George Wazen: DPS officer works to build positive relationships with students
George Wazen, the DPS library operations coordinator, fosters connections at SU by creating a comfortable space for students. Read more »
Writer archives: Diana Riojas
Amid declining bee population, community efforts attempt to save environment
The bee population in New York is declining, but community efforts continue to play a role in fostering a stable environment for native bees in central New York. Read more »
Khalid to headline Block Party 2019
Khalid, Rico Nasty and Kenny Beats will perform at Syracuse University’s 2019 Block Party concert, University Union announced Tuesday. Read more »
Ambition Upstate brings sneaker culture, community to Syracuse
Ambition Upstate has grown to be a hub for music, fashion and sneaker culture in Syracuse. Read more »
Tiffany Haddish speaks at 'Cuse Can! event, followed by SU-led panels
Tiffany Haddish kicked off “'Cuse Can! It Starts With Us,” an event aimed at promoting inclusivity and fostering campus dialogue. Her performance was followed by two panel discussions featuring students and community leaders. Read more »
Syracuse organ conference culminates in Hendricks Chapel performance
The Syracuse Legacies Organ Conference wrapped up Sunday with an organ performance by Kola Owolabi and the Hendricks Chapel Choir. Read more »
Dozens of students celebrated Holi with color, music
Students celebrated Holi on Sunday with a festival hosted by the SU South Asian Students Association. Read more »
Assault City Roller Derby kicked off their season on International Women’s Day
Assault City Roller Derby celebrated Women’s History Month with their season kick-off bout, recognizing their evolution as an` organization as the sport gains popularity. Read more »
SUArt Galleries to produce exhibit from 180 anonymously-donated works
SUArt Galleries received more than 180 works from an anonymous donor and has been collaborating with graduate students to produce an exhibition to debut next fall. Read more »
1st New York State Winter Fair packs entertainment, food and rides indoors
The first New York State Winter Fair wrapped up Sunday night. Thousands of guests packed the Expo Center for food, rides and live entertainment. Read more »
Barbershop serves Syracuse community through family values
As the surroundings around Collins Barber & Beauty Shop changes, the store is considered a hub for community engagement and youth motivation. Read more »
Rapper DES leaves SU, finds new sound
Destinii Donawa, or “DES, the problem" a former Syracuse University student and rising rapper, draws inspiration from the darker points of her life as she experiments with new beats and a new style. Read more »
Here are the voices of the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse
Activists who participated in the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse said this year’s event was for more than just resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency — it was also meant to celebrate the diversity of Syracuse through embracing intersectionality. Read more »
Black Speaker Series provides advice to South Side youth
The South Side Communication Youth Program’s Black Speaker Series invites community leaders share personal stories about their successes despite youth struggles. Read more »
‘Polar Express’ Pajama Party brings community together with holiday cheer
Across New York state, families can enjoy "The Polar Express"-themed train rides and movie screenings throughout the holiday season. Read more »
Here’s how SU’s 5 new diversity officers will address issues of diversity, inclusion
SU has appointed five new diversity officers who plan to address diversity issues in their respective schools. They’ll do this by listening to the concerns of the community. Read more »
Syracuse NAACP helps bus voters to polls for the 1st time
Syracuse NAACP’s “Souls to the Polls” program allowed voters to call in and request a ride to their polling location. Read more »
CHAIN REACTION: Women engineers of color at SU call for more representation
SU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is working to address students’ concerns about diversity and inclusion. Read more »
5 news stories you missed while preparing for Juice Jam
Stories from local and national politics you may have missed over the weekend. Read more »
Syracuse unemployment rate remains stagnant, lagging behind US job growth
While the national unemployment keeps hitting record lows, Syracuse’s job growth has made smaller strides in recent years. Read more »
Study: Online education enrollment rates increase, traditional college enrollment rates remain stagnant
Across the United States, for-profit online institutions are experiencing declines in enrollment, while nonprofit online programs are increasing in popularity. Read more »
SU Human Rights Film Festival to celebrate 15th anniversary with boundary-pushing films
The festival will feature five films, including "Plastic China” and “Lipstick Under My Burkha." Read more »
