Jewish organizations observe High Holidays, Sukkot during pandemic
Although the holidays looked different this year due to COVID-19, Jewish organizations have still engaged students in services and celebrations. Read more »
Slice of Life
SU honors students curate work for ‘Tell Your Story Walking’ journal
The students are in the process of editing the submissions from honors students and honors alumni prior to the launch of the publication in print and online. Read more »
VPA fashion design program revamps course due to pandemic regulations
Both the content and structure of fashion classes have changed due to COVID-19, with classes tailored for remote and in-person students. Read more »
SU social media influencer expands reach through clothing brand
Sophomore Shockey Sanders is selling clothes from her “Dreadful Summer” collection with student-run fashion company Popcycle. Read more »
Newly formed SU Ballet Club to offer open classes and a place to practice
SU students Madeline Alves and Erin Zearfoss created the club, which will feature student-taught classes that are open to anyone. Read more »
A cappella groups rehearse, record music with social distancing measures
Groups such as Main Squeeze and Oy Cappella have adopted shortened and socially distanced practices during the pandemic. Read more »
Challah At Me delivers bread to community members during Jewish holidays
Having returned to her hometown of Syracuse, Maura Koenig bakes and sells loaves of challah bread to students and community members. Read more »
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
SU Spanish department, campus organizations work to spread Latino culture
The SU Spanish Language, Literature and Culture department is looking to hire a tenure professor to focus on Spanish literature and culture. Read more »
Women in Animation plans workshops to teach members essential software
Sujean Gahng, a SU sophomore, came up with the idea for the club after seeing a lack of resources in her homeschool of VPA. Read more »
Ambassadoor app aims to revolutionize social media for influencers
SU senior Bruno Gonzalez Hauger and his younger brother Marco created the app to connect smaller-scale influencers with businesses. Read more »
People Made Masks hand-sews masks, donates proceeds to nonprofits
SU junior Sofia Rossi founded People Made Masks with the help of her family. Read more »
Students express themselves through masks during COVID-19
For some, the required face coverings display personality and identity during the pandemic. Read more »
Local library hosts virtual heavy metal yoga
Allison Mitura virtually teaches yoga classes to heavy metal music for the Northern Onondaga Public Library at Cicero. Read more »
JABS BY GINA aims to bring fun back into fitness
SU alumna Gina DiNapoli’s workout program has a network of thousands of active members, most of which are college students. Read more »
Scholarship to honor legacy of street musician Eli Harris
The family of Eli Harris is creating the scholarship in an effort to preserve the legacy of determination, charisma and love reflected in his music. Read more »
SU senior sells illustrations of women of color to dispel stereotypes
Syracuse University senior Olivia Zimmerman makes art portraying Black girls in a positive light and sells it on her Etsy site. Read more »
Campus organizations offer socially-distanced, virtual activities
During the coronavirus pandemic, college students have had to find new ways to socialize. Read more »
SU student sells fashionable, reusable masks
Merak NY, Pamela Flores’ company, offers sustainable silk-satin masks, which are hand-sewn and reusable. Read more »
Syracuse native makes charms to support local businesses, nonprofits
Kim Pham, a Syracuse native, started making charms back in 2013, but since then has been utilizing her skills to benefit local organizations. Read more »
SU alumna creates virtual learning startup
Julia Haber, a recent graduate from Syracuse University, created the company Home From College as a result of the coronavirus pandemic hindering learning experience for students. Read more »
Light Work’s Urban Video Project to host film showcase this weekend
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SU students promote late friend’s fashion brand
Ambassadors commemorate Jack Nathan’s life by promoting Happy Jack, the clothing brand he created. Read more »
SU alumna creates web series ‘The Cusp’ about living between 2 generations
Caroline Maguire, a 2020 SU graduate, created “The Cusp” to explore the struggles of not fitting in a particular generational group. Read more »
SU student launches second collection of sustainable brand Treeasun
The clothing and bags in Yianni Biniaris’ collection are made from upcycled fabrics and scraps. Read more »
