Syracuse native Rev. Theodore Hesburgh commemorated on stamp
A century after he was born in Syracuse, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh will be honored for his work for social justice at Notre Dame and in the Catholic Church. Read more »
Slice of Life
Latinx fraternities and sororities give students a sense of belonging
For decades Latinx greek organizations have provided a community for hundreds of students on Syracuse University's campus. Five of those students shared their personal journey with their fraternity or sorority with The D.O. Read more »
Two Syracuse nonprofits will host third annual Justice Walk/Run to benefit immigrants
The 5K walk and run at Onondaga Lake Park will be filled with people dressed as Supreme Court justices. Read more »
With the presence of Latinx students growing on campus, two new clubs are working to spark fresh conversations
The Dominican Student Association and Xicanxs Empowering Xicanxs came back to campus last fall ready to advocate for overlooked students on campus. Read more »
Gallery: Juice Jam 2017 filled with killer whales, crowdsurfing
The 14th annual Juice Jam festival featured five artists on Sunday afternoon. Headliner Diplo, Ugly God, MØ, Smallpools and Jeremy Zucker played popular and new tracks. Read more »
Q&A: Musician Cliff Diver jumps into his solo career
Singer and songwriter Cliff Diver will open for Smart Alec Friday at Woody’s, and will play his own show at InsideOut Tavern on the Sept. 22. Read more »
3 things to know about late night talk show host and comedian Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah will perform his stand-up show in Syracuse on Dec. 8 at the Landmark Theatre. The comedian is semi-new to the late-night scene but has been a hit. Read more »
Meet the man who created the 1st Latina superhero to have her own comic book
Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez aims to empower young people with his self-published comic about a Puerto Rican superhero. Read more »
Tattoo serves as motivation for Syracuse University junior to follow her dream
Angela Gallina uses her treble clef tattoo to embody her passion for music and the significant outlet it has been for her. Read more »
2 million Twitter impressions later, Syracuse University alumnus continues leading conversation on education equity
José Vilson founded EduColor as a way to foster discussion and take action against equity issues in the public school system. Now his Twitter talks trend on a monthly basis. Read more »
Syracuse University alumnus uncovers foggy history of lynching in South
With a new vision and angle, Lance Warren and Hannah Ayer depict the many ways racial terror has reshaped and partially destroyed black families across the country. Read more »
Unimpressed by Juice Jam lineup, students put together their own music festival
“Blacker the Berry,” featuring student DJs and artists, was hosted at the same time as Juice Jam. The student-organized music festival was a response to displeasure over the Juice Jam lineup. Read more »
From Smallpools to Diplo’s diverse music, Juice Jam did not disappoint
Juice Jam 2017’s lineup filled the stages at Skytop. The event was filled with crowd surfers, confetti and Pokemon. Read more »
Mangia, Mangia: Festa Italiana Syracuse celebrates Italian culture
Festa Italiana Syracuse will host its 19th annual celebration this weekend with a meatball eating contest, bocce tournaments and local music and dance groups. Read more »
Counting Crows flew over Syracuse and brought some bangers with them
Adam Duritz and the American rock band captivated the Lakeview Amphitheater’s audience Saturday night with hits like “Omaha,” “Mr. Jones” and “Rain King.” Read more »
Juice Jam 2017 exceeds some students' expectations
Although Juice Jam did not sell out for the first time in three years, low expectations were exceeded with performances by Diplo and MØ. Read more »
Why some students decided to not go to Juice Jam
There were many reasons some students didn’t attend Juice Jam. Lack of interest in musical artists and expensive ticket prices are among them. Read more »
President of Republic Records speaks at first Soyars lecture series
Every week Bandier hosts the Soyars Leadership Lecture series to put students face to face with leading industry executives. Read more »
3 things to know about Matchbox Twenty before their Syracuse performance
He once stole a car, but now Rob Thomas, and the rest of Matchbox Twenty, come to the Lakeview Amphitheater on Saturday. Read more »
Not going to Juice Jam? Check out what you can do over the weekend in CNY
Wine, art, literature and film all in one just one weekend. Check out what you can do over the weekend in CNY. Read more »
Annual Syracuse Irish Festival to take place this weekend
Nearly 20 years ago, the first Syracuse Irish Festival took place right in Armory Square. Today, bands from all around the country and even Ireland will gather to perform this weekend. Read more »
Whether it's rap or indie, here are 4 playlists for a Juice Jam pregame based on genre
Juice Jam is a long-standing Syracuse University tradition that welcomes all students to the new school year. Here are four playlists celebrating previous Juice Jam lineups. Read more »
5 ways to recover from your Juice Jam hangover, according to science
Juice Jam is around the corner and so are all the pregames, parties and after-parties that come with it. Learn how to recover from Syracuse University's fall festival. Read more »
Paddy Whiskey delivers more than popular brands at a fraction of the price
Trade in the over-priced Jameson for Paddy, the up and coming go-to whiskey. Read more »
