Volunteers celebrate Earth Day with cleanup at Cafe Sankofa Cooperative
On April 23, Cafe Sankofa Cooperative hosted a community cleanup in celebration of Earth Day. Read more »
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2 positive and important astrological alignments will happen this week
The conjunction of Venus and Jupiter in Pisces and the partial solar eclipse in Taurus that’s conjunct Uranus are two major astrological alignments for this week. Read more »
SPD reveals body-worn camera footage of officers physically restraining child
Syracuse Police Department held a press conference Thursday to address the video showing a police officer physically restraining a young child that was circulated on social media on Monday. Read more »
ABC anchor David Muir named as SU’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker
David Muir, the anchor and managing editor of “ABC World News Tonight with David Muir,” will speak at Syracuse University’s 2022 Commencement ceremony. Read more »
2 Chainz replaces Gunna as Block Party 2022 co-headliner
The event will take place on April 29 at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. Read more »
The Oxfam Jam raises money for Ukraine with 3 concerts at Funk n’ Waffles
On April 21, Funk ’n Waffles will host Oxfam Jam, a concert featuring three bands from Syracuse University, in an effort to alleviate poverty and inequality around the world. Read more »
Take advantage of environmentally-focused resources at Syracuse University
Environmental issues at SU will continue if student support for sustainability is not increased. Read more »
Jackson Ensley’s entrepreneurial journey to creating Popcycle
The Syracuse University senior founded Popcycle, an event management company that helps local and student-owned brands sell merchandise through pop-up shops, over two years ago. Read more »
SU needs to be more considerate of its neighbors before launching fireworks
Syracuse University has a reputation of setting off loud fireworks for various events without any forewarning to the surrounding community. Read more »
'Break that stigma': Students, businesses hope for growth, change in cannabis industry
2022 marks the second April 20 since New York legalized marijuana, and cannabis enthusiasts say they are eager to take steps toward its de-stigmatization across the U.S. Read more »
New York state still needs to repair the damage done by marijuana drug charges
While New York being the 16th state to legalize recreational marijuana created an opportunity to learn from other states' processes, there are still many ways legalization has fallen short. Read more »
Use these tips to hide your high on 4/20
It’s 4/20, also known as National Lima Bean Respect Day! Just kidding — humor columnist Lucas Portnoy understands what today means to cannabis enjoyers everywhere, and just in time for the holiday, he’s compiled all the best ways to hide being high in public. Read more »
SU student discusses the medical and social benefits of marijuana
Syracuse University senior Ainsley Holman opened up about her regular marijuana usage and how the substance helps her cope with anxiety and stress. Read more »
Onondaga County to receive over $3.7 million from opioid settlements in 2022
Onondaga County will receive over $3.7 million in the first round of opioid settlement payments, according to a press release from the New York state attorney general’s office on Tuesday. Read more »
People shouldn't feel guilty about smoking marijuana
Regardless of its history, cannabis is here to stay in Syracuse. SU students and the surrounding community shouldn’t feel shameful for using the substance. Read more »
Protecting the environment starts with avoiding over-consumerism
Students should be more cognizant of the difference between necessity versus shopping on impulse, a step toward reducing overconsumption and increasing societal sustainability. Read more »
Soothe your munchies with these cheap and easy-to-make snacks
Got the munchies? Here are three easy recipes from our food columnist that can help you out this 4/20. Read more »
SU should do away with the Whitman curve
The Whitman grading policy is unnecessary and complicated, encouraging students to focus on grades and competition more than learning the material and comprehending the concepts taught in the classes. Read more »
Why I’m not blue SU returned to the ‘BLUE’ level
Humor columnist Aine Hunt isn’t so upset that Syracuse University officials have upped the campus masking level to “BLUE” — find out why in this week’s column. Read more »
New York state projects 6 years of construction for community grid
The community grid alternative of the Interstate 81 viaduct project will take six years to construct, according to the project’s environmental impact statement. Read more »
Take the Mic Poetry Slam Finals reveal poets' issues with representation, acceptance
On Wednesday, the Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted the Take the Mic Poetry Slam Finals in The Underground. Read more »
SU to offer a variety of events for the inaugural Disability Pride Week
Syracuse University will host its inaugural Disability Pride Week with a full slate of events from April 18 to 23. Read more »
Rep. John Katko discusses bipartisanship in Congress, tenure in public service
Katko discussed topics such as bipartisanship in Congress, the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, economic development in central New York and the reasons he will not be seeking reelection in 2022. Read more »
Gunna rescinds Block Party 2022 headline performance
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. University Union has announced that Gunna, co-headliner of this year’s… Read more »
