SU alumna Betsy West co-directs Oscar-nominated documentary 'RBG'
Newhouse Masters '74 alumni, Betsy West, talks of her experience co-directing and producing "RBG" and her rise in the journalism industry. Read more »
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Ryan O'Connell talks life, TV series at University Union event
Ryan O'Connell, who created and acted in the TV series "Special," came to speak in Goldstein Auditorium on Tuesday Night. Read more »
Stonewall Exhibition at Bird Library brings visibility to LGBTQ community
To remember the Stonewall riots, Syracuse University LGBT Resource Center has created an exhibition in Bird Library for LGBT History Month. Read more »
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will perform at Landmark Theatre this weekend
Sebastian Maniscalco, a high-acclaimed comedian, will be coming to Syracuse this weekend. Maniscalco will have four performances at the Landmark Theatre. Read more »
'Hocus Pocus' isn't a Halloween classic
Patrick Gunn argues there are much better films centered around Halloween that you could be watching this season than Hocus Pocus. Read more »
Renowned pianist Robert Weirich teaches master class at SU
Robert Weirich, a classical pianist, brought his piano master classes to Syracuse University. Read more »
Palace Theatre to host annual 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Halloween Bash
The film, which originally premiered in 1975, has a cult classic following with audience members dressing up and interacting with the film and actors. The Palace Theatre will host the film on Oct. 25. Read more »
Syracuse Vegfest 2019 featured vendors offering plant-based fare
Syracuse Vegfest 2019 was held this past weekend at the New York State Fairgrounds. Read more »
SU alum Pete Yorn releases new album 'Caretakers'
SU alum Pete Yorn released a new album called 'Caretakers'. Read more »
SU senior invents watch to monitor glucose levels after diabetes diagnosis
SU senior Russell Fearon hopes to destigmatize diabetes with a wristwatch that monitors glucose levels. He will also display his invention at a pitch competition in Washington, D.C. Thursday night. Read more »
SU alumna speaks about art exhibit on surrealism, printmaking
SU alumna hosted a lecture in Shaffer Art Building on the work of surrealist Boris Margo. Read more »
'Rubbish,' a local art exhibit, features political work about consumerism
Syracuse museums may see an increase in attendance as exhibits display more politically charged art. Read more »
SU graduate says we need to find the funding, talent and resources to improve public education
Our reader argues that public schools have fallen short of delivering high quality education in many cases. Read more »
Syracuse's Vegfest 2019 highlights local vegan culture
Vegfest 2019 will make its way to Syracuse Saturday. Featured in the exhibit is companies like Strides of CNY and Strong Hearts Cafe. Read more »
SU bingo night to host 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Shangela
The Drag Queen Bingo event will feature a queer-themed bingo game, a drag performance and a question and answer session with internationally renowned drag queen Shangela Laquifa Wadley. Read more »
SU's esports team grows with new gaming center
As Syracuse University joins the growing trend of esports at the collegiate level, the Barnes Center at the Arch’s new gaming room gives gamers a new advantage. Read more »
How 'El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie' was kept in almost complete secrecy
Screen time columnist, Jason Conolly breaks down how the cast and crew of the Breaking Bad film, "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie." The film was released on Oct. 11. Read more »
UU to host Ryan O'Connell for stand-up show and Q/A
University Union in partnership with the LGBT Resource Center and Disability Cultural Center will host Ryan O’Connell on Oct. 22. Read more »
Julie's Cauldron will host workshops about witchcraft, tea leaf readings
The second year of Witches Workshops will take place at Julie’s Cauldron in Kirkville, New York on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. Read more »
'Theater of War' performance will catalyze discussion about wounds of war
Theater of War Productions is bringing its signature project “Theater of War” to Maxwell Auditorium this Thursday, where a reading of the Ancient Greek play “Ajax” will be followed by a panel and town hall-like discussion. Read more »
'Music and Message' program features musical performances, spoken reflection
Sunday's rendition of Hendricks Chapel Choir's "Music and Message" weekly event was featured around the theme "Seasons of Love," which included music from famous musicals. Read more »
Rocktober concert to fundraise for local public school music programs
The lineup for the Rocktober concert will be performers Florist, Dr Danny and Lauren Goodyear. The concert will be held on Oct. 12 starting at 4:30 p.m. at Setnor Auditorium. Read more »
SU African Student Union to host this year's 'Rip the Runway'
The African Student Union will be the lone host for this year’s Rip the Runway fashion show. The show is set on Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. and will follow the theme of African Folktale and village community. Read more »
3 SU professors collaborated on a live, folk-driven album
Excerpt: SU professors will drop their new folk album, “Live and Listening” Oct. 16., which was originally recorded during a show at the 443 Social Club & Lounge in Syracuse, this gave the inspiration to produce the album. Read more »
