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NY-based illustrator urges following ‘personal curiosity’ at VPA lecture
Lauren Simkin Berke discussed a range of their artistic projects during a Syracuse University lecture Thursday.
Spoons, whisks create experimental ‘noise music’ at Syracuse ArtRage Gallery
At ArtRage Gallery's Experimental Music Night, Flose, Matt Weston, Paige Driass and Caleb Crittenden performed noise music, an experimental genre that incorporates nonmusical sounds.

Sean Kirst: Jim Gifford’s life equaled faith in Elmwood. Saturday’s cleanup, in his memory, nurtures that spark.
An annual gathering in honor of a guy, lost to violence, whose everyday world represented full neighborhood commitment.
Syracuse extends ACC losing streak to 15 after 3-0 defeat to No. 2 Pitt
Despite extending its ACC losing streak to 15 games with a 3-0 loss to No. 2 Pitt on Sunday, Syracuse volleyball nearly matched the Panthers in digs, aces and blocks.
Olivia Babcock’s 18 kills power No. 2 Pitt to 3-0 victory vs. SU volleyball
In Syracuse volleyball’s 3-0 loss to No. 2 Pittsburgh on Sunday, Pitt superstar Olivia Babcock dominated with 18 kills on a 50% hitting percentage.

Syracuse ice hockey beats Mercyhurst 3-1 in AHA opener to remain undefeated
Powered by Rylee McLeod’s two goals, Syracuse ice hockey cruised to a 3-1 win over Mercyhurst on Friday. SU remains undefeated in three games under new head coach Brian Idalski.

No. 9 Syracuse field hockey’s offense stymied in 2-0 loss to No. 3 Duke
Despite Jessie Eiselin’s 10 saves, Syracuse field hockey’s offense failed to break through a stifling Duke defense in a 2-0 loss Friday. It’s the Orange's second consecutive loss and first time getting shut out in 2026.
SU’s Banned Book Week organizers emphasize need for intellectual freedom
SU’s Banned Book Week will provide opportunities for discourse about intellectual freedom, censorship and access to information.
RetroGameCon draws gamers, cosplayers from around the world to Syracuse
The 13th annual RetroGameCon ran from Friday to Sunday, drawing 10,000 attendees from around the world to the Oncenter Convention Center.
Syracuse University places Phi Delta Epsilon under investigative status
SU’s chapter of Phi Delta Epsilon has been placed under investigation as of Oct. 2, according to SU’s Hazing Awareness Hub.
In an age of online misinformation, it’s on us to check before we share
The midterms will bring plenty of information worth sharing. We must make sure we know what we’re sharing first.

Orange grades from OT UConn win: Odom answers at QB, special teams crisis
Syracuse missed two field goals and a PAT in its overtime win over UConn on Saturday, sparking a kicking emergency. Our beat writer has position group grades from the Orange’s thrilling victory over the Huskies.