Syracuse-based film 'Plainclothes' set to premiere at Sundance Film Festival
"Plainclothes" pulls from director Carmen Emmi’s personal experiences growing up in Syracuse. Read more »
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The Accountant and All-Thumbs set to release 2nd EP with distinctive style
Syracuse University student-led band, The Accountant and All-Thumbs, has a diverse music style, ranging from alternative rock, rap and lo-fi, which will be featured on their upcoming EP “You In Strange Places (Vol. 2).” Read more »
Mac Miller’s 'Balloonerism' explores substance abuse, self-discovery
Mac Miller’s second posthumous album “Balloonerism” is a collection of songs that provides an intimate lens into Miller’s life, detailing his struggles with substance abuse. Read more »
SZA’s ‘SOS Deluxe: LANA’ expands original’s heartbreak with 15 fresh tracks
SZA’s latest album “SOS Deluxe: LANA” stuns fans with 15 additional tracks to the original “SOS” and explores heartbreak in relationships. Read more »
'The Room Next Door’ uses over-the-top dialogue but lacks thematic depth
Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” uses camp and over-the-top dialogue but lacks thematic depth. Read more »
Ice skate at Tennity, listen to a cappella groups at Frost Fest this week
Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes at a local scavenger hunt activity or go ice skating with your friends at Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion this week. Read more »
Eddie Lampkin Jr.’s Big Fellas brings Cajun spice to Syracuse
Syracuse University’s basketball center Eddie Lampkin Jr. and local chef Antoine Smith opened their restaurant, Big Fellas on Jan. 6. Read more »
SU alum London Ladd toys with rhythm, color in his illustrations
Syracuse University assistant professor of illustration, London Ladd, started his career with historical illustrations. Since then, he's gravitated to colorful, personal work inspired by his life. Read more »
Nikki Glaser impresses, seasoned veterans rewarded at 2025 Golden Globes
The 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards boasted a successful performance by host Nikki Glaser, but fell short on several award nominees and recipients. Read more »
Go out of this world at Dazed, groove with Double Tiger this weekend
This week, groove with Double Tiger at Funk ’n Waffles or listen to a candlelit performance by The Listeso String Quartet at the Palace Theatre. Read more »
Ella Delucia's Raven Skull brand prioritizes stylish sustainability
Ella Delucia, Syracuse University fashion design student, shares her thrifted and upcycled clothing brand, Raven Skull, with attendees at the music venue Dazed. Read more »
SU's Pride Union provides connection, safe haven for LGBTQ+ students
Pride Union is a student-run organization at Syracuse University that aims to increase LGBTQ+ visibility on campus. Read more »
D.O. culture staff shares winter-break excursions
SU's academic winter break is a long time to fill. The Daily Orange culture staff shares how they spent their time, from 10-mile hikes at Acadia National Park in Maine to relaxing with loved ones during the holiday season. Read more »
Ethel Cain’s sophomore album 'Perverts' evokes eerie, melancholic imagery
Ethel Cain’s sophomore album, “Perverts” is an unconventional art piece that challenges fans with a shift from folk to drone music. Read more »
Warm up with free coffee, compete in a video game tournament this week
Kick off the spring semester with free coffee and hot chocolate in Schine or take part in a manifestation workshop at the Community Folk Arts Center this week. Read more »
D.O. culture staff hopes to start fresh in 2025 with New Year’s resolutions
Check out The Daily Orange culture staff’s New Year’s resolutions, including half-marathons, avoiding doomscrolling and listening to your gut. Read more »
‘A Complete Unknown’ breaks biopic mold, honors Bob Dylan
A Complete Unknown” recounts the start of Bob Dylan’s illustrious career, immersing the audience in the early 1960s as Dylan makes his name in folk music. Read more »
2024 ‘Nosferatu’ is imperfect adaptation with social commentary
“Nosferatu” offers mild social commentary, but wrestles with Eggers’ style and the source material. Read more »
Editor’s picks: The top culture stories of 2024
With an eclipse, a Bruce Springsteen concert and a Banana Bar Crawl, 2024 was one for the books. Check out the top culture stories of the year. Read more »
AI remaster of Daft Punk's 'Interstella 5555' undermines film's power
Generative AI recreates Daft Punk’s 2003 anime science fiction film, “Interstella 555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem.” Read more »
Skaneateles’ Dickens Christmas brings classic stories to life
For 31 years, actors dress in elaborate costumes from the 1840s and commit to characters for Dickens Christmas, a magical holiday time machine. Read more »
Gingerbread Gallery fosters creativity with family traditions
The Gingerbread Gallery at the Erie Canal Museum serves as a family tradition for many Syracuse locals. Read more »
SU students reveal year's top artists through Spotify Wrapped
The Daily Orange conducted a survey to see which songs and artists made up Syracuse University students’ 2024 Spotify Wrapped. Read more »
Destiny Mall Santa looks to teaching experience to bring holiday cheer
Using his experience as a school teacher, mall Santa Claus Jim Bay brings positivity and holiday cheer to Destiny USA. Read more »
