Everything you need to know about the artists performing at this year’s Block Party
Here are some facts and songs to know from the four artists performing at Block Party this Friday. Read more »
Culture
Behind underground music venue The Blue Room’s final festival
The Blue Room said goodbye with a two-day festival after a year of basement shows, but for the organizers, the venue is about more than music. Read more »
Students showcase dishes from around the world at International Festival
Student associations representing South Asia, China, the Philippines, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and Francophone countries gathered in the Goldstein Auditorium to celebrate this year’s International Festival. Read more »
Jeff Kofman discusses reporting on conflicts, gives advice on journalism field
Jeff Kofman spoke to students at the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium about his Libyan Revolution coverage, for which he won an Emmy. Read more »
Robert Eggers’ ‘The Northman’ is a clever spin on the typical revenge story
The medieval action drama follows Alexander Skarsgård’s character on a journey to avenge the murder of his father, subverting traditional revenge tale tropes along the way. Read more »
SU students dance, enjoy carnival games at Orange After Dark’s Spring Formal
Last Friday, Orange After Dark hosted their Spring Formal event, which was packed with students and booming music. Read more »
3 SCSD students advocate for school’s cultural awareness through public speaking
Through meeting at the North Side Learning Center since August, a group of around 10 Syracuse high school students identified issues that student immigrants face and decided to speak about it. Read more »
5 all-star cameo predictions for ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
In preparation for next week’s tentpole Marvel Cinematic Universe release “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” Screentime columnist Nate Lechner has made a list of 5 potential cameos. Read more »
Senior style: The stories behind the Senior Fashion Design Collective
With inspirations ranging from childhood journals to the Italian Renaissance, senior fashion designers presented their final projects at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse last Friday. Read more »
Onondaga Earth Corps gives young adults skills to improve community, environment
Since 2005, the Onondaga Earth Corps has helped young adults in Syracuse make an environmental impact in their community. Read more »
Volunteers celebrate Earth Day with cleanup at Cafe Sankofa Cooperative
On April 23, Cafe Sankofa Cooperative hosted a community cleanup in celebration of Earth Day. Read more »
2 positive and important astrological alignments will happen this week
The conjunction of Venus and Jupiter in Pisces and the partial solar eclipse in Taurus that’s conjunct Uranus are two major astrological alignments for this week. Read more »
Gallery: Students vibe to live music at SUNY-ESF's Earth Day-themed Quadstock
SUNY-ESF's Alpha Xi Sigma Honor Society hosted Quadstock on Friday evening. The Earth Day-themed art and music festival featured performers such as Froggies, Studio89 and Flannel Channel. Read more »
2 Chainz replaces Gunna as Block Party 2022 co-headliner
The event will take place on April 29 at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Read more »
New York state's marijuana legalization plans aim to rectify the War on Drugs
The state plan prioritizes licenses for people with past convictions for marijuana-related offenses, businesses owned by racial minorities, women, distressed farmers and service-disabled veterans. Read more »
The Oxfam Jam raises money for Ukraine with 3 concerts at Funk n’ Waffles
On April 21, Funk ’n Waffles will host Oxfam Jam, a concert featuring three bands from Syracuse University, in an effort to alleviate poverty and inequality around the world. Read more »
Ann Skiold turns Bird Library study space into Biblio Gallery art gallery
For over 10 years, the Biblio Gallery at Bird Library has showcased student work in a communal space where students can admire the art and also have a nice place to study. Read more »
Jackson Ensley’s entrepreneurial journey to creating Popcycle
The Syracuse University senior founded Popcycle, an event management company that helps local and student-owned brands sell merchandise through pop-up shops, over two years ago. Read more »
'Break that stigma': Students, businesses hope for growth, change in cannabis industry
2022 marks the second April 20 since New York legalized marijuana, and cannabis enthusiasts say they are eager to take steps toward its de-stigmatization across the U.S. Read more »
Use these tips to hide your high on 4/20
It’s 4/20, also known as National Lima Bean Respect Day! Just kidding — humor columnist Lucas Portnoy understands what today means to cannabis enjoyers everywhere, and just in time for the holiday, he’s compiled all the best ways to hide being high in public. Read more »
SU student discusses the medical and social benefits of marijuana
Syracuse University senior Ainsley Holman opened up about her regular marijuana usage and how the substance helps her cope with anxiety and stress. Read more »
Soothe your munchies with these cheap and easy-to-make snacks
Got the munchies? Here are three easy recipes from our food columnist that can help you out this 4/20. Read more »
Positivity Project works to stop bullying in schools before it starts
To help students create quality relationships in school, Jeff Bryan and Mike Erwin created the Positivity Project. Read more »
The Women’s Network offers women a diverse, inclusive space to connect
The Women’s Network is the largest collegiate women’s networking organization in the nation, and the SU chapter’s e-board members hope to create a network of professional women representative of the diversity on campus. Read more »
