Off Campus: Multimedia Belt

The Adventures of Jessica DiCicco
By Paige Cooperstein
April 22, 2013 - 12:05pm
DJ, actress, music video director and voice of Flame Princess on the hit animated TV series, 'Adventure Time': Jessica DiCicco is doing it all, and she's only getting started.

“Flame Princess! Flame Princess! Flame Princess!”

A crowd of people wearing fiery-colored dresses, red wigs, cat-eared hoods and green backpacks suddenly rushed the stage as Jessica DiCicco was deejaying.

Community members recount love tales for oral history initiative
By Leanna Garfield
April 13, 2013 - 10:14am
During the final event for the Black Syracuse Project's "Your Story!" series, members of the Syracuse community spoke about their experiences with love in its many forms.

On a rare sunny Tuesday in downtown Syracuse, a group of strangers gathered in an auditorium above Beauchamp Library to share love stories. A row of chairs faced an empty stage, their voices echoing off the hardwood floor. An initiative by the Black Syracuse Project, “Your Story!” was a chance for community members to recall stories of past love, new love, lifelong love and even love of self.

Gangs of Central New York
By Hani Taha
April 10, 2013 - 2:22pm
Thirty years since former gang leader General Davis ruled the streets, Syracuse is home to 22 gangs and 1,300 gang members, and the violent crime rate remains above the national average.

Three decades ago, it would have been unimaginable to have a conversation with General Davis in a public space like the chic Café Kubal on University Avenue in Syracuse. What can you expect from a man who is a self-proclaimed "one stop shop for gangs in Syracuse"?

'Tap into the MOST' tickles taste buds while raising money for science education
By Jingnan Li
April 7, 2013 - 5:31pm
The food and drink tasting event drew large crowds to the Museum of Science and Technology even during the SU Final Four game against Michigan.

If you weren't watching the Syracuse-Michigan basketball game and needed something else to do on Saturday night besides spill beer on your orange Final Four T-shirt or shout “Go Cuse!” at a bar's TV, "Tap into the MOST" at the Museum of Science and Technology was definitely the best way to spend your night. 

Auto show spotlights classic car collectors from the community
By Jingnan Li
March 25, 2013 - 11:58am
Automobiles, motorcycles and bicycles were on display this past weekend at Syracuse Motorama, the largest indoor custom and classic car show in New York.

Around 130 well-maintained, elegantly crafted cars lined a barn at the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend, each with its own sign boasting the automobiles' make, model and history. Car owners hovered near their prized automobiles, eager to tell visitors about their lifelong passion for cars. Occasional bursts of laughter could be heard over the live music from a rock and roll band.

SU alumni explore the impact of 9/11 with documentary
By Benjamin Fang
March 18, 2013 - 8:41pm
In 'We Were Quiet Once,' a community grapples with the aftershocks of a tragedy that unfolded right in their backyard.

Somerset County is a quiet, small community located in southwest Pennsylvania. It was relatively unknown to the world until the events on September 11, 2001, when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into an open field in the community. Hijacked by terrorists, the plane was reportedly headed to Washington, D.C., but passengers fought to take back to the aircraft, ultimately crashing and killing all 44 passengers on board.

Crime reporter tracks down mystery bus company
By Omnia Elsayed
March 7, 2013 - 8:26pm
Finding leads and following clues? Just a day in the life for journalist Douglass Dowty.

“High school student threatened his director,” said the voice coming out of the police scanner on the desk. The reporter quickly picked up the phone connected to the police scanner to listen to the remaining information about the incident.  The police scanner, supported by 911 centers, is one of the tools that crime reporters at The Post-Standard use to learn about crimes taking place in Syracuse.

Salsa dance classes heat up wintry Syracuse
By Maya Gao Qian
February 25, 2013 - 5:40pm
La Familia de la Salsa's lessons bring people together and lift their spirits, even in the depths of winter.

The room is filled with twirling bodies, sweat-drenched faces and occasional laughter after missing the beat.

The energetic atmosphere of the evening salsa class at Syracuse Pulse Fitness Studio, 713 W. Fayette St., makes it easy to forget the freezing temperatures outside. The snowy weather apparently didn’t prevent people from coming to the weekly lesson.

Out-of-state visitors and local businesses alike enjoy Winterfest
By Shantinique Brooks
February 16, 2013 - 8:14pm
Syracuse's annual winter festival is underway with ice skating and drink mix-offs, and the fun will continue until Feb. 24.

The 27th Annual Syracuse Winterfest is bringing members of the Onondaga County community together once again this year. The idea, which was dreamed up by Bill Cooper and volunteers 27 years ago, has now attracted over thousands of people over the years, giving them a taste of what the cities, businesses and people of upstate New York have to offer during the chilly winter months. 

SU art professor's video premieres at dusk on Everson Museum's wall
By Heather Norris
February 15, 2013 - 12:16pm
in Court (Basketball), an Urban Video Project exhibition, debuted Feb. 14 and will continue until March 31.

Yvonne Buchanan has a question for you, and she'll pose it every weekend until the end of March.

The professor of art, design and transmedia at Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts debuted her new video, titled in Court (Basketball), last night at dusk at the Everson Museum of Art. The 13-minute piece was projected onto a large wall on the north side of the building and played on loop until 11 p.m.