A cappella groups rehearse, record music with social distancing measures
Groups such as Main Squeeze and Oy Cappella have adopted shortened and socially distanced practices during the pandemic. Read more »
Culture
Everson Museum plans sale of $18 million Jackson Pollock painting
The museum plans to use the proceeds to support the existing collection and acquire works from underrepresented artists. Read more »
Challah At Me delivers bread to community members during Jewish holidays
Having returned to her hometown of Syracuse, Maura Koenig bakes and sells loaves of challah bread to students and community members. Read more »
SU Drama rehearses 'On the Lake' amid COVID-19, plans to perform in person
There will be five performances of “On the Lake” in the Storch Theatre on the weekend of Oct. 9 for an audience maximum of 26 people per show. Read more »
‘Unpregnant’ is not a typical high school movie
Screen Time columnist Lucy Messineo-Witt says the HBO Max film is neither a comedy, nor a basic high school commentary on finding oneself. Read more »
SU alumna creates Redefining Ambition podcast about female leadership
Jamie Vinick created The Women’s Network podcast, which discusses topics such as imposter syndrome and sexual harassment of women in the workforce. Read more »
‘Boys State’ directors, cast discuss democracy ahead of virtual screening
A virtual screening of the Sundance U.S. Grand Jury Prize-winning documentary “Boys State” will be available to SU students on Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Read more »
Singer Heather Mae performs concert for Students United For Body Acceptance
Heather Mae performed songs such as “Hero” and “Stand Up” at the virtual concert, which SUBA hosted. Read more »
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
SU Spanish department, campus organizations work to spread Latino culture
The SU Spanish Language, Literature and Culture department is looking to hire a tenure professor to focus on Spanish literature and culture. Read more »
Syracuse Cucinas photographs local kitchens
Michael Massenzio’s Instagram page features photographs and interviews from several kitchens in Syracuse, including Kasai Ramen and Eden. Read more »
Women in Animation plans workshops to teach members essential software
Sujean Gahng, a SU sophomore, came up with the idea for the club after seeing a lack of resources in her homeschool of VPA. Read more »
Human Rights Film Festival moves online to adapt to COVID-19
Each of the three films will be available for viewing on Blackboard for 24 hours between Thursday and Saturday. Read more »
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
Latino organizations share COVID-19 resources, promote heritage month
Latino Professional Social Group of CNY, Nosotros Radio and CNY Latino have provided resources to the Latino community. Read more »
SU alumna opens poetry art business to support grad studies
SU alumna Lianza Reyes sells poetry products with the goal of making art that matters for her customers. Read more »
Syracuse radio station hosts virtual music event ‘Binge This Festival’
Artists such as All Time Low, Cold War Kids and Judah and the Lion will perform at the festival. Read more »
Ambassadoor app aims to revolutionize social media for influencers
SU senior Bruno Gonzalez Hauger and his younger brother Marco created the app to connect smaller-scale influencers with businesses. Read more »
Rise & Read Inc. works to empower CNY residents through reading and writing
The nonprofit recently donated school supplies, including notebooks and masks, to students at RISE, an organization that supports refugees and immigrants. Read more »
Screen Time Column: Streaming services are a force to be reckoned with
Screen Time columnist Lucy Messineo-Witt says that with streaming services around, movie theaters are not the universally desirable avenue of viewing films. Read more »
People Made Masks hand-sews masks, donates proceeds to nonprofits
SU junior Sofia Rossi founded People Made Masks with the help of her family. Read more »
SU alumnus, doctoral student debut short film ‘Homegoing’
Carlton Daniel Jr. and Evan Starling-Davis created their first short film together, “Homegoing.” Read more »
Baltimore Woods Nature Center opens virtual exhibit 'Autumn: A Visual Feast of Images'
The autumn-themed virtual exhibit features photographs taken by 19 members of the Syracuse Camera Club. Read more »
Syracuse band CANDY to release new single Sept. 30
After “Reason to Rewind,” the band plans to release additional music in the coming months. Read more »
SU junior sells home-cooked dinners through business Heav’s Fingerlicking Delights
The Daily Orange is a nonprofit newsroom that receives no funding from Syracuse University. Consider donating today to support our mission. Heavyn Jones has been… Read more »
University Union to show ‘Bad Boys for Life’ on the Quad
Attendees will watch the movie from social distancing circles and must maintain six feet of distance from others and wear masks at all times. Read more »
