SU students, alumni perform songs at virtual welcome event
Two SU juniors and a recent grad performed songs they have written in the past. The artists plan to release more music this fall. Read more »
Culture
Light Work supports CNY photographers through annual grant
The three CNY photographers are pursuing projects about marginalized communities in Syracuse, as well as the physicality and impermanence of photography. Read more »
Rapper Smino performs virtual concert for SU’s Welcome Week
St. Louis rapper Smino performed eight of his songs in front of a virtual audience for SU’s Welcome Week. Read more »
SU Fashion and Design Society hosts F*4 Zoom Series
FADS e-board members Aanya Singh and Raff Guglielmino created a talk series to forge connections between SU students and fashion industry professionals. Read more »
SU Greek life during COVID-19: No parties, social events at chapter houses
Social distancing guidelines will put large parties and some Greek life events on hold this semester. Read more »
University Union, Syracuse music venues implement alternate concert formats
Under phase four of NY state reopening, venues such as The Westcott Theater can welcome patrons back for concerts at reduced capacity. Read more »
Campus clubs will use virtual fair to connect with new students
SU clubs and organizations like First Year Players will participate in the Orange Blast! Involvement Fair, a virtual event for freshmen and transfer students during Welcome Week. Read more »
Rapper Smino to perform virtual SU Welcome Week concert
University Union and the Office of First Year and Transfer Programs will host the concert on August 22nd. Read more »
Dorm Guide: A breakdown of Syracuse University’s freshman residence halls
Here’s what to know about the residence halls that house freshmen at Syracuse University. Read more »
Central New York Regional Market vendors adapt to COVID-19 pandemic
Vendors at the CNY Regional Market have continued to sell products such as coffee and honey even as the physical setup of the market has changed due to social distancing guidelines. Read more »
Redhouse Arts Center entertains through Zoom plays, virtual programming
Cast members of the virtual production “Waiting for the Host” both rehearsed and performed via Zoom. Redhouse also offers virtual workshops and interviews with directors and choreographers. Read more »
Singer-songwriter Riz La Vie talks inspiration behind latest EP “Feed.”
Riz La Vie began booking and performing shows when he was a teenager. He has recently performed on Instagram Live due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Oh My Darling resumes operations after 2-month closure
Downtown restaurant Oh My Darling reopened its dining room on June 12 after being closed for two months. Read more »
Mobile cafe brings Cafe Kubal coffee to Syracuse neighborhoods
At its neighborhood visits, the mobile cafe serves a simplified version of Cafe Kubal’s espresso bar and sets up social distance seating. Read more »
Awning app aims to provide immediate mental health treatment
Syracuse University alumnus Daniel Fridliand developed Awning Anxiety Relief to provide immediate mental health treatment for students. Read more »
Jerry Stiller's rise to comedy fame began at SU
The late actor, comedian Jerry Stiller got his start at Syracuse University in the 1940s, when the drama department was in its infancy, through the guidance of professor Sawyer Falk. Read more »
UU sells T-shirts to support COVID-19 relief funds
The proceeds from the T-shirt sales will benefit the MusiCares Coronavirus Relief Fund and the Central New York COVID-19 Community Support Fund. Read more »
SU alumnus Sam Lloyd remembered by friends and family
The SU alumnus and actor died April 30 at age 56. His friends and family described him as goofy and unafraid to be himself. Read more »
UU hosts virtual performance by DJ Kaytranada
Kaytranada performed songs such as “Be Your Girl” and “GLOWED UP” at the concert, at times dancing with a glass of wine in hand. Read more »
Canadian DJ Kaytranada to perform virtual concert for SU students
The Haitian-born DJ will perform virtually for students at 8 p.m. on Friday. Read more »
King Princess performs virtual bedroom concert, talks quarantine experience
During the livestream, the singer-songwriter performed six songs, including “1950” and “Ohio,” and told students about what she has been doing during quarantine. Read more »
King Princess virtual concert moved to Saturday
Singer-songwriter King Princess will perform in a virtual concert at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Read more »
Singer-songwriter King Princess to perform at UU virtual concert
In light of COVID-19 and University Union’s decision to cancel in-person events for the remainder of the semester, UU will be hosting a virtual concert featuring Brooklyn native King Princess. Read more »
The Syracuse Mask Project provides cloth masks to hospitals, health centers
Local health institutions can submit requests for cloth masks to The Syracuse Mask Project website, which connects them to people who sew the personal protective equipment. Read more »
