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 »
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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 »
Scholarship to honor legacy of street musician Eli Harris
The family of Eli Harris is creating the scholarship in an effort to preserve the legacy of determination, charisma and love reflected in his music. Read more »
SU student releases debut single ‘Warmer,’ plans winter EP
Rachel Bershad released the song on Sept. 4 and has an EP titled “New Jade” in the works. Read more »
SU senior sells illustrations of women of color to dispel stereotypes
Syracuse University senior Olivia Zimmerman makes art portraying Black girls in a positive light and sells it on her Etsy site. Read more »
Syracuse Cultural Workers centers art on Black Lives Matter, pandemic
The publishing company has continued to produce posters, mugs and other art promoting social justice during the pandemic, as demand has increased due to recent social justice movements. Read more »
Campus organizations offer socially-distanced, virtual activities
During the coronavirus pandemic, college students have had to find new ways to socialize. Read more »
The film industry in 2020: many theaters still closed, releases altered
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says films are still being made and released during the pandemic, but with different timelines and formats. Read more »
SU student sells fashionable, reusable masks
Merak NY, Pamela Flores’ company, offers sustainable silk-satin masks, which are hand-sewn and reusable. Read more »
Young entrepreneur promotes Syracuse businesses
Sebastian Ramirez, a Syracuse community member was listed on Yahoo! Finance’s “Top 15 Young Entrepreneurs of 2020.” Read more »
Syracuse Stage launches first 'COLD READ SHORTs' series
The series is an added component to the annual Cold Reads Festival, which was canceled this year due to the pandemic. Read more »
Newhouse students run record label out of Watson Hall
Twenty-08 Records, which produces music across multiple genres, hopes to release more long-form projects this semester. Read more »
Syracuse native makes charms to support local businesses, nonprofits
Kim Pham, a Syracuse native, started making charms back in 2013, but since then has been utilizing her skills to benefit local organizations. Read more »
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie will headline virtual Juice Jam 2020
A Boogie wit da Hoodie will headline at a virtual Juice Jam this year alongside Ari Lennox and Beach Bunny on Sept. 13. Read more »
DJ BenSpence brings mentorship from big artists to SU music scene
Freshman Ben Fritz, who goes by the DJ name BenSpence, was mentored by Avicii and performed at Ultra Music Festival three times. Read more »
‘UNIQUE’ exhibit showcases Syracuse artists with disabilities
The exhibit is coordinated by the nonprofit ARISE and will be on display at the Everson Museum through Sept. 27. Read more »
Political cartoonist displays paintings at ArtRage Gallery
A response to President Donald Trump’s time in office, Tim Atseff’s exhibit features one work for each of the seven deadly sins. Read more »
