La L.U.C.H.A virtual event uplifts communities of color at SU
SU organization La L.U.C.H.A hosted an event Tuesday evening focused on the shared experiences between the Latinx and Black communities on Syracuse University’s campus. Read more »
Slice of Life
‘Wordgathering’ brings fresh narrative surrounding artists with disabilities
“Wordgathering” was established 15 years ago to accessibly display the experience and expertise of creatives with disabilities. Read more »
The inspiration behind the popular ‘Cuse Affirmations’ Instagram account
The Syracuse University junior runs the Instagram account Cuse Affirmations and makes posts from student experiences. Read more »
SU Drama seniors look back on year of unexpected challenges and growth
Syracuse University acting seniors reflect on a year filled with virtual performances and entering the entertainment industry during the pandemic. Read more »
This sophomore created his 2nd rock album ‘Need a Vacation’ on his phone
SU sophomore, inspired by artists such as Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, will release his second album “Need a Vacation” on May 21. Read more »
Chevara Orrin shares her experience with sexual assault, educates students on consent
#wearestraightallies co-founder spoke virtually to SU community about her experience being a sexual assault survivor, consent on college campuses and about what’s next for the #MeToo movement. Read more »
How students use poetry to cope with stress of school, love lives
For National Poetry Month, students have been using their poetry to cope with the pandemic and express themselves. Read more »
How 97 SU dancers put together the virtual 'DanceWorks Universe' show
DanceWorks will premiere their show “DanceWorks Universe,” which finished filming in Goldstein Auditorium on April 17. Read more »
SU sophomore's 'Eternity Continues' film celebrates her Polish heritage
SU sophomore writes and directs a film about family, identity and her Polish-American heritage. Read more »
How 4 film students created senior theses while navigating pandemic
From Los Angeles to Syracuse, four Syracuse University students create their senior film thesis, incorporating COVID-19 protocols on set. Read more »
SU film fraternity organizes festival to connect student filmmakers
The Syracuse University chapter of Delta Kappa Alpha is hosting the Salt City International Film Festival this year. Read more »
VPA students launches ‘Alt’ web series
“Alt” will launch its first episode on April 23rd. The series focuses on a Black gay creative writing major. Read more »
The SU sophomore who's raised thousands for pediatric cancer with hot cocoa
Syracuse University sophomore Evan Greenberg is running his 15th annual hot chocolate stand fundraiser virtually this year, which raises money for pediatric cancer. Read more »
Wajahat Ali opens up about childhood, storytelling: ‘I’ve got some mileage’
Wajahat Ali, a New York Times op-ed contributing writer and award-winning playwright, talked to SU students and faculty both virtually and onscreen at the Schine Student Center. Read more »
Hil Malatino talks new book 'Trans Care' with SU students, faculty and staff
Hil Malatino talked about his book Trans Care and discussed the care system of trans communities, stratification in resources for different groups of trans people, and trans exclusion. Read more »
VPA's Canary Lab shows urgency of climate crisis through multimedia art
Students in VPA’s Canary Lab capturing climate change through art. Read more »
Local, international poets collaborate on ‘Corresponding Voices’ collection
For National Poetry Month in April, Point of Contact Gallery published their annual poetry collection “Corresponding Voices.” Read more »
Group of 100+ alumni create mentorship program advocating for Asian students
SU Asian Pacific Islander American Plus is a collective of Asian American or international Asian alumni who advocate for current SU students. Read more »
‘Cuse Food Funder raises over $7,000 for Hendricks Chapel's food pantries
‘Cuse Food Funder, organized by Hendricks Chapel, allows patrons to virtually donate to Hendricks food pantries. Read more »
4 SU students compete for Mr. ASIA beauty pageant
Asian Students in American hosted the 2021 Mr. ASIA pageant over Zoom this year. Special guests CantoMando attended to talk about their success as content creators and what they want to accomplish in the future. Read more »
Meet SU's 2021 TEDx speakers and the inspiration behind their talks
On April 8, six SU students and professors will give TED talks in a three-hour event livestreamed from the Westcott Theater. Read more »
Mitchell Kuga on his unconventional career path, journey to embracing identity
The 2009 Newhouse grad spoke about giving yourself permission to grow as a writer and finding your career path. Read more »
'Never again': Grad student uses music to educate others about Holocaust
SU graduate student is researching how to better teach about human atrocity and genocide, through the lens music and music performance. Read more »
SU juniors create 'You Can Too Syracuse' to mentor young students of color
2 SU students created the Syracuse branch of You Can Too to offer Black, Brown and Latinx students educational help through tutoring resources, resume reviews and creating a LinkedIn profile. Read more »
