With the help of our guide, April 8's solar eclipse won’t pass you by
It’s time to get ready for the total solar eclipse on Monday. This guide tells you everything you need to know from proper eyewear to the eclipse’s science. Read more »
Central New York
Combining race, ethnicity on U.S. Census will lead to systematic erasure
If nothing else, this new census is going to make it that much more difficult to recognize and combat racism and anti-Blackness. It’s going to undo years of conversations we’ve had as a community to understand the differences between race and ethnicity and unlearn the myths we’ve been told all our lives. Read more »
FYP brings ‘The Addams Family’ back from the dead for their annual spring performance
Join First Year Players at their annual show this weekend. They are performing “The Addams Family,” a crazy and dark musical. Read more »
Beyoncé explores Black identity, musical landscapes with 'COWBOY CARTER'
Beyoncé released her eighth studio album “COWBOY CARTER” on Friday. The project spans across genres and explores America’s western and southern cultures. Read more »
Get down to EDM or country this weekend
Get ready to dance because some amazing performances are coming to Syracuse. This week, enjoy music genres from EDM to country. Read more »
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with SU at these events
Syracuse University kicks off its Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this week and will host events until the end of April. Read more »
'Love Lies Bleeding' explores what happens when love goes too far
“Love Lies Bleeding” is needed in the film industry. It’s a psychological thriller with a captivating storyline highlighting queer love. Read more »
2024 remake of 'Road House' fails to deliver the charisma of the original film
Doug Liman’s “Road House” remake misses the mark. Our screentime columnist shares the film’s faults, successes and comparisons with the 1989 original. Read more »
We need more positive queer stories in the media, uplifting representation
It shouldn’t be the standard that queer people are only talked about when something really good or really bad happens; our everyday happy stories have a right to be heard too. Read more »
Police watchdogs must have more power in communities to promote transparency
With every notable incident that gets widely reported on, there are many others that get swept under the rug; local legislatures should recognize the importance of citizen review boards and bolster their power to maintain a healthy and organic relationship between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Read more »
University Union to host comedian and actress Sherry Cola April 9
From her college radio station to the Sundance Film Festival, Sherry Cola is making a name for herself. Catch her in Syracuse on April 9 in the Schine Student Center. Read more »
Jazz and Commercial Music soiree shares Setnor students' unique sound with a crowd
Nine musicians in the Syracuse University Setnor School of Music’s Jazz and Commercial Music ensembles performed songs they loved at the JCM Vocal Soirée. Read more »
‘The Bachelor’ must challenge racism head-on within its fanbase, production team
“The Bachelor” and the shows in “The Bachelor” universe need to challenge racism head-on, rather than skirting around issues in vague platitudes and avoiding taking actionable measures to improve conditions on the show. Without change, “The Bachelor” will be known as a relic of an era of racist reality television. Read more »
Our humor columnist has the best prank ideas for every jokester’s favorite holiday
Our humor columnist details her process of pulling off the best April Fools’ Day prank ever. Read more »
Campus voice: Is Beyonce’s version of ‘Jolene’ an homage or misrepresentation?
The Daily Orange wants to know if Beyoncé’s cover of “Jolene” is a misrepresentation or a beautiful homage. Read more »
‘Green jobs’ provide a new wave of job opportunities for future generations
As students at Syracuse University, we are at the forefront of change in the U.S. as New York state continues to be a leader in climate action. Read more »
WERW's Spring Launch Party marks beginning of new leadership with live music
WERW Spring Launch Party marked the beginning of the organization’s new leadership. Frankie Cosmos performed to celebrate the transition. Read more »
Kickoff the beginning of April with these 5 events
From grocery bingo to late-night ice skating, enjoy these upcoming events in Syracuse. Look forward to an Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration in the Schine Student Center. Read more »
In the maple syrup community, cultural roots run as deep as maple trees
Many maple farms, predominantly family-owned, are suffering as winters become shorter and shorter. It means the time frame for making the syrup is shrinking. Read more »
Noble Cellar owners look to balance new restaurant with storied history
Noble Cellar, a restaurant on Onondaga Street, opened last year. A former spot on the Underground Railroad, the owners are honoring the building’s history. Read more »
Gallery: Maple Farms open their doors to visitors to celebrate Maple Weekend
Maple Weekend gives syrup producers the chance to share their product with the local community. Visitors learn about the production process, from tapping the trees to the bottle that ends up in stores. Read more »
Olivia Rodrigo proves the need to destigmatize sex ed, provide free contraceptives
But, if anything, that means comprehensive sex education and open access to resources are that much more crucial to making sex less scary and mysterious. This not only lowers the risk of pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections but also provides a safe space at school and home to ask questions about their sexual health. Read more »
Metro Boomin, Future prove their mettle with ‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’
“WE DON’T TRUST YOU” is the first full-album collaboration between Metro Boomin and Future. Together, the artists capture hustle and progress. Read more »
March on Washington for Gaza through the eyes of a Palestinian American journalist
This was different. I knew I had to be present and serve as a witness in whatever way that spoke to me on an internal, even spiritual level. That may be why I found inspiration and beauty in quieter moments like prayer or following light when it inevitably cut through darkness, creating a relationship that existed in the contrast, where the duality of pain and perseverance coexists. Read more »
