News across Onondaga County
Buster Honeywood’s arduous road to Division I landed him at Syracuse
Buster Honeywood always dreamed of playing Division I soccer. After spending five years at an NAIA program, where he tore his ACL twice, Honeywood has realized that dream at Syracuse.
Beat writers predict Syracuse will regain momentum with win over UConn
Following back-to-back Atlantic Coast Conference losses to Cal and Pitt, Syracuse football faces UConn on the road Saturday. Our beat writers weigh in on whether the Orange will bounce back against the Huskies.
Nunzio Campanile finally holds 1st college coordinator job as UConn’s OC
After calling plays in high school and interim stints at Rutgers and Syracuse, Nunzio Campanile now holds the keys to UConn’s offense.
Internet’s many microtrends kill authenticity, personal style
Our columnist argues that authenticity is buckling to fast fashion. She writes that personal style should last longer than algorithm trends.
What to know about Syracuse’s penultimate nonconference game vs. UConn
On the heels of its bye week, Syracuse football travels to Connecticut to face UConn, which enters the contest 2-2.

Robert Pattinson lands chilling ‘Primetime’ portrayal despite tepid framing
Despite Robert Pattinson’s unnerving performance, the muddled message of “Primetime” keeps the film from becoming one of 2026's greats.
What Syracuse did to beat Notre Dame — and how it can carry over to rest of 2026
Syracuse men’s soccer upset then-No. 10 Notre Dame on Friday night for its first Atlantic Coast Conference victory of 2026. Here are three keys from the Orange’s win and how they'll carry those strengths through the rest of the season.
ChatGPT Voice’s targeted advertisements pose threat to older people
OpenAI is taking advantage of an older, more vulnerable generation with ChatGPT Voice. Seniors are one of the age groups most likely to live alone, and they also tend to be less socially engaged.

What is kratom? Uncovering the opioid-like drug affecting college campuses
The recent deaths of two Ole Miss students linked to kratom, an unregulated opioid-like substance, have garnered national attention.
Trump’s dangerous, unparalleled war on press ignores media’s crucial role
The president may have the right to his White House, but he doesn’t have the right to censor the instruments designed to keep him in check.
Rep. Crockett praising Chris Brown shows lack of awareness, accountability
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is facing backlash after honoring abuser Chris Brown. Our columnist argues she needs to be mindful of who she elevates.

AOC comes to Syracuse in an effort to reengage dormant Democratic voters
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' Monday trip to Syracuse was the last leg of a three-city tour across Upstate New York. She also visited Ithaca and Buffalo.