Woodstock native reaches Friday's finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race
At 7 p.m. on Friday night, at least half a million people plan to watch Woodstock native Gigi Goode, one of the three finalists on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” perform a final Lip Sync (For Your Life) Dance to earn the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar.
The Lingering Effects of Apartheid Make Life Hell for South Africa’s Asylum Seekers
With an estimated 71 million people forcibly displaced across the world, the refugee crisis continues to worsen in the wake of COVID-19. In South Africa, a country that continues to struggle with its colonial past, displaced people face unique brutalities and hardships.
“That Could Be Me”: Students and Faculty at Syracuse University Aren’t All That Shocked by the Racist Incidents on Campus
“I was verbally harassed for being a woman of color with disabilities,” said one former student.
Syracuse Fraternity Accused of Racial Discrimination
Over 10 people have alleged that the Omicron Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau at Syracuse University denied entrance to Women of Color to multiple social events held at their on-campus house.
Welcome to the Era of the Flex Item
College kids may be living on a diet of Ramen, but that doesn’t mean they’re not sporting ultra-luxury designer items
The Creators Lounge holds #TrapTheVote to spark civic action in local election
South Side residents attended the #TrapTheVote gathering at The Creator’s Lounge to honor those who took the time to vote early by exercising the early voting option implemented this year in New York State for the first time.
A Better Way to Grieve
How South Side community leader Rashawn Sullivan plans to turn a place of grief into a memorial garden.
A Buddhist and an Agnostic Christian Offer Tips on How to Safely Explore Your Spirituality
Professional tips on how to safely explore one’s spirituality.
Professor Margaret Susan Thompson advocates for women’s rights
Margaret Susan Thompson, an SU professor since 1981, said she believes feminists across generations should unite to have conversations on the issues of sex discrimination and misogyny.
How We Rise Above the Streets has grown in service
Al-amin Muhammad runs his own nonprofit that feeds up to 575 homeless people a week. His work garnered praise from Syracuse’s mayor and appeared on CBS This Morning, but for Muhammad this success did not come without challenge.
SU looking into partnership with ride-hailing companies
As colleges across the country are turning to ride-hailing services for campus transportation, Syracuse University is evaluating the potential of implementing a partnership of its own.
State troopers to continue supporting Syracuse police
New York state troopers sent to Syracuse last year to help combat gun violence will continue to work with the city’s law enforcement, according to the New York State Police.
DPS to add security cameras in Euclid area
The Department of Public Safety plans to install 11 security cameras in the area surrounding Euclid Avenue near Syracuse University.
The Marshall adds 24-hour patrol after intruder
The Marshall Syracuse, a luxury student housing complex, will install a 24-hour patrol after a person trespassed on the property after an alarm evacuation.
DPS seeks help with South Campus robbery investigations
The Department of Public Safety is seeking help in an ongoing investigation of three larcenies and a vehicle theft on Syracuse University’s South Campus.
Summer heat means paying more attention to what you're drinking, eating
A registered dietitian gives tips on how to stay healthy during the hot Detroit summer.
The importance of children receiving sports physicals
With school out, summer is one of the busiest times for children’s sports. If your child is going to be competing this summer, it’s important that they receive a physical.
Mend on the Move program aims to empower women who have survived abuse
Mend on the Move is expanding its operations with a new mobile studio, furthering its mission to empower survivors of abuse.