Syracuse News

Empowerment Banquet fosters strength in young women
By Lucia Baez
February 26, 2016 - 1:03pm
Comedian April Lee Hernandez headlined the 16th annual event, hosted by the Xi chapter of Omega Phi Beta. “The Era of the New Woman” was the banquet's theme.

With a brilliantly themed Gatsby-styled banquet, the Xi chapter of Omega Phi Beta hosted their 16th annual Empowerment of Women Banquet and managed to carry out this year’s message: "The Era of the New Woman."

Wolff’s Biergarten brings Syracuse soccer fans, beer enthusiasts together
By Ellen Meyers
February 1, 2016 - 7:03am
Downtown Syracuse's new German bar caters to a wide variety of Central New Yorkers, especially soccer enthusiasts.

After being open for more than two months, Wolff’s Biergarten continues to serve a niche demographic in Central New York: Syracusans who enjoy European beer and soccer.

New Pop-Up Market promotes student makers
By Nicole Harris
November 11, 2015 - 8:42am
Design to Table sells products made by Syracuse University students in Marshall Square Mall.

[Correction: Our original article stated that "makers get 10 percent commission on all sold items." This information was incorrect as makers receive 90 percent of all sold items. The article has been corrected to reflect the correct information.]

A new pop-up market is giving student makers and designers an access point to sell their products.

Syracuse herbalist concocts tonics to prep bodies for winter
By Stephanie Jade Wong
November 10, 2015 - 4:36pm
Central New York herbalist Deb Thorna makes natural products to lessen the chances of getting sick during cold weather.

Winter will blow in soon, which could mean being surrounded by people coughing, sneezing and sniffling. Although there are prescription and over-the-counter medications, herbal tonics may be an alternative addition or solution to lessen the chances of getting sick. Herbalist Deb Thorna, 59, recently hosted a Winter Health with Herbs event as part of her Herb Academy program.

Thorna, a Petit Branch Library clerk, said she has studied herbalism for more than 15 years.

Zombie Ball brings undead to life
By NewsHouse Staff
October 25, 2015 - 7:32pm
Halloween came early for guests at the Zombie Ball this weekend.

The undead came to life on the dance floor during K-Rock's Zombie Ball at the Landmark Theatre on Saturday.

Attendees dressed up in their best costumes and slipped on their dancing shoes to boogie the night away.

Makeup artists painted on scary and bloody faces while guests dressed as zombies, vampires and witches hit the dance floor to songs such as Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye."

Orange After Dark Paint Nite event allows students to channel inner Picasso
By Nick Papantonis
October 13, 2015 - 6:40pm
Students got creative at Paint Nite, a painting party Orange After Dark hosted on Friday.

With “What is Love” blaring over the loudspeakers, Claire McKenney looked around the Sheraton Hotel ballroom, which resembled more of an art studio than a meeting space.

Fall Out Boy fans: Get ready to Dance, Dance
By Stephanie Jade Wong
October 12, 2015 - 1:47pm
Don't miss a chance to say, 'Thanks for the Memories' when Fall Out Boy comes to Syracuse.

Fall Out Boy announced their latest tour today, called Wintour is Coming, with a stop in Syracuse. 

Syracuse Snarl brings horror movie characters to life on the runway
By Dan Poorman
October 12, 2015 - 2:07am
The Halloween spirit is in the air with Syracuse Fashion Week's third Snarl fashion show.

It’s not every day that a fashion show opens with little Danny Torrance wheeling down the runway on his iconic tricycle, only to be met by—you guessed it—those ghostly Grady twins and a most unsettling invitation to “come play.”

But this scene from Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining did in fact unfold on a cobweb-covered catwalk in Syracuse’s historic Landmark Theatre on Saturday, for the third Syracuse Snarl fashion event.

Syracuse Style fashion show entertains crowds at fifth annual event
By Lianna Hursh
September 20, 2015 - 11:25am
The fashion week vibe is in the air as designers and enthusiasts get together for the Syracuse Style fashion show in Armory Square on Thursday.

Syracuse fashionistas swarmed Armory Square’s Walton Street on Thursday night, when the fifth annual Syracuse Style fashion show unveiled this fall’s must-have looks.

Academy Award winning actor Forest Whitaker inspires Syracuse community
By Cheyenne De'Von...
March 26, 2015 - 1:14pm
In his "The New American Opportunity" talk at SU, Forest Whitaker discusses his humble beginnings, the transformation of the economy and the importance of community building.

One of the biggest names in Hollywood visited Syracuse University to serve as the speaker for the Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Zeta chapter's fourth annual Truth Be Told speaker series.

"Hearing his story can inspire and motivate people to want to do better for themselves and their community," Cedric Bolton, coordinator of student engagement for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, said.