PopCon cultivates intimate fandom in ‘hometown con’
Fan convention Syracuse PopCon united fans with a shared love of pop culture. Read more »
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Toaster the 'dorm dog' is Lawrinson's local celebrity
Lawrinson Hall’s Resident Advisor, Ellen Clark, provides a unique experience to residents with her “dorm dog," Toaster. Read more »
Opinion: Elon Musk is democracy’s biggest threat
By restoring their access to a platform as powerful as X, Musk is creating a space where misinformation, hate and division flourish. This is not an abstract concern. It’s a clear and present threat to the stability of democratic society. Read more »
The 'cult of celebrity' distracts people from real-world problems
As I grow older, I want to do a better job of not caring about a class of people who are growing more wildly out of touch with the rest of us. More of us, especially those in the younger generations, should think about doing the same. Read more »
Instagram’s attempt to quietly limit ‘political content’ is a means of censorship
For those who want to continue viewing what Instagram determines as “political content,” tap the three-dash menu on your Instagram app on the top right corner, proceed to the “Settings and activity” section, select “Content preferences,” and then access the “Political content” menu and enable the “Don’t limit” setting. Read more »
No matter how you view TikTok, banning the platform would be censorship
We are so worried that the CCP will undermine democracy, so what do we do? Block or ban a social media platform. I have lived under a censorious regime, and I can tell you it is not something we want for our country. Read more »
What 'grandmacore' teaches us about girlhood, growing up
In a world where women are held to impossible, contradictory standards of beauty and aging, it seems to me that teenage girls and elderly women have far more in common with each other than we might think. Read more »
The entertainment industry needs to better protect underage creators
Parents and family members who are supposed to protect their children, who should be looking out for their safety and well-being, are now exposing them to audiences on the internet for engagement, views and profit. Read more »
AI deepfakes affect us all – but not in the same ways
If we’re going to make a difference in how we punish creators and distributors of deepfake pornography, we have to start by asking ourselves who we consider worthy of protection, who we want to fight for and what value we place in our own image. Read more »
Beauty industry, social media impress unhealthy standards onto youth
The brunt of responsibility lies within the industries that prey on women’s insecurities, not even caring to safe-guard young girls from the same exploitation. Read more »
We should advocate for internet safety laws after experiencing the tolls firsthand
As young adults, we are some of the first people experiencing the long-term negative effects that social media can have. We should be worried that current youth will experience the same fate if internet safety regulations don’t change. Read more »
Media literacy education is necessary for every student
The mainstreaming and pervasiveness of conspiracy theories and disinformation has become one the most serious challenges to the foundation of American political consensus and governance. Read more »
A parasocial relationship shouldn’t replace genuine connection
Parasocial relationships are just one example of the dangers of being chronically online. They can be anything from platonic to romantic, and are based on wanting to be close to or with the figures we’re obsessed with. Read more »
Syracuse native uses her passion for food to boost local businesses
Savorcuse supports local businesses through creativity and marketing Read more »
The Aces, Ella Jane, Sarah Kinsley to perform at first-ever Block Darty
University Union has announced that The Aces will headline the inaugural Block Darty, along with performances from Ella Jane and Sarah Kinsley. Read more »
Selling what they're smoking: Here are 4 hip-hop artists with their own lines of cannabis
Throughout the history of hip-hop rappers have been making music with and about mairjuana, these five rappers took this to the next level and now sell their own licensed cannabis products. Read more »
What to expect from Aminé, Kaytranada’s upcoming collaborative album
With their upcoming collaborative album coming soon, see where hip-hop artists Aminé and Kaytrandada have found success so far. Read more »
Bandier senior delves into entertainment industry, mental health in new podcast
Senior Jordyn Tareaz combines passion for mental health and the entertainment industry in her new podcast which invites industry and wellness professionals to talk with her. Read more »
Jazz concert featuring acclaimed guitarist defies language barriers
Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Leandro Pellegrino was joined by fellow jazz musicians and stopped by SU to perform their music with professor Marianne Solivan. Read more »
Want to bring music to your ears? Check out these 4 concerts
From an EDM drums duo to a send off concert for a popular house-show venue, check out these four upcoming concerts. Read more »
6LACK pushes creative boundaries while maintaining R&B roots in 'Since I Have a Lover'
After not releasing an album since 2018, Atlanta rapper 6LACK has ended his five-year hiatus with the release of his third album ‘Since I Have A Lover.’ Read more »
Deanna Witkowski shares 'sacred jazz' with students during SU residency
As part of her residency at SU, Deanna Witkowski shared her ‘sacred jazz’ and performed with the Morton Schiff Jazz Ensemble, the Orange Juice Quintet and the Hendricks Chapel Choir this past weekend. Read more »
Student artists share original music, covers at University Union's Planet Underground
University Union hosted their Planet Underground concert this past Saturday featuring student artists. Read more »
The Kid LAROI kicks off new tour with electrifying performance at the Oncenter
Nineteen year old rapper The Kid Laroi kicked off his ‘Bleed for You’ tour on Wednesday with a performance at the OnCenter in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
