Writer archives: Ofentse Mokoka
Dirty Lucciano wins Pride Union Drag Show finals
The annual Pride Union Drag Show Finale this Tuesday brought drama, horror and comedy to Goldstein Auditorium. Read more »
Through drag persona Dirty Lucciano, Dominick Allen takes control of his sexuality
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. While Dominick Allen didn’t walk away with a win after… Read more »
Austin Rose uses a life of creativity to enchant in Pride Union drag debut
Acting major Austin Rose uses their love for music, comedy and Disney villains to inspire their drag persona, Vera Kewl. Read more »
SU senior, drag king Hunter Kusak advocates for change, diversity through performance
SU student and Syracuse native, Hunter Kusak has always loved dancing and expressing themselves, so this year, Kusak made their debut as Quirt Taylor in the Pride Union Drag show on campus. Read more »
Olivia Dalfino embraces art, identity in return to Pride Union Drag Show
Before she performs in the Pride Union Drag Show finals, learn about Olivia Dalfino and her journey in drag. Read more »
Caribfest honors beauty, individuality of Caribbean cultures
This past Sunday, the Caribbean Student Association hosted their annual Caribfest, highlighting the various cultures of Caribbean countries. Read more »
Author Nicole Terez Dutton shares poetry as part of an SU reading series
Author Nicole Terez Dutton spoke to SU students Wednesday night as part of the English Department’s Raymond Carver reading series. Read more »
As Black History Month ends, students and staff look to improve student engagement in events
With the end of Black History Month approaching, students and staff reflect on the engagement of the school and community. Read more »
SU's BioInspired Institute brings interdisciplinary approach to cutting-edge tech
Through interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration, Syracuse University’s BioInspired Institute has created animal-inspired robots. Read more »
Electro-acoustic sextet 315 Ensemble reimagines classical music
After a brief time away, a band of SU alumni has come back together to out their unique spin on classical music. Read more »
Student organizations struggle to manage fiscal obstacles with new tier system
Clubs and organizations on SU’s campus are given money through a tier system, but some question its efficiency. Read more »
Author and actress Jennette McCurdy talks healing, humor at UU event
Jennette McCurdy, best known for her role as Sam in “iCarly,” came to SU following the release of her memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” Read more »
Everson Museum of Art highlights diverse work of CNY Artist Initiative recipients
The Everson Museum of Art hosted an event to showcase all the artists that were selected in the 2022 CNY Artist Initiative. Read more »
‘It’s inevitable’: Gloomy weather is coming, and so is seasonal depression
As winter approaches and the weather gets colder, students around Syracuse will start feeling the effects of seasonal affective disorder. Read more »
Bandersnatch artists captivate crowd with new songs, old favorites
Bandersnatch returned with performances from Froggies, Tommy Lefroy and Emotional Oranges. Read more »
Library, book shop owners discuss long history of books on race being banned
While banning books based on their mentioning of race is not a new phenomenon, it has become an increasingly controversial issue in recent years. Read more »
‘For the vibes’: Students revel in droves at Juice Jam 2022
T-Pain, Flo Milli, Yung Gravy and Doechii took to the Juice Jam stage, bringing students together for the annual back to school concert. Read more »
‘Status quo disruptor’ Kendra Lee places diversity, equity, inclusion at forefront’
SU alumnus uses her experiences as an Asian American woman to fight for diversity, equity and inclusion at the Philadelphia Inquirer. Read more »