Shorter albums, change in lyricism marks hip-hop shift
While the 2010s saw some outstanding conscious hip-hop, it also led to the rise of clout-chasing artists and perpetuated rivalries between women artists in the industry. Read more »
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SU Bandier student to perform at Lollapalooza this summer
Bandier freshman, Lucas Dell’Abate will DJ at Lollapalooza, a Chicago-based music festival, this summer. Read more »
Whethan, Saba, Adult Mom to headline Mayfest 2019
University Union announced the Mayfest 2019 lineup Tuesday evening. Read more »
All in the details: How the creator of Original Grain got his start
The brain behind two of Syracuse’s most popular restaurants shares how when creating a restaurant, it’s all in the details. Read more »
Peaks Coffee to open after owner’s struggles with mental health
Cazenovia-based Peaks Coffee will return to its hometown roots, with a Syracuse cafe opening up this winter. Read more »
'WOMP WOMP': A small crowd turned out for UU's annual Bandersnatch concert series
As the lights dimmed in Goldstein Auditorium, Syracuse University’s Black Reign Step Team took the stage. They were opening for Wednesday night’s performers at the… Read more »
SahBabbii, Melii and Valee prove Bandersnatch is a great scene for emerging artists, college crowd
Although the crowd was small, Bandersnatch artists delivered memorable, high-energy performances. Read more »
5 things to know about Bandersnatch headliner SahBabii
Atlanta rapper SahBabii will headline Bandersnatch this week. Here are five things to know before his performance. Read more »
NEXT CHAPTER: George Saunders takes inspiration from students, changes perspective to push his writing
George Saunders, an English professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ creative writing program, will deliver the inaugural lecture of SU’s fall 2018 University Lecture series this Thursday at Hendricks Chapel. Read more »
CHAIN REACTION: Women engineers of color at SU call for more representation
SU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is working to address students’ concerns about diversity and inclusion. Read more »
Visionary San Diego artist redefines how we view people on the streets
Neil Shigley, a San Diego-based artist, offers a new look at homeless people through his exhibit, “Invisible People” at Syracuse’s ArtRage Gallery. Read more »
A little late-night music: Opening Night cabaret series returns to Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Stage and CNY Jazz Arts Foundation have partnered to present an Opening Night cabaret series for the second year in a row. Read more »
Hip-hop can no longer be a men’s-only club
With rising hip-hop and rap artists such as Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, the music world is constantly evolving. But it’s time for the industry to change alongside it. Read more »
A look at Kanye’s new album ‘Ye’
Kanye was Kanye in his eighth studio album he released last week. Music columnist Jalen Nash breaks down how each track connects to Kanye’s former albums and personal life. Read more »
5 things to know about DJ Medasin
DJ Medasin will perform at SU’s Block Party alongside Gucci Mane and SZA later this month, so here’s what you need to know about him. Read more »
Gallery: Burg, SALES and Whitney play Bandersnatch concert
Here are the best photos from University Union’s Bandersnatch concert, which featured musicians from Detroit, Chicago and Orlando. Read more »
Charlie Burg, SALES and Whitney light up the stage at Bandersnatch concert
The group of musicians performed Wednesday night in Goldstein Auditorium to an intimate audience for University Union's spring Bandersnatch concert. Read more »
Toronzo Cannon brings classic Chicago blues to Syracuse
Bus driver by day and guitarist by night, eclectic bluesman Toronzo Cannon will bring his energy and soul to Funk ‘n Waffles this week. Read more »
Indie-rock duo Whitney to headline spring Bandersnatch concert
University Union announced the lineup for the Bandersnatch concert of the semester, which includes Whitney, SALES and Charlie Burg. Read more »
Syracuse University junior to bring travel business to South by Southwest
Growing up, Kevin Rieck always wanted to be an inventor. Now he has a business, Ravle, that streamlines travel through film. Read more »
‘A Raisin in the Sun’ takes the stage in Syracuse
Lorraine Hansberry’s classic about a black family from Chicago will play in Syracuse until March 11. Here’s what some of its actors had to say at a recent post-performance talkback. Read more »
Rappers like Joey Bada$$ are using their influence for good
Music columnist Jalen Nash explains how some of today’s most popular rappers are using their music to further social justice causes. Read more »
RPI student fulfills dream of finding meteorite
An RPI student walked out of his last class on a Wednesday hoping to fulfill his dream of finding a meteorite. By that Friday, after eight hours driving and even more spent searching, he had done just that. Read more »
Architecture professor to take next steps in 5-year research project in Serbia
Mitesh Dixit is an architect, philosopher, lecturer and educator who is wrapping up his first semester at Syracuse University. Read more »
