In the maple syrup community, cultural roots run as deep as maple trees
Many maple farms, predominantly family-owned, are suffering as winters become shorter and shorter. It means the time frame for making the syrup is shrinking. Read more »
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Noble Cellar owners look to balance new restaurant with storied history
Noble Cellar, a restaurant on Onondaga Street, opened last year. A former spot on the Underground Railroad, the owners are honoring the building’s history. Read more »
Metro Boomin, Future prove their mettle with ‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’
“WE DON’T TRUST YOU” is the first full-album collaboration between Metro Boomin and Future. Together, the artists capture hustle and progress. Read more »
Our humor columnist could bring everything to the table as the next Otto
Today, our humor columnist writes a plea to be next in line to be Otto the Orange. From her lack of social anxiety to her outstanding dedication, she is the perfect candidate. Read more »
Hear the best tunes this weekend from jazz to rock tributes
From rock music to jazz tunes, enjoy this weekend’s upcoming concerts in Syracuse. Read more »
NPR podcaster Aisha Harris shares career, pop culture knowledge at Newhouse event
On Tuesday evening, podcaster Aisha Harris discussed her career and pop culture with Syracuse University campus members in Newhouse. She was invited by Eric Grode, director of the Goldring Arts Journalism program. Read more »
Hozier’s highly anticipated 'Unheard' touches on themes of longing, vulnerability
Hozier’s latest EP gives fans more like his fall album, “Unreal Unearth.” With four tracks inspired by love, loss, longing and more, our music columnist thinks this might be his best EP yet. Read more »
Kung Fu Panda 4 falls short with recycled jokes, lackluster screenwriting
The “Kung Fu Panda” franchise is back with its fourth film. Unfortunately, its story is a let-down, full of recycled jokes and predictability, our screentime columnist shares. Read more »
The Syracuse half-marathon turns competition into community
For first-time runners and experienced marathoners alike, the Syracuse Half Marathon is a special event. Some participants ran in honor of lost loved ones or to prove that they could overcome illness. Read more »
Visiting professor Krushil Watene discusses the importance of Indigenous philosophy, justice
On Monday afternoon, scholar Krushil Watene discussed Māori culture and knowledge and the overall importance of understanding Indigenous people. She was invited by the SU Humanities Center and SU Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice. Read more »
'Immaculate' offers elevated horror movie tropes with Sydney Sweeney's best role yet
Director Michael Mohan and actor-producer Sydney Sweeney teamed up for “Immaculate.” The horror film articulates a meta-commentary of Sweeney’s media portrayal. Read more »
For the first time in SU history, Otto the Orange is played by an all-women cast
For the first time, all the graduating Otto the Oranges are women. The group is just like any group of friends and lied about how they met each other for years. Read more »
OttoTHON connects SU students, local children hospital patients one dance at a time
OttoTHON raised $109,631 for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, the local children’s hospital. The event on Saturday was full of dancing, food and fun. Read more »
From a pre-eclipse party to a Forever Orange celebration, check out this week’s events
With Founders Day and the upcoming eclipse, this is a busy week for Syracuse. Check out the events below. Read more »
Gallery: A visual history of Syracuse's hardcore punk scene
Central New York is one of the longest running hotspots of hardcore music in America, and to commemorate it an exhibit was constructed to remember the history of the hardcore scene. Read more »
Syracuse’s hardcore rock community celebrates 40 years of comradery
The hardcore genre has created a family in Syracuse. On March 15, an exhibit full of memorabilia brought the community together. Read more »
Blaise Rossmann’s acting comes full circle in Syracuse showing of Broadway’s ‘Pretty Woman’
While most second-semester drama seniors go to Tepper Semester in New York City, Blaise Rossmann graduated early to embark on the “Pretty Woman The Musical” national tour. Read more »
Morgan Harper Nichols talks late-in-life autism diagnosis
Author Morgan Harper Nichols, who was diagnosed with autism at age 30, spoke about her journey on Wednesday. Many audience members related to her story. Read more »
Our humor columnist survived a pyramid scheme. Now they're offering business advice.
The most unexpected spring break ever? Our humor columnist shares how she found herself hard at work in a pyramid scheme. Read more »
From house show to theater, get your rock on this weekend
Gear up for a weekend of exciting concerts in Syracuse. Enjoy a variety of genres, from metal-rock to indie. Read more »
Paula Uche, Deborah Holihan share mixed-media exhibit honoring nature
Paula Uche and Deborah Holihan create very different art, but they come together at the Petit Branch Library until March 29. Read more »
The deeper meaning of Kacey Musgraves’ 'Deeper Well' gets lost in its repetition
“Deeper Well” by Kacey Musgraves explores her Saturn Return, or how people’s lives align with their true path when the planet returns to the same position as it was during their birth, in her new album. Read more »
‘Ricky Stanicky’ tries and fails to be a raunchy comedy from a time gone by
Peter Farrelly's “Ricky Stanicky” suffers from combining themes of classic comedies, but is too simple. Even though there are some funny moments from Zac Efron and John Cena, the movie does too much and falls short. Read more »
End of an era: Redgate house show transitions to new ownership
New Redgate owners are changing its name to “Dazed.” However, they still plan to host the same local artists the venue always has. Read more »
