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Take the Mic Poetry Slam Offers Opportunity for Artistic Expression Tonight
Tonight, May 2, the annual Take the Mic Poetry Slam, hosted by Verbal Blend poetry program in collaboration with the Poets Learning Community, will serve as a special edition focused on offering a space to share poetry to bring attention…
Department of Drama Closes Season with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
The College of Visual and Performing Arts‘ Department of Drama closes the 17/18 season with the monstrously entertaining musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” running May 4-12 in the Arthur Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex, 820 E. Genesee Street,…
Ten Tons of Love Collection Begins: Volunteers Needed
At the end of each school year, students, faculty and staff come together to donate clothing, household items and food through the Ten Tons of Love collection drive. These items benefit charities and individuals in the Syracuse community. This year’s…
Musk’s Firm Stance Bad for Brand, Expert Says
After a driver was killed while using the autopilot function of a Tesla Model X, CEO Elon Musk found himself the target of critics calling out the safety of his vehicles. Musk did not take the criticism well, a stance…
‘May the 4th Be With You’ Will Never Grow Tired
May 4 is now widely recognized as the Star Wars holiday. It’s commonly known as “May the 4th Be With You”, a pun on the well-known franchise catchphrase, “May the Force be with you.” Fans of the media franchise celebrate…
Expert Weighs in on Potential Iran War
Amidst the recent bombings of Syria and continued threats from Iran, the United States and Israel are headed towards what ultimately may become a war against Iran. This would obviously have severe political ramifications, as well as potentially destabilizing the…
Saunders Helps Celebrate Month of May
Arts and Sciences professor, and distinguished writer, George Saunders was recently mentioned in a Psychology Today article entitled ’31 Ideas for Celebrating and Contemplating May 2018.’ The story includes Saunders and his book ‘Congratulations, By The Way’ to reference the…
“Lampooning our Leaders is as American as Apple Pie”
After comedian Michelle Wolf was criticized following her performance at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner last week, Newhouse professor Roy Gutterman took to Syracuse.com to defend her words. “Lampooning our leaders is as American as apple pie, baseball or campaign…
US and EU in Game of Trade Chicken
As President Trump continues ongoing trade debates with the European Union, Maxwell professor Mary Lovely says that discussions will likely continue until the US gets some type of concession, no matter how small, from the EU. “It really depends on…
Jeffrey Gonda Wins Daniel Patrick Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research
This year’s Daniel Patrick Moynihan Award for Teaching and Research, recognizing outstanding non-tenured faculty members at the Maxwell School, will be given to Jeffrey Gonda, assistant professor of history. The award will be presented at the Maxwell School’s annual Graduate…