Here are 4 Black student-run businesses at SU to check out
Black-owned businesses on campus include clothing and cosmetics brands such as Beauty X Paige, Sincerely,Fab, Loyalty Over Love and Basketball Royalty, LLC. Read more »
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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 »
SU alumna to open sustainable fashion boutique
SU alumna Caeresa Richardson opens the showroom for Gypsy Freedom, a socially-conscious fashion boutique, on August 31. Read more »
People’s Place opens for 50th year, with COVID-19 restrictions
An enhanced sanitation policy and mandatory masks are a few of the pandemic restrictions People’s Place will follow as it reopens for the fall semester. Read more »
Tiny Desk concerts showcase student talent
Black Box Players allows students to perform a variety of musical talents during Instagram Live Tiny Desk concerts. Read more »
Local theater companies adapt programming to pandemic guidelines
Actors and production staff at local theater companies are unsure of when they can take the stage due to COVID-19. Read more »
SU students, alumni perform songs at virtual welcome event
Two SU juniors and a recent grad performed songs they have written in the past. The artists plan to release more music this fall. Read more »
Light Work supports CNY photographers through annual grant
The three CNY photographers are pursuing projects about marginalized communities in Syracuse, as well as the physicality and impermanence of photography. 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 »
SU Fashion and Design Society hosts F*4 Zoom Series
FADS e-board members Aanya Singh and Raff Guglielmino created a talk series to forge connections between SU students and fashion industry professionals. Read more »
SU Greek life during COVID-19: No parties, social events at chapter houses
Social distancing guidelines will put large parties and some Greek life events on hold this semester. 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 »
Campus clubs will use virtual fair to connect with new students
SU clubs and organizations like First Year Players will participate in the Orange Blast! Involvement Fair, a virtual event for freshmen and transfer students during Welcome Week. Read more »
Dorm Guide: A breakdown of Syracuse University’s freshman residence halls
Here’s what to know about the residence halls that house freshmen at Syracuse University. Read more »
Redhouse Arts Center entertains through Zoom plays, virtual programming
Cast members of the virtual production “Waiting for the Host” both rehearsed and performed via Zoom. Redhouse also offers virtual workshops and interviews with directors and choreographers. 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 »
Mobile cafe brings Cafe Kubal coffee to Syracuse neighborhoods
At its neighborhood visits, the mobile cafe serves a simplified version of Cafe Kubal’s espresso bar and sets up social distance seating. Read more »
Awning app aims to provide immediate mental health treatment
Syracuse University alumnus Daniel Fridliand developed Awning Anxiety Relief to provide immediate mental health treatment for students. Read more »
UU sells T-shirts to support COVID-19 relief funds
The proceeds from the T-shirt sales will benefit the MusiCares Coronavirus Relief Fund and the Central New York COVID-19 Community Support Fund. Read more »
SU alumnus Sam Lloyd remembered by friends and family
The SU alumnus and actor died April 30 at age 56. His friends and family described him as goofy and unafraid to be himself. Read more »
UU hosts virtual performance by DJ Kaytranada
Kaytranada performed songs such as “Be Your Girl” and “GLOWED UP” at the concert, at times dancing with a glass of wine in hand. Read more »
Canadian DJ Kaytranada to perform virtual concert for SU students
The Haitian-born DJ will perform virtually for students at 8 p.m. on Friday. Read more »
King Princess performs virtual bedroom concert, talks quarantine experience
During the livestream, the singer-songwriter performed six songs, including “1950” and “Ohio,” and told students about what she has been doing during quarantine. Read more »
King Princess virtual concert moved to Saturday
Singer-songwriter King Princess will perform in a virtual concert at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Read more »
