On a windy Sunday afternoon in Green Point, Brooklyn, NYC Marathon runners were welcomed at the 20-kilometer mark by neighborhood bongo player, Orlando Torres. Torres, 51, has lived in the neighborhood for about 20 years. Before the bongo he used to enjoy going out with his best friends to get Bloody Mary’s and ringing a bell during the morning of the marathon. But after a few years his fascination with ringing a bell was not the sound he wanted the runners to hear. “I’m taking bongo lessons n

This school year marks Syracuse University’s 150th anniversary. SU will be hosting a series of events to mark the sesquicentennial, and students should get involved. The anniversary offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about SU’s history and become more engaged in academics. A number of events planned for the year focus on foundational moments in SU’s history. Bird Library’s 150 Years of Tradition Exhibition will draw from university archives to trace the school’s origins and showc

April is National Autism Awareness Month, and there are a small number of Syracuse events calling attention to it. While the number of events should theoretically be bigger, there’s still a lot organizations on campus that can do to better the few events we do have. While autism awareness efforts on and around campus might not be widespread, the events that are happening are powerful. They demonstrate how engaging with topics like autism can empower us to create long-lasting change. Last April

It’s devastating as a proud Latina to read about the racially-motivated assault along Ackerman Avenue that was reported Saturday, Feb. 9. But, attending a forum regarding the incident Monday night, organized by Syracuse University’s Student Association, was encouraging. The forum was intense and productive. There was an energy that united us, everyone was fighting for the same thing — justice and safety on our campus. SU should not be a place where we live in constant fear. It shouldn’t becom

The Student Body Elections Debate, held by Syracuse University’s Student Association Monday night, was filled with great recommendations to improve students’ experience at Syracuse University. The debate fostered conversation among the candidates for the next president, vice president and comptroller. Ultimately, the best choice for SA president and vice president is clear following the debate — Jalen Nash and Raymond Perez. Although each team had different solutions, all agreed that the bigge

Moving to Syracuse University can easily turn a student’s life around. We have to rediscover comforts we’re used to or find new things to make a different city feel like home. That can mean having to find new grocery stores and restaurants, nail salons, and, most importantly, new hair salons and barbershops. For students of color, finding a place to get their hair done can be especially challenging. There are many different hair patterns and textures. Each hair type has different ways to keep

The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. In February, Syracuse University and its campus community members are raising awareness and knowledge about sexual health — a topic that can be an uncomfortable subject to talk about for many students. The Counseling Center has a 24-hour hotline in which you can ask any questions about sex — students should take advantage of it. Health Services offers free STI test

The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration has become a tradition on the Syracuse University campus for the past three decades. This year we’re lucky enough to have comedian Trevor Noah come to SU to celebrate the civil rights movement. The celebration is important, and everyone should try to attend. If you aren’t available, encourage your friends to go and promote the celebration on social media. “Social media is one means of reaching students. We heavily leverage news.syr.edu, SU Today, Facebook