News in Syracuse

SU’s juggler shows off lifelong hobby, teaches process one ball at a time
Josef Komissar, a Syracuse University Ph.D. student, can often be spotted juggling on the Shaw Quadrangle in his free time.

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.
Campus food trucks, DoorDash orders satisfy SU students’ late-night cravings
After a night out, Syracuse University students often turn to food trucks or DoorDash for a late-night meal — a common campus tradition.

DPS identifies 3 people who made antisemitic comments toward SU student
SU's DPS identified and issued a no-trespass order to three people responsible for a Tuesday bias incident, according to a DPS release.

Lizzy McAlpine works through grief, love to reach new sound on ‘Angel’
Lizzy McAlpine’s latest album, “Angel,” is the singer’s triumph, featuring sonically different songs that cohesively mesh together.

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.

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.