Glazed & Confused, local doughnut shop, to celebrate its 1st birthday
This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Glazed & Confused, a doughnut bakery and coffee shop on the outskirts of Armory Square. Read more »
Onondaga County
Forget microwave dorm ramen, Kasai Ramen just opened in Armory Square
Kasai Ramen opened in Armory Square on Monday. Owner Kyle Mastropietro hopes to “wow” guests with an authentic eatery and modern scenery. Read more »
New county Legislature chairman David Knapp uses local roots to work across the aisle
Republican David Knapp, who was unanimously voted to replace County Executive Ryan McMahon as chairman last month, has been involved in the central New York political scene since 1999. Read more »
4 news stories you may have missed this weekend
From a campus Veterans Day Ceremony to two city shootings, these are the biggest stories from the weekend. Read more »
Save your wallet, save the planet — use reusable bags
Environment columnist Peter Morrissey encourages New York state to ban plastic bags and promote reusable bags. Read more »
Voter turnout soars in Onondaga County, matching national trend
More county residents voted in the 2018 midterm elections than in the previous two midterms. Experts said the jump in voter turnout is in response to the Trump administration. Read more »
These campus offices help students connect with the city of Syracuse through service
These SU staff are helping students connect with the Syracuse community in time for the holidays. Read more »
A capella group Main Squeeze will tell a story through songs at fall show ‘Squeeze’s Candy Land’
All-women a cappella group Main Squeeze will host its fall invitational, “Squeeze’s Candy Land,” on Friday. Read more »
Democrats win New York state Legislature elections in Onondaga County
Rachel May defeated Republican Janet Burman in the election for the State Senate’s 53rd District seat on Tuesday. Incumbent Bill Magnarelli also held onto his state assembly seat over Republican challenger Edward Ott. Read more »
Syracuse NAACP helps bus voters to polls for the 1st time
Syracuse NAACP’s “Souls to the Polls” program allowed voters to call in and request a ride to their polling location. Read more »
Genevieve Spielberg, SU alumna and entrepreneur, to give insight on classical music
Entertainment industry leader and entrepreneur Genevieve Spielberg will speak as part of the Soyars Leadership Lecture Series on Thursday night. Read more »
American High is a film production company operating out of an abandoned Liverpool middle school
Syracuse Studios, a full-service film production company operating in Liverpool, is finishing up its fifth feature film. Read more »
SU professor Sharif Bey to showcase artwork at national museum
Syracuse University professor Sharif Bey will be honored at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery for his fine artwork. Read more »
Colleges in Pittsburgh channel grief into forward momentum, showing they will not ‘surrender’
As the world mourns the massacre in Pittsburgh, leaders of all faiths are mobilizing college campuses to act forward. Read more »
3 local photographers awarded annual Light Work grant to further projects
The grant, which has been awarded to more than 100 artists since its inception, was established to support local artists. This year, three photographers have been honored: Jerry Lim, Michelle Gabel and Nydia Blas. Read more »
Head bobbing to sick beats, do lyrics still matter in rap?
An artist’s image may influence which music we value most, but our judgement of a song may be clouded by the quality of a song’s technical production. Read more »
OPEN CALL: How the theater scene in Syracuse is becoming more accessible
Disability rights advocates push for increased arts accessibility in Syracuse, praising Syracuse Stage for setting the standard. Read more »
Katko, Balter discuss gun violence, Trump’s rhetoric in debate
Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) and Dana Balter are vying for the congressional district that includes Syracuse. Read more »
After 2 years of researching the central New York food system, FoodPlanCNY prepares final reports to stakeholders
FoodPlanCNY, a program started by professors at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF, aims to increase public awareness of central New York’s food system. Read more »
Hip-hop artist SahBabii to headline UU Bandersnatch concert
SahBabii will headline the November concert, other performers include rappers Melii and Valee. Read more »
The Ark is the latest underground music scene, after closure of Space Camp
The underground performing arts venue is more than a space for student artists to connect. Read more »
4 news stories you missed during Family Weekend
From local politics to campus speakers, these are four of the biggest stories to catch up on from the weekend. Read more »
No family on family weekend? Here’s some self-care alternatives
If you’re feeling left out from the upcoming Family Weekend, indulge in some self-care to recuperate from the last two weeks of midterms. Read more »
5 ways to keep your family entertained this weekend
If football isn’t your favorite thing, here are some other ideas for how to spend Family Weekend. Read more »
