Rise & Read Inc. works to empower CNY residents through reading and writing
The nonprofit recently donated school supplies, including notebooks and masks, to students at RISE, an organization that supports refugees and immigrants. Read more »
Central New York
Screen Time Column: Streaming services are a force to be reckoned with
Screen Time columnist Lucy Messineo-Witt says that with streaming services around, movie theaters are not the universally desirable avenue of viewing films. Read more »
People Made Masks hand-sews masks, donates proceeds to nonprofits
SU junior Sofia Rossi founded People Made Masks with the help of her family. Read more »
SU alumnus, doctoral student debut short film ‘Homegoing’
Carlton Daniel Jr. and Evan Starling-Davis created their first short film together, “Homegoing.” Read more »
Baltimore Woods Nature Center opens virtual exhibit 'Autumn: A Visual Feast of Images'
The autumn-themed virtual exhibit features photographs taken by 19 members of the Syracuse Camera Club. Read more »
SU to conduct rapid testing on symptomatic, infected students
Here’s an explainer on how rapid testing will work this semester, and which students are eligible to receive it. Read more »
Syracuse band CANDY to release new single Sept. 30
After “Reason to Rewind,” the band plans to release additional music in the coming months. Read more »
SU junior sells home-cooked dinners through business Heav’s Fingerlicking Delights
The Daily Orange is a nonprofit newsroom that receives no funding from Syracuse University. Consider donating today to support our mission. Heavyn Jones has been… Read more »
University Union to show ‘Bad Boys for Life’ on the Quad
Attendees will watch the movie from social distancing circles and must maintain six feet of distance from others and wear masks at all times. Read more »
Syracuse rapper King Lo talks past, upcoming music
King Lo plans to release two singles, “Ride 4 Me” and “Love Better,” by the end of the year. Read more »
Students express themselves through masks during COVID-19
For some, the required face coverings display personality and identity during the pandemic. Read more »
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
‘Abuelas’ exhibit opens at La Casita Cultural Center
Spoken word artist Denice Frohman performed at the virtual event after a tour of the five installations at the exhibit. Read more »
A preview of this year’s Primetime Emmys
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn breaks down the 2020 Emmy Awards. Read more »
Online shows, social media display artists’ work during pandemic
Syracuse artists have turned to using virtual methods to continue their businesses and showcase their art. Read more »
Mental health experts predict emotional challenges as CNY schools reopen
Teachers and mental health experts said many factors in school reopening plans such as screen time, social connections, and physical activity can impact mental health for students and teachers in different ways. Read more »
Spike in COVID-19 infections from students who traveled outside Syracuse
SU students who traveled outside of Syracuse Labor Day weekend exposed others to the virus when they returned to campus. Read more »
Syracuse Stage announces 2020-21 season lineup
“Our Town” and the world premiere of “salt/city/blues” are two of the six virtual plays set for the season. Read more »
SU alumna reports on Portland protests
SU alumna Maranie Staab has covered protests across the country. Her most recent stop was at Rochester. Read more »
Local library hosts virtual heavy metal yoga
Allison Mitura virtually teaches yoga classes to heavy metal music for the Northern Onondaga Public Library at Cicero. Read more »
'Put the U Back in Syrac_se' initiative supports local businesses
Through a virtual scavenger hunt, the campaign encourages community members to reenter businesses and restaurants. Read more »
A Boogie wit da Hoodie performs Juice Jam with Beach Bunny, Ari Lennox
Sunday night’s concert also included performances from indie-pop band Beach Bunny and Dreamville Record’s Ari Lennox. Read more »
JABS BY GINA aims to bring fun back into fitness
SU alumna Gina DiNapoli’s workout program has a network of thousands of active members, most of which are college students. Read more »
SU alumna, senior to travel cross-country via bus next summer
SU student Gaby Phillips and SU alumna Skye Prentice are traveling with their two other best friends on a cross country road trip in the summer of 2021. Read more »
SU Drama productions resume, adapt to COVID-19 restrictions
Students in the program take hybrid classes and incorporate social distancing guidelines as part of the storytelling in their performances. Read more »
