Sophomore works at Light Work, community gallery and photography studio
Giancarlos Kunhardt is an art photography major who works at Light Work, a community gallery and photography studio which is located at the back end of Watson Hall. Read more »
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40 Below presents pop-up art gallery
Most art galleries are built to stand for years. But 40 Below's Public Arts Task Force had something else in mind: a pop-up Snow Show that features art only on display for one night. Read more »
Local skate shop and gallery closes unexpectedly
After going through a period of low morale and several difficulties, the Better Skate Shop and Art Gallery decided to close the doors on its permanent location. Read more »
NYC artist uses photographs, sculptures to call out overconsumption
New York City based artist Mary Mattingly is displaying her newest exhibit "Mass and Obstruction" at the Light Work Gallery. The show focuses on overconsumption and the effects of greed. Read more »
Syracuse local works as storyboard artist for companies like DC Comics, Marvel
Local Syracuse man Michael Borkowski has been a storyboard artist and illustrator for 17 years. He's worked on cartoons like "Avengers Assemble" and "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs." Read more »
Artist runs screen printing studio for local businesses and punk rock scene
Aaron Jenkins is the owner of The Black Arts Studio, a screen printing shop that specializes in apparel, posters and graphics often for nearby business and musicians. Read more »
Architectural Facelift: Heroy Geology Building installs world maps in floor
Already known for its large spinning globe above the main entrance, the Heroy Geology Building installed new world and local maps on the second floor over Winter Break, Read more »
Jaipuriar: New York loan forgiveness program can help humanities majors 'get on their feet' after graduation
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar discusses New York’s new loan forgiveness program and argues that the move with provide students with more financial flexibility in navigating life after college. Read more »
Gala: Millennials can find meaning outside of organized religion
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala argues that the generational shift toward spirituality gives millennials freedom from self-exploration from the strict rules of some religious institutions. Read more »
DiBona: Shia LaBeouf's 'All My Movies' exemplifies how critics place emphasis on originality, rather than quality of art
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona considers Shia LaBeouf's latest art performance "All My Movies" and argues that critics fail to assess the quality of a piece due to its appearance of originality. Read more »
Crockett: Amandla Stenberg showcases diversity, feminist ideals in 'NIOBE' comic
Gender and Sexuality columnist Elaina Crockett praises Amandla Stenberg’s efforts to incorporate diverse representation and female empowerment into her new comic book series "NIOBE: She is Life." Read more »
Freshman showcases power to overcome anxiety with mandala tattoo
Freshman Analis Arocho got her mandala tattoo at Halo Tattoo parlor on Marshall street. Read more »
Sam Van Aken talks making tree with 40 fruits, writing book about grafting trees
Syracuse University professor Sam Van Aken attracted national attention when National Geographic featured him for creating hybrid trees that hold up to 40 different types of fruits. Read more »
Colvin: ‘Hotline Bling’ challenges mainstream beauty standards
Gender and Sexuality columnist Caroline Colvin explains the ways in which Drake’s music video for “Hotline Bling” is a positive push to broaden conventional beauty standards. Read more »
Local business sells T-shirts, hand-crafted cups and art
Syracuse University alumnus Travis Adenau and his partners Jimmy Becker, Dan Mabie and Zachary Field started the beginning phases of their business in high school. Read more »
Poets performing at Dear Straight People talk slam poetry and coming out in college
The four poets performing at the Dear Straight People poetry slam, Alix Olson, Danez Smith, Yazmin Monet Watkins and Kit Yan, discuss coming out in college and poetry as a form of activism. Read more »
Point of Contact gallery to celebrate 40th anniversary with "Continuum" exhibition
Point of Contact, a gallery located in the Nancy Cantor Warehouse, will invite visitors to its 40th anniversary. The gallery has over 200 pieces of artwork. Read more »
Stevens: 5 movies to see this month
After a long summer of superheroes, singing and sequels, the fall movie season is here. This fall marks the return of a once-heralded director, a long-awaited crime drama and a weekly dose of under-the-radar films. Fall brings in intrigue what summer brought in size. Read more »
5 things you should know about SNBRN
Get familiar with another member of the Juice Jam 2015 line-up — DJ SNBRN. Fans of house music and artists such as Galantis should be sure not to miss this up-and-coming producer. Read more »
Meet Monday: Anastasia Selby
Anastasia Selby, currently enrolled in Syracuse University’s MFA Creative Writing program, is working on the fifth draft of her novel, “The Open Curtain.” In her book, Selby drew on her traumatic past, particularly her experience with grief after her mother’s death. Read more »
Community Folk Art Center features African culture
Kheli Willetts didn’t earn her Ph.D. to teach college students — she got a Ph.D. to learn about art. It’s the reason why Willetts, the… Read more »
Keeping in touch: The Connective Corridor will release touch-screen kiosks promoting art and culture centers in Syracuse
In the next few months, the Connective Corridor will unveil six new motion-controlled kiosks to promote the local art and culture scene. There are 11… Read more »
Paint Brawl: UT-Austin appeals decision for man to keep painting of Farrah Fawcett
Charlie’s Angels actress Farrah Fawcett died in 2009. Now, the University of Texas at Austin is fighting with her former lover over ownership of a… Read more »
Tattoo Tuesday: Steven Robinson
For Steven Robinson, the journey of getting tattoos brings his family together. The senior art education major’s first piece was initials on both of his… Read more »
