The Black Lounge kicks off Black History Month at SU
The Black Lounge marks the commencement of Black History Month activities at Syracuse University featuring R&B singer Leah Jenea. Read more »
Culture
P.K. Rez talks about viral Walt the Crane song, unity through music
SU senior Oladeji Awe released a song titled “Walt the Crane” as an homage to the 580-foot crane being used to renovate the Dome. Read more »
'The Bachelorette' star Tyler Cameron speaks at SU
Tyler Cameron will speak about his experience on the reality show, his modeling career and philanthropic work on Feb. 7 in Goldstein Auditorium. Read more »
LGBT Resource Center director leaves impact despite short tenure
khristian kemp-delisser served as director of SU’s center for less than two years. Read more »
Rock music lives on at The Westcott Theater’s 80s, 90s show
Three tribute bands embodying U2, Oasis, and R.E.M. will perform rock music from the ‘80s and ‘90s at The Westcott Theater. Read more »
Video: Hope Cafe serves up Peruvian, Italian and American fusion for a cause
Hope Cafe in Liverpool serves Peruvian, Italian and American fusion food, donating all profits to The People Project — an organization seeking to help people… Read more »
Dionne Lee merges survival techniques with artistic vision at Light Work
Artist Dionne Lee’s exhibit, “Trap and Lean-to,” uses multiple mediums to discuss her place in America as an African American. Read more »
Young Voices Project completes first tour of 'When They See Us' production
The Young Voices Project brought “When They See Us” to four different middle schools in Syracuse after performing at Redhouse Arts Center. Read more »
The Good Life Foundation inspires kids through hip-hop culture
The Good Life Foundation aids youth living in poverty by teaching them life skills through hip-hop culture. Hasan Stephens created the organization to reduce youth violence, poverty and incarceration. Read more »
Hope Cafe donates profits to help people in poverty around the world
Hope Cafe serves a mixture of Peruvian, Italian and American cuisine while serving those in need. The cafe is run by volunteers and donates its profits to aid children living in extreme poverty around the world. Read more »
‘Sex Education’ continues its phenomenal run in season 2
Screen Time Columnist Patrick Gunn discusses season 2 of Netflix's hit show "Sex Education." Read more »
The Women’s Network at SU expands to universities across the U.S.
The Women’s Network, a networking organization aimed at connecting women across a variety of professional fields, is spreading to chapters across the country. Read more »
Sonny Kelly’s “The Talk” illustrates reality of black parenting
Sonny Kelly’s “The Talk” is a one-man performance dedicated to the difficult conversations that families of people of color must have with their children. Read more »
Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Bad Mama’s Blue Band perform original music, covers
Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, a 16-year-old guitarist, and Bad Mama’s Blue Band performed at Funk ‘n Waffles on Friday. Read more »
Renegade Magazine establishes voice for black students on campus
Renegade Magazine sets out to make students “feel good” after last semester’s hate crimes and bias-related incidents. Read more »
Horror movie filmed in Syracuse to premiere at Sundance
“The Night House,” a horror flick filmed in Syracuse, will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 24. Phantom Four Films used the equipment and offices of Liverpool production company American High to create the film. Read more »
Photography exhibit showcases journeys of resettled refugee students
Resettled refugee students will present their poetry at a reception on Jan. 24 as part of the Intertwined Journeys: Poems by the Narratio Fellows exhibit. Read more »
Olivia Chindamo, jazz vocalist from Australia, will headline JazzFest 2020
CNY Jazz Central’s annual fundraiser at the historical Mohegan Manor will offer musical samplings of local jazz stalwarts as well as a performance by renowned Australian vocalist Olivia Chindamo. Read more »
‘The Wolves’ at Syracuse Stage portrays realistic struggles of teenage girls
“The Wolves” at Syracuse Stage will be held in the Storch Theatre from Jan. 22 to Feb. 16. Following a girls’ soccer team, the play uncovers the issues teenage girls deal with today. Read more »
SU Bandier student Aidan Ochre to perform his indie records at Reneprom
Inspired by Steve Lacy, SU junior Aidan Ochre creates and records music from home. The indie music artist also does live performances and will perform at Reneprom on Jan. 25. Read more »
CNY Brewfest celebrates over 100 local breweries in 24th annual festival
The 24th annual Central New York Brewfest at the New York State Fairgrounds will feature over 100 breweries and music from local band, Soul Risin’. Read more »
Video: Hội Chợ Tết 2020: Syracuse commemorates Vietnamese New Year
This Sunday, two organizations — The Vietnamese Community of Syracuse and the Vietnamese Catholic Community of Syracuse — hosted a festival to celebrate Tet, the Year of… Read more »
Longest-running Syracuse drum circle creates community
Creative Rhythms Drum Circle, the longest running drum community in the Syracuse area, hosts monthly drum circle events that aim to promote wellness through music-making. Read more »
Video: Sights and sounds of Creative Rhythms Drum Circle
Creative Rhythms Drum Circle, established 13 years ago by Sandra Sabene, is the longest running drum community in the Syracuse area. Last Friday, participants gathered at… Read more »
