater hilarious
The Syracuse University Department of Drama put on "King Stag," a comedia del'arte production about love and marriage. Read more »
10 things you could be doing in Syracuse this weekend
Syracuse has a diverse range of events lined up this weekend, complete with several musical performances, classic films and discussions to create a greener and… Read more »
Molding a home: Syracuse Ceramic Guild has fostered artists since 1947
A collective of ceramic artists in Syracuse make intricate items through the years, constantly learning from each other. Read more »
Central New York Boat Show to showcase largest upstate selection of boats
With more than 500 all-new models of boats, the Central New York Boat Show will display cruisers, pontoon boats and more at the New York State Fairgrounds. Read more »
‘The Simpsons’ are the closest thing to modern-day prophets
TV columnist Malvika Randive writes how “The Simpsons” possess the supernatural ability to hilarious predict future events. Read more »
Classic Cuban Mojito is light and refreshingly sweet
A bartender from El Floridita, a well-known Havana establishment, said the secret to a perfect mojito is in the execution. Read more »
A24 is competing with Disney with only a fraction of the budget
For too long, film studios fit into the same mold. A24 is breaking out and doing things to a totally different tune. Read more »
Choose your own adventure: Calios
It’s late on Tuesday or Thursday or Friday or Saturday or Monday or Wednesday and you are feeling yourself at the bars. As you stumble… Read more »
For one day this year, Whitney Harrigan delivers singing grams
Whitney Harrigan, the finance director of First Year Players, had to organize 26 singers on Valentine’s Day. Read more »
When members of this gym skip a day they get a call home
Metro Fitness has evolved over the past 22 years from a small personal training business to a high-end fitness club. Now, it’s about to unveil an exclusive new program. Read more »
Music festivals dominate summer concert landscape
Music festivals are everything when it comes to summer concerts, and these Syracuse University students have attended their fair share. Read more »
This SU professor got to sing for Pope Francis
After writing more than 1,100 songs and working with Michael Bolton, Cher and many other big-time artists, Syracuse professor Bob Halligan Jr. knows a thing or two about songwriting. Read more »
Working in a London office isn’t just productive, it’s healthy too
When I got my acceptance letter to the Syracuse University Abroad program for this spring, the prospect of interning in London was an attractive and… Read more »
Prince’s music on Spotify makes us wonder about the resistance against streaming services
Now that Prince is available on streaming services, columnist Jenny Bourque wonders how long until the rest of the remaining hesitant artists follow. Read more »
A love letter to Hungry Chuck’s on Valentine’s Day
Humor columnist Patty Terhune writes a last love letter to her beloved bar. Read more »
You probably haven't heard of pickleball, but this couple plays for about 15 hours a week
Steve and Karen Pfanenstiel have popularized pickleball in the city of Syracuse, bringing it to their local YMCA and in a few months the New York State Fair. Today they celebrate their 30th Valentine’s Day. Read more »
Don't want to spend lots of money this Valentine's Day? Make your gifts instead
You don’t have to be rich to give your friends or that special someone in your life a great gift on Valentine’s Day. Read more »
Floral shop owner watches industry change with Syracuse
Markowitz Florist has been open since 1934. In its 83 years of operation, it’s watched the city of Syracuse change. Read more »
Is monogamy old news? Polyamory is gaining traction, and pop culture should catch on
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, sex and health columnist Renata Husted explains how some people are sending flowers to more than one sweetheart. Read more »
The history of Valentine's Day goes way back
Valentine's Day stems from St. Valentine. But what might be surprising is what came before him in the history books. Read more »
Why Josh Feinblatt doesn't love Valentine's Day
Josh Feinblatt hates Valentine's Day -- even though he has a girlfriend. He'd rather just pay sale price for chocolate the day after Valentine's Day. Read more »
