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Bandier musical trio strikes harmony, friendship singing in SU’s stairwells
Alyssa Pena, Kyra Rubenstein and Ronnie Kabbash formed Mothers and Mirrors last October as a way to share their passion for acoustic music.
Benne Anderson built on early success to become Syracuse’s top runner
Benne Anderson earned All-ACC recognition as an SU sophomore. He has continued his success early in his junior year, winning ACC Men’s Performer of the Week on Tuesday after being SU’s top finisher at the Meadows Challenge.
Song, dance acts accompany artisan booths at ‘joyous’ Westcott Cultural Fair
On Sunday, the Westcott Street Cultural Fair brought together more than 140 vendors and drew around 10,000 attendees.
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.
Barbies, bracelets and rings: Viral trinket box unlocks Westcott’s whimsy
Outside the Westcott Barber Shop sits a pink "trinket box" where passersby can leave or take various items.
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.
Gov. Hochul calls for independent review of 2024 Cornell sexual assault case
Gov. Hochul called for an independent review of Cornell University’s handling of a 2024 sexual assault allegation, syracuse.com reported.
SU Catering failed county health inspection during ‘Citrus in the City’
SU Catering failed a surprise inspection at SU’s August 2026 “Citrus in the City” event, for improperly stored food and other violations.
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.
3 SU players’ shared high school years shape their influence on the Orange
Aubrey Turner, Tane King and Taylor Bigbie led The Hill School to an undefeated 2024 season. The three are now standouts at SU.
Mini Gallery: Syracuse’s VegFest, Tattoo Festivals highlight Week 5 at The D.O.
Mini Gallery: Syracuse’s seventh annual VegFest, the Villain Arts Tattoo Festivals and University Union’s first Quad-A-Palooza on Syracuse University’s Shaw Quadrangle feature in this week’s photos with The Daily Orange.