The Kia Foundation opens first pet food pantry, thrift store in Syracuse
Years after starting pet supplies giveaway events and a food delivery program, The Kia Foundation opened a pet thrift storefront. Read more »
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Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
Community theater inspires students through Latino culture
José Miguel Hernández Hurtado continues to enrich and educate students through the theater company, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and canceled productions. Read more »
University Union to stream “The Grandmaster” with WeMedia Lab
Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students and faculty/staff can stream the film about a martial arts master until Monday at 11:59 p.m. Read more »
Broadway stars perform at virtual Redhouse fundraiser
The event, hosted in partnership with “Stars in the House,” featured performances from Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster and other theater artists. Read more »
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
Syracuse residents support Latino community through nonprofit work
Rita and Tere Paniagua have both worked for nonprofit organizations and have similar missions of broadening education opportunities in the Latino community. Read more »
SU Records offer students hands-on experience in music industry
SU Records, which started 20 years ago, provides students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in the music industry. Read more »
Jewish organizations observe High Holidays, Sukkot during pandemic
Although the holidays looked different this year due to COVID-19, Jewish organizations have still engaged students in services and celebrations. Read more »
SU honors students curate work for ‘Tell Your Story Walking’ journal
The students are in the process of editing the submissions from honors students and honors alumni prior to the launch of the publication in print and online. Read more »
SU alumni release album with band Lore City
The married couple and art-rock duo released their third album “Alchemical Task” on Tuesday. Read more »
VPA fashion design program revamps course due to pandemic regulations
Both the content and structure of fashion classes have changed due to COVID-19, with classes tailored for remote and in-person students. Read more »
University Union cancels in-person cinemas screenings until future notice
UU will continue to hold virtual screenings of four films and will post updates on future in-person screenings on social media. Read more »
SU social media influencer expands reach through clothing brand
Sophomore Shockey Sanders is selling clothes from her “Dreadful Summer” collection with student-run fashion company Popcycle. Read more »
Syracuse film industry implements safety measures to continue production
The local film industry has implemented adaptations such as drive-in movie premieres and improved air purification systems in movie production facilities. Read more »
Newly formed SU Ballet Club to offer open classes and a place to practice
SU students Madeline Alves and Erin Zearfoss created the club, which will feature student-taught classes that are open to anyone. Read more »
Millie Bobby Brown carries ‘Enola Holmes’ with strong acting, producing
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says the 16-year-old actress excels in her performance of the confident, cunning title character. Read more »
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
Latino student leaders create communities on campus
The leaders of the Puerto Rican Student Association and La L.U.C.H.A. strive to create a home for Latino students on campus. Read more »
Sister duo opens candle company BeeKind in Syracuse's westside
COVID-19 delayed the store’s opening from May to late September, but BeeKind is now selling candles and other products from its storefront in Tipperary Hill. Read more »
Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center continues specials, implements meal swipes
Although it is only open for takeout, the restaurant’s weekly orders have doubled with its new meal swipe option. Read more »
COVID-19 changes business for Syracuse's Little Italy stores
Syracuse Little Italy neighborhood businesses like Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen, Lombardi’s Import Market and Di Lauro's Bakery and Pizza have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Pawsitivitea brings the cat cafe experience to Syracuse
In addition to serving coffee and baked goods, the cat cafe aims to find stable homes for cats through adoption. Read more »
A cappella groups rehearse, record music with social distancing measures
Groups such as Main Squeeze and Oy Cappella have adopted shortened and socially distanced practices during the pandemic. Read more »
Everson Museum plans sale of $18 million Jackson Pollock painting
The museum plans to use the proceeds to support the existing collection and acquire works from underrepresented artists. Read more »
Challah At Me delivers bread to community members during Jewish holidays
Having returned to her hometown of Syracuse, Maura Koenig bakes and sells loaves of challah bread to students and community members. Read more »
SU Drama rehearses 'On the Lake' amid COVID-19, plans to perform in person
There will be five performances of “On the Lake” in the Storch Theatre on the weekend of Oct. 9 for an audience maximum of 26 people per show. Read more »
