Writer: Louis Platt
How these 6 SU alumni landed spots on 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 lists
This year, six Syracuse University alumni landed spots on varying 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 lists. Read More »
Bandier student creates company to develop emerging musicians
Syracuse University senior David Stuart’s company, StudioArt Entertainment, has signed three artist since the fall 2020 semester started. Read More »
SUNY-ESF event addresses violence toward Indigenous women
The event hosted by Diversity @ ESF 24/7/365 aimed to foster dialogue about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and the effects of this violence on children. Read More »
Play commemorates Trans Day of Remembrance
The LGBT Resource Center and Office of Multicultural Affairs streamed the play “SIJSIWAYULU,” which tells the story of two transgender women claiming their Two-Spirit identity. Read More »
Student musician Heit Haus to release new single, performs sunrise set
Lucas Dell’Abate, who recently adopted the stage name Heit Haus, performed techno music at 6 a.m. last month and will now stream the set online. Read More »
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 »
Syracuse Cucinas photographs local kitchens
Michael Massenzio’s Instagram page features photographs and interviews from several kitchens in Syracuse, including Kasai Ramen and Eden. 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 »
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 »
Black-owned Winnie’s Soul Delicious to open on Marshall Street
Winnie’s will be the first Black-owned restaurant to operate on Marshall St. when it opens next month. Read More »
Rapper Smino performs virtual concert for SU’s Welcome Week
St. Louis rapper Smino performed eight of his songs in front of a virtual audience for SU’s Welcome Week. Read More »
University Union, Syracuse music venues implement alternate concert formats
Under phase four of NY state reopening, venues such as The Westcott Theater can welcome patrons back for concerts at reduced capacity. Read More »
Central New York Regional Market vendors adapt to COVID-19 pandemic
Vendors at the CNY Regional Market have continued to sell products such as coffee and honey even as the physical setup of the market has changed due to social distancing guidelines. Read More »
Singer-songwriter Riz La Vie talks inspiration behind latest EP “Feed.”
Riz La Vie began booking and performing shows when he was a teenager. He has recently performed on Instagram Live due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »
Syracuse-based EthioEritrea named one of the top restaurants by CNN
Prior to starting EthioEritrea Restaurant in Syracuse, Tesfahiwot Okube lived and worked in a refugee camp in Ethiopia, where he ran a cafe. Read More »
CNY Brewfest celebrates over 100 local breweries in 24th annual festival
The 24th annual Central New York Brewfest at the New York State Fairgrounds will feature over 100 breweries and music from local band, Soul Risin’. Read More »