Salt City Coffee fills the void Cafe Kubal left behind
Taking Café Kubal’s former spot in the mall, the coffee shop aims to bring local coffee to the university community. Read more »
Slice of Life
PRSSA’s all-female executive board wants to boost inclusivity in PR
The 11-member executive board for the 2020-21 year is made up of all women. Read more »
Students utilize 'Depop' app to popularize secondhand clothing
After being sent home for quarantine, many SU students found a hobby through Depop, a social platform used to buy and sell used clothes. Read more »
SU freshman designs Latin-inspired custom jewelry
Lizmarie Montemayor makes and sells original jewelry from her dorm room. Read more »
Syracuse superfan 'CuseWaterBoy' helps hundreds receive COVID-19 vaccine
Syracuse superfan Anthony DiNicola spends his spare time securing vaccine appointments for vulnerable members of the community. Read more »
How SU professor Rawiya Kameir interviews the biggest names in pop culture
From Cardi B to Tierra Whack, the contributing editor at Pitchfork explains her reporting process and how she became an assistant teaching professor in Newhouse. Read more »
Misty Copeland talks to SU students about how dance became her 'escape'
Ballerina Misty Copeland spoke to Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students, faculty and staff on Tuesday night. SU alumna Shanel Bailey moderated the webinar. Read more »
SU senior bakes up a sourdough storm
SU senior returned from winter break with her new sourdough bread company. Now she is selling loaves out of her Park Point apartment. Read more »
How Greek life's virtual recruitment panned out this year
With online games and Zoom breakout rooms, the recruitment process for fraternities and sororities at SU is virtual this semester. Read more »
Students create free tutoring club to bridge gap between SU and local schools
Upskill Education, an SU student-run nonprofit, provides virtual one-on-one free tutoring to students in grades kindergarten through college. Read more »
4 Syracuse student podcasts you have to listen to
"Hit and Bitch," "Still Here and Indigiqueer," "Number Guys" and "Hot Mess Hotline" are a few of the many student-run podcasts at Syracuse University. Read more »
SU sophomore ‘Wyred’ into jewelry making business
SU sophomore started her jewelry business Fully Wyred over winter break and has found recent success through social media. Read more »
Move over Schine, students still upset over closure of Kimmel
SU students are disappointed Kimmel dining center has closed before Schine student center becomes a 24/7 facility. Read more »
Freshmen launch clothing brand to use academic skills for 'Grater' purpose
Two Syracuse University freshmen created Grater Things, a clothing brand that currently sells sweatshirts and wall prints. Read more »
Viet Thanh Nguyen shares experiences as author, Vietnamese refugee
Author Viet Thanh Nguyen spoke about his upcoming book as a part of the University Lecture Series. Read more »
Light Work exhibit ties historical Black figures with modern abstract art
Photographer Aaron Turner’s exhibit, “Aaron Turner: Black Alchemy Backwards/Forwards,” is currently on display at Light Work. Read more »
'Frisky February' promotes dating safely during the pandemic
The Barnes Center launches Frisky February to raise awareness about sexual health. Read more »
How 4 SU students founded 'Voyager,' a film production company
Four SU students took the spring 2021 semester off to launch their film production company in Austin, Texas. Read more »
Syracuse just got a little nuttier with return of NUTmobile
Amidst the pandemic, the Planters’ “Peanutters” have journeyed across the United States spreading miles of smiles along the way. Read more »
Couple creates clothing line to fundraise for diaper bank in CNY
CNY Diaper Bank teamed up with Syracuse Clothing Co. to create a fundraiser that will run throughout February. Read more »
THEIR WAY FORWARD: Asian American students talk about their unique paths to SU
The Daily Orange asked seven Asian American students and recent alumni about their own unique stories: transitions to college, professional goals and views of their identities. Read more »
2 SU student's TikTok gives thousands music recommendations
Two Syracuse University students’ TikTok has amassed more than 23,000 followers. Read more »
Anonymous messaging app promotes mental health on campus
Emily Karp launched the SU chapter of the Unmasked Project in October. The app provides students a safe and anonymous space to connect about mental health. Read more »
Student-run surf apparel shop fundraises for ocean preservation
Cousins Neil Lepard and Fred Manoog started an online surf apparel store that benefits the organization Oceana when they thought they lost their summer jobs. Read more »
