No family on family weekend? Here’s some self-care alternatives
If you’re feeling left out from the upcoming Family Weekend, indulge in some self-care to recuperate from the last two weeks of midterms. Read more »
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5 ways to keep your family entertained this weekend
If football isn’t your favorite thing, here are some other ideas for how to spend Family Weekend. Read more »
County opioid overdose rate higher than national average, new tool shows
A new tool shows Onondaga County’s opioid death rate between 2012 and 2016 was 22.6 per 100,000 people, about 8 points higher than the national average. Read more »
This SU organization aims to bridge the gap between international, domestic students
The Pan Global Entrepreneurs Association, or PanGEA, will host its first challenge this November. Read more »
Dana Balter proves she cares about representing central New York residents
Liberal columnist Nick Turner commends Democratic congressional candidate Dana Balter for fostering political discourse at Syracuse University. Read more »
Don’t miss your last weekend to get spooked at Fright Nights at the Fair
This is the last weekend to be spooked at Fright Nights at the Fair, which features five haunted houses. Read more »
Recess Coffee will host Halloween-themed class
Recess Coffee will offer a Halloween-themed cupping class on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. at their roasting headquarters. Read more »
Ottothon to fundraise for children in hospitals in 12-hour dance marathon
Syracuse University’s annual Ottothon fundraiser is next weekend — and it’s not too late to sign up and dance the day away. Read more »
My Lucky Tummy introduces Syracuse to world cultures through pop-up food courts
Multinational food court My Lucky Tummy allows people a glimpse into a different culture with just one bite of food. Read more »
4 regional news stories that happened over SU’s homecoming weekend
These are the biggest news stories that happened over SU’s homecoming weekend. Read more »
After shootings, Cuomo to send state police to Syracuse
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that he is sending 10 state trooper patrols and financial assistance to the city. Read more »
Syracuse police to enforce parking rules during SU football games
During SU home games, city police officers assigned to traffic management will more strictly enforce parking regulations, according to the mayor’s office. Read more »
Check out these apple orchards, pumpkin fields before snow comes
It may be getting cold, but you need to visit these orchards and pumpkin patches before Syracuse's snow hits. Read more »
Activists protest John Katko, Paul Ryan at Syracuse fundraising event
People gathered in support of Democratic congressional candidate Dana Balter on Tuesday night outside a country club. Read more »
More food trucks could appear on streets near SU
City councilor Michael Greene’s proposal would lower license fees and expand available locations for food trucks, including to Walnut Park and the Euclid neighborhood. Read more »
Annual Orange Central welcomes alumni back to the Hill with 1st 44th reunion celebration
Members of the Syracuse University community are trekking back to the Hill and preparing for this weekend’s Orange Central alumni events. Read more »
NEXT CHAPTER: George Saunders takes inspiration from students, changes perspective to push his writing
George Saunders, an English professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ creative writing program, will deliver the inaugural lecture of SU’s fall 2018 University Lecture series this Thursday at Hendricks Chapel. Read more »
‘First Man’ provides an intensely personal look at Apollo 11, man’s mission to the moon
Damien Chazelle film, “First Man,” highlights the whimsical wonder of space, paired with the frightening risks the Apollo 11 mission posed. Read more »
Oakwood Cemetery opens new walking trail
The Oakwood Cemetery just opened up an easy new trail for locals, but its story extends beyond the path. Read more »
Here are the news stories you missed during the weekend
An armed man barricaded himself in his Baldwinsville home for 23 hours, in a standoff that provoked a large police response and shut down the surrounding area. Read more »
MySlice to include preferred pronoun option in 2019
Syracuse University’s web portal MySlice is working toward introducing the preferred pronoun option for students, faculty and staff. Read more »
15th annual Syracuse International Film Festival is jam-packed with showings
This weekend, the 15th annual Syracuse International Film Festival will showcase local storytellers and filmmakers. Read more »
Breast cancer exhibition by Newhouse professor aims to give survivors a voice, hope
A multimedia exhibit created by a Syracuse University professor is sharing stories of breast cancer survivors through portraits and interactive content. Read more »
Syracuse community gathers downtown at Indigenous Peoples Celebration
The second annual Indigenous Peoples Celebration was held in Columbus Circle in downtown Syracuse on Monday night. Read more »
