AI remaster of Daft Punk's 'Interstella 5555' undermines film's power
Generative AI recreates Daft Punk’s 2003 anime science fiction film, “Interstella 555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem.” Read more »
Slice of Life
Skaneateles’ Dickens Christmas brings classic stories to life
For 31 years, actors dress in elaborate costumes from the 1840s and commit to characters for Dickens Christmas, a magical holiday time machine. Read more »
Gingerbread Gallery fosters creativity with family traditions
The Gingerbread Gallery at the Erie Canal Museum serves as a family tradition for many Syracuse locals. Read more »
SU students reveal year's top artists through Spotify Wrapped
The Daily Orange conducted a survey to see which songs and artists made up Syracuse University students’ 2024 Spotify Wrapped. Read more »
Destiny Mall Santa looks to teaching experience to bring holiday cheer
Using his experience as a school teacher, mall Santa Claus Jim Bay brings positivity and holiday cheer to Destiny USA. Read more »
Everson’s annual Festival of Trees, Light brightens holiday spirit
The Everson Museum of Art is hosting its 39th annual Festival of Trees & Light from Dec. 5-8 and 11-15, featuring a Christmas tree display, art workshops and holiday performances. Read more »
Explore Christmas classics, Grateful Dead covers this week
This weekend, jam out with a Grateful Dead cover band, experience the fusion of classical and rock with The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight or rock out to blues band Los Blancos. Read more »
‘In Sisters We Trust’ tells modern, satirical tale with American Girl Doll reunion
“In Sisters We Trust” is a satirical critique of performative activism, patriarchy and capitalism told by American Girl dolls. Read more »
50 years later, ‘The Godfather Part II' proves its timeless legacy
Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather Part II” explores complex themes of morality, corruption and criminality through emotional acting performances. Read more »
Songwriter Showcase highlights student songwriters, performers
The Songwriter Showcase, courtesy of Professor Jeffery Rodgers’ HNR 340 course, encourages songwriters of all skill levels to promote creativity on Syracuse University’s campus. Read more »
'DJ Lorenz-The Experience' stars on WCNY’s Pulso Central station
After emigrating from Peru, Syracuse-based DJ Renzo Quesada uses his role as a radio host on Pulso Central to spread positivity. Read more »
Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ maintains original’s concepts with few flaws
“The Piano Lesson," directed by Malcolm Washington, is a film following Boy Willie Charles as he tries to preserve his family’s heirloom piano while uncovering their secrets depicted in well-directed flashbacks. Read more »
FADS fashion show spotlights student designers with mystical, medieval theme
Syracuse University’s Fashion and Design Society held its fall/winter 2024 show, “Mystical Medieval Realm,” Sunday in Goldstein Auditorium. Read more »
Annual Holidays at Hendricks promotes harmony, belonging with student performers
Hendricks Chapel hosted its annual Holiday at Hendricks program Sunday with performances by Hendricks Chapel Choir and Syracuse University’s Symphony Orchestra. Read more »
'Interstellar' explores humanity in higher resolution 10 years later
A decade after its premiere in theaters, Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” maintains reflexivity and reminds viewers of their humanity. Read more »
Destress from finals with midnight breakfast, holiday celebrations
Join Orange After Dark for a rejuvenating late-night breakfast this finals week, or prepare to celebrate Kwanzaa with the Community Folk Arts Center. Read more »
Drew Phillips, special guest Josh Ovalle ‘spread the Drewth’ at UU event
University Union hosted internet personality Drew Phillips and special guest Josh Ovalle in Goldstein Auditorium Thursday night, bringing fans of the Emergency Intercom podcast together. Read more »
Food, music lovers celebrate 10 years of Funk 'n Waffles
This Sunday, Downtown Syracuse’s beloved Funk ‘n Waffles will celebrate 10 years of delivering funky tunes and waffle recipes to the city. Read more »
‘Lion King’ brings intricate puppets, well-loved characters to Syracuse
“The Lion King” on Broadway will play at Landmark Theatre this month as part of the show’s Rafiki National Tour. Read more »
SU Drama, Syracuse Stage's 'Cinderella' will let 'magic fill your heart'
Syracuse University’s Department of Drama and Syracuse Stage co-produced “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” a modern rendition of the classic story. Read more »
Kendrick Lamar's surprise 'GNX' drop comments on hip-hop's influence
Hip-hop poet Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, “GNX,” reflects on the genre, but lacks focus and fails to break new ground, according to our columnist. Read more »
Our humor columnist analyzes love-hate relationship with Syracuse snow
Our humor columnist quarrels with the pros and cons Syracuse winter weather brings. Read more »
Honor Fleetwood Mac, celebrate Funk 'n Waffles this weekend
This weekend, celebrate Funk n’ Waffles’ 10-year anniversary with four days of concerts, enjoy Syracuse University’s a cappella groups or get in the ugly sweater spirit. Read more »
New Sapphic Magazine brings 'sapphic renaissance' to Syracuse
Sapphic Magazine is a new publication on SU’s campus that aims to create spaces of celebration and vulnerability for sapphic individuals. Read more »
