Lawrence Moten: Syracuse basketball legend mentors local youth on and off the court
When Moten arrived at SU in 1991, his mother made him promise to explore the community. He intends to keep that promise. Read more »
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3 ways to make your eating habits more eco-friendly
Take part in Earth Day this year by eating sustainably, which will in turn reduce your carbon footprint and improve your health. Read more »
Here’s the reason Strong Hearts named its milkshakes after environmental activists
The co-owners of Strong Hearts set out to start a dialogue about social and environmental injustice when they named their shakes, but some customers didn’t get the translation. Read more »
Celebrate Earth Day at Thornden Park with music, food and minimal waste
The event is meant to to both celebrate sustainability and educate on best practices. Read more »
Local organizations ‘Clean up ‘Cuse’ this Earth Day
The litter cleanup event will be held Saturday and Sunday and is organized by the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency. Read more »
Samaritan Center accepts hundreds of pounds of donated leftover food a week
Donations from places like Otro Cinco, Chipotle and Wegmans make up 60 percent of the food prepared at the soup kitchen each day, promoting food sustainability across central New York. Read more »
The future of Hungry Chuck’s is still unknown a year after it closed
Even though the popular bar is no longer, the nightlife on SU Hill is still intact, and owner Stephen Theobald said a comeback is in the works. Read more »
Syracuse Fashion Week to feature avant-garde designs, pink beer
Syracuse Fashion Week started when local designer Lisa Butler staged several shows that evolved into an annual event. Read more »
Meet SU’s newest mace bearer, who has worked here for 30 years
Palmer will be officially installed as mace bearer at the One University Awards Ceremony on Friday in Hendricks Chapel. Read more »
This horse rescue is moving to greener pastures
Sunshine Horses rehabilitates and rehomes ex-racehorses north of Syracuse, and it’s fundraising so it can rescue even more. Read more »
What Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize means for hip-hop
Recipients of Pulitzer Prizes include figures like Robert Frost, John F. Kennedy and now Kendrick Lamar — the first artist outside of jazz or classical music to win the award. Read more »
The definitive rankings of the top 5 Marvel Cinematic Universe films
As the release of “Avengers: Infinity War” approaches, here are movie columnist Erik Benjamin’s top picks from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read more »
2 SU students create FibreFree to make laundry more sustainable
Charles Keppler and Serena Omo-Lamai are taking their invention to Albany later this month to compete in the New York Business Plan Competition. Read more »
Used books and vinyls are given a new home at Books & Melodies
The used book and music shop in Eastwood gets new items every day, adding to its extensive collection that spans five rooms and a basement. Read more »
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio to bring Seattle soul to Funk ‘n Waffles
The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, a soul project known for its genre-melding sound, will stop at Funk ‘n Waffles on Thursday. Read more »
OrangeSeeds to host The Big Event, SU’s largest student-run volunteer day
The Big Event aims to create lasting relationships between students and local nonprofit organizations. Read more »
Top four most iconic moments at SU this year
It’s been a year full of ups and downs, so here’s a recap of some of the biggest moments. Read more »
Good Uncle to launch at about 15 college campuses after success at SU
The Syracuse-based delivery service is finishing up its first year with student meal plans at SU and has plans to expand across the East Coast. Read more »
Syracuse Grows prepares for spring gardening season
The grassroots organization will host a resource drive Saturday. Read more »
SU professor teaches importance of sustainability in fashion
Adriana Gorea focuses her work on biomimicry, creating fashionable pieces that reflect natural processes. Read more »
Historians team up with local brewery to revive Congress Beer
Willow Rock Brewing Company and the Onondaga Historical Association are collaborating to bring back the iconic beer, brewed by the local Haberle Brewery for over 100 years. Read more »
Special Forces member speaks at SU about the story behind ‘12 Strong’
Mark Nutsch said he expected more involvement in the production of the film, which was based on a successful unconventional warfare mission by U.S. Special Forces. Read more »
Gallery: Plain White T's plays benefit concert at Landmark Theatre
Plain White T's played at Landmark Theatre on Wednesday night. Check out the best photos from the event. Read more »
If you’re daydreaming about summer music festivals, learn more about Governors Ball
Even though Gov. Ball is only a three-day music festival, planning for it begins over a year in advance, said co-founder Tom Russell. Read more »
