Apex Entertainment center reopens at Destiny USA
After months of being closed, Apex Entertainment center at Destiny USA is reopening, with precautions such as increased cleaning and limited laser tag participants. Read more »
Syracuse
University Union will host virtual Q&A with comedian Eric Andre
Comedian Sarah Sherman will moderate the event, which UU is hosting in partnership with the Traditions Commission. Read more »
Students seek community service alternatives as programs move online
Several community service programs at SU have transitioned online this semester. Read more »
Foundation awards grants for initiatives that improve Black communities
The Black Equity & Excellence Fund is supporting initiatives such as Sankofa N.E.S.T.’s Griot Guide Project. Read more »
SU increased inclusion for LGBTQ players. But there's still work to do.
Syracuse received an 85/100 on the Athlete Equality Index measuring LGBTQ inclusion in athletics. Read more »
Classical guitarist Eliot Fisk talks music, transition to online learning
Eliot Fisk performed the first concert in the Society of New Music’s 49th season on Sunday and discussed his work in an interview with SU instructor Ken Meyer. Read more »
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
Latino community members share memories behind family recipes
For Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month, The Daily Orange spoke with community members about the significance of their family recipes. Read more »
Cartoonist Robb Armstrong reminisces time at SU, discusses new book
Syracuse University alumnus Robb Armstrong discussed his new book on Wednesday, along with how his cartoonist career started at SU and with The Daily Orange. Read more »
NCAA grants winter sport athletes additional year of eligibility
NCAA will grant the additional year regardless of whether an athlete plays this winter. Read more »
'Fandango at the Wall’ captures spirit of son jarocho music genre
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn says the documentary showcases the power of music through the stories of talented, passionate musicians. Read more »
Good Uncle continues to grow business, aims to collaborate with SU
This week Good Uncle products will be available in campus cafes at SU, where the company began offering delivery to college students. Read more »
Green Party deserves a spot on the debate stage
Political infighting has turned millions of Americans away from politics, elevating a legitimate third option can change that. Read more »
Thrift stores reopen, adapt to COVID-19 guidelines
During the pandemic, thrift stores have balanced increased donations with understaffing, with some shoppers vying for online options. Read more »
Cafe focuses on micro-seasonal produce, supports local businesses
The cafe, which opened Oct. 1, operates as a cooperative with local businesses and sources produce on a weekly, rather than quarterly, schedule. Read more »
Ben Ford talks refurbished tailgate clothing brand
SU sophomore Ben Ford is developing a celebrity ambassador program for the brand, featuring one of the creators of the song “Jordan Belfort.” Read more »
Domestic violence calls jump in Syracuse after NY lockdown
Experts said some of the health measures meant to prevent COVID-19 spread have created new concerns for victims of intimate partner violence. Read more »
What Indigenous Peoples Day means to Syracuse University students
To members of the organization Indigenous Students At Syracuse, the day is an opportunity for education, reflection and representation. Read more »
Eric Devendorf organizes back-to-school charity clinic for local children
Syracuse basketball alumni Eric Devendorf organized a back-to-school charity basketball clinic for local children. Read more »
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 »
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 »
Syracuse will remove Christopher Columbus statue, rename plaza
The city will remove the statue after residents denounced the statue Columbus as a symbol of colonialism and white supremacy. 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 »
