Syracuse University’s Black Graduation to be held in new location
Syracuse University’s Itanwa Orinwa, otherwise known as Black Graduation, will be held in a new location for the first time since it began in 2002. Read more »
Slice of Life
Syracuse University senior lands nutty job as Planters Mr. Peanut
Senior policy studies major to go on year-long tour as Planters Mr. Peanut after graduation on May 10. Read more »
Syracuse University students named 'Charlotte' react to royal baby name
The Daily Orange caught up with members of the Syracuse University community named Charlotte, and asked how they felt about sharing the name with the royal baby. Read more »
Syracuse University professor David Rezak named Variety magazine’s 2015 Media Mentor of the Year
Professor David Rezak been selected as Variety magazine’s 2015 Media Mentor of the Year. Read more »
Local resident reflects on injuries, recovery from snowmobile accident
George Lonergan was involved in a serious snowmobile accident in December 2013, causing him to have both his legs amputated. Read more »
Tattoo Tuesday: Beaux Wongwaisayawan
Beaux Wongwaisayawan decided to get the phases of the moon tattooed on her left rib cage in remembrance of her grandfather. The tattoo acts a constant reminder of his influence and guidance in her life. Read more »
Better Skate Shop works to revive Syracuse skate scene
Better Skate Shop is a storefront in the heart of downtown that has played a part in reviving the local scene. It opened in January after its four owners held fundraisers at the tennis court turned DIY-skate-park and now sells its own apparel, as well as big name skateboard brands like Huf. Read more »
Meet Monday: Jordan Dudden
Jordan Dudden crafts keys into rings and has created her own start-up called JoJo Rings. Read more »
Sammy Pardes: Gymnast shows SU spirit with student involvement, athletics
Sammy Pardes let the rest of her family go first. She stood alone atop a 20-foot-high rock overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and inched herself closer… Read more »
Alec Massood: Sophomore EMT provides medical service through work with SUA
As assistant third lieutenant in the Franklin Lakes Volunteer Ambulance Corps in New Jersey, Alec Massood received his most severe call this Winter Break when… Read more »
Incoming freshman creates nonprofit, gives motivational speeches across the country
Justin Bachman, now a 17-year-old living in Cleveland, created Honor Good Deeds, an organization that aims to educate people about accepting differences and dispel intolerance derived from ignorance. Read more »
Max Malikow: Adjunct professor draws on over 30 years of therapy experience
There’s a poem hanging in Dr. Max Malikow’s study, written by Betty Sue Flowers — “Pain is a mechanism for growth that carves out the… Read more »
Rachel Wolsky: Senior shows Orange pride with campus leadership roles
When Rachel Wolsky was a freshman, she lived in Booth Hall, a dorm that didn’t have many other freshman or any orientation leaders. But even… Read more »
Syracuse University freshman LaNia Roberts gives motivational speech about self-love
Freshman LaNia Roberts gave her first motivational Tuesday night in Grant Auditorium titled “Loving Yourself Unconditionally.” Read more »
Work Wednesday: Mark Bennington
After 10 years of acting, professor Mark Bennington grew frustrated with the industry and decided to take his career in a different direction. Read more »
Delta Kappa Alpha hosts 1st Serious Comedy for SeriousFun event
The night featured performances by campus groups such as Float Your Boat, Humor Whore, The Kumquat and Zamboni Revolution, as well as student stand-up comedians. Read more »
Tattoo Tuesday: Vivian Curry
The inspiration for the oil paintings came from an artist in Curry’s community who paints murals for local casinos and sells his prints. Curry took one of his paintings and adapted it to fit on her leg, she said. Read more »
Tracey Ford: Freshman aims to change university through Student Association action
Last fall, freshman Tracey Ford walked into Maxwell Auditorium to attend her first Student Association meeting. She sat down before realizing that she wasn’t where… Read more »
Billy Ceskavich: Graduate student shows SU pride with active involvement
Billy Ceskavich doesn’t consider himself the average Syracuse University diehard fan. He doesn’t attend every basketball home game or know every Otto’s Army cheer. Ceskavich… Read more »
Snapchat star freshman LaNia Roberts to give motivational speech on Tuesday night
Earlier this month, LaNia Roberts had a feeling that “something big” was going to happen in her life. “I told my friend, ‘I’m getting that… Read more »
Local resident Josh Batstone reflects on time participating as contestant on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Artist Josh Batstone is in the Syracuse area, booking shows and attending promotional events. He’s bounced back from what he called a post-production depression after being eliminated in the second round of “The Voice.” He will play his first major show in the area since his elimination on May 1 at the Fulton War Memorial. Read more »
Video: Syracuse native competes on 'The Voice'
Fulton, New York, native Josh Batstone competed on NBC's "The Voice," and will soon move to New York City to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician. Read more »
Joseph Fanelli: SU instructor reflects on time spent teaching, love of university
One student called Joseph Fanelli the Mr. Rogers of human sexuality. Whether they were identifying the Syracuse University instructor’s plain sweaters, friendly demeanor or straightforward… Read more »
Jenn Castro: Freshman superfan shows intense school spirit, love for everything SU
Jenn Castro spent eight hours during her first day at Syracuse University decorating her dorm room in Haven Hall. Her room decorations included orange lights,… Read more »
