HEAVY HITTERS: Rock Steady Boxing CNY supports people battling Parkinson’s disease
The central New York location of Rock Steady Boxing has provided a welcoming space for those affected by Parkinson’s disease since opening in 2016. Read more »
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Kendrick Lamar crafts original, relevant music for "Black Panther"
Produced by Kendrick Lamar, "Black Panther: The Album" is heading for a No. 1 debut on next week's Billboard 200 chart. Here’s what makes it stand out. Read more »
InterFaith Works and Thrive at SU adapt to declining refugee population
With the dramatic decline in refugees, the local nonprofit and Thrive at SU have adapted their services but remain active as ever. Read more »
Dear people with colds: Stop coughing on me
Humor columnist Annabeth Mann has had a mild cold for weeks and is finally putting her foot down. Read more »
Dang’s Cafe serves traditional Vietnamese cuisine on Butternut Street
Dang’s Cafe, which opened on Jan. 26, strives to serve traditional, authentic Vietnamese food and give back to the community while doing so. Read more »
Here’s why SU senior LaNia Roberts wears a crown every day
As a teenager, she didn’t see herself as beautiful. Now, after a journey of self-love and acceptance, LaNia Roberts aims to inspire others with her art. Read more »
Cuse for Good: Joey Bada$$ gives energetic performance for social justice
As part of the first-ever Cuse for Good event, Joey Bada$$ performed in Goldstein Auditorium Saturday night. Student performers Phil The Artist and dance troupe The Outlaws opened for him. Read more »
SASSE to challenge the gender binary in annual 'Vagina Monologues' performance
Students Advocating Sexual Safety and Empowerment will host its 14th annual performance of “The Vagina Monologues” on Friday. The programming has been adjusted to be more inclusive of nonbinary and transgender communities. Read more »
Give your Valentine a homemade treat to satisfy their sweet tooth
On Valentine’s Day, the best gifts are made from the heart. Fortunately, these cheap and easy-to-make snacks are a surefire way to make your and your partner’s hearts happy. Read more »
The Mowers’ contributions on and around the Hill make them an SU power couple
Eric and Judy Mower met at SU as undergraduate students in the 1960s. Ever since, they’ve continued making an impact on the Syracuse community together. Read more »
‘50 Shades’ franchise celebrates sexuality, but there’s still work to do
Though the “Fifty Shades” franchise may be lackluster in terms of storytelling, it serves as a catalyst for discourse about women's sexuality. Read more »
Eat, drink and be messy on Valentine’s Day at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is hosting a Valentine’s Day event geared toward singles. They’ll have five drink specials, ridesharing promotions through Lyft and live music. Read more »
KeyBank’s multi-year grant to Baltimore Woods will fund ‘place-based’ education
Baltimore Woods Nature Center’s Nature in the City program has provided interactive science classes to Syracuse city schools since 2002. The program recently received a multi-year donation from KeyBank. Read more »
SU senior releases LP about low-budget Western films
What would “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” sound like with no budget? Andy Medosa is crafting lo-fi soundtracks for imaginary movies. Read more »
BlackCuse Pride provides safe spaces for queer people of color in Syracuse
The Syracuse organization strives to cultivate a safe environment for LGBT people of color — which its creator said she couldn’t find in the community. Read more »
Landmark Theatre celebrates 90 years of entertainment in Syracuse
From a 1920s movie palace to a modern venue for tours and musical performances, the Landmark Theatre is celebrating 90 years of stage events in downtown Syracuse. Read more »
Dr. King Elementary School, SU partner to pay homage during Black History Month
Syracuse University and Dr. King Elementary School joined forces Saturday to honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The school will continue to engage the community throughout Black History Month. Read more »
Syracuse University faculty to host lecture series aimed at strengthening inclusion
Through the discussion series, the professors hope to foster candid conversations with students about police brutality, rape culture and economic injustice. Read more »
Here’s how to hack into Chick-fil-A’s healthy menu ahead of its grand opening in Cicero
Foodie columnist Taylor Lucero breaks down the healthiest Chick-fil-A meals coming to central New York this month. Read more »
Boxing-based organization Fight For Hearts kicks off American Heart Month with guest coach
Fight For Hearts is trying to change the community for the better, and brought in multinational championship boxer Cam F. Awesome to help the cause. Read more »
Super Bowl movie trailers preview an exciting, franchise-heavy year
Movie trailers that premiere during the Super Bowl can create a lot of buzz. Screen Time columnist Erik Benjamin ranks his top picks for previews that aired during the game. Read more »
Juice will test a fresh sound during its Syracuse performance this week
Boston-based band Juice is scheduled to perform at Funk ‘n Waffles on Thursday. The group will be playing songs off its debut album, allowing the audience to hear its fresh sound. Read more »
5 things to know about actress and social activist Yara Shahidi
Yara Shahidi is making a difference both on- and off-screen. She’ll take part in a panel later this month at Syracuse University as part of the “Cuse for Good: Social Justice” event. Read more »
Good To Go Cafe offers homemade food from a range of cuisines, right behind Varsity Pizza
The cafe is tucked away behind Varsity Pizza, but its Mexican and Italian food specials attract regular customers. Read more »
