Rose Picon, staff writer Some talents are not discovered until later in life. Indeed, it wasn’t until she was in her late 40s that Wendy Harris found that she had a flair for working with pastels. Harris grew up in Hartsville, PA. From her mother, ...Read the rest
Joyce Lee, Staff Writer There is a grand community of artists in Syracuse – some well-known, some at the creative fringe, and others whom we have yet to discover. One of our aims on the Connective Corridor is to seek out these folks and highlight ...Read the rest
“Peel Potaydahs! Latkes and pancakes made of spuds do a little number on my taste buds. Peel Potaydahs!” We bake potatoes. We boil potatoes. We fry potatoes. And…we rap about potatoes? You do if you’re rapper Michael “ToTs” Heagerty and his producer/DJ, Emmett “Mix Master ...Read the rest
The Spatial ConTXT class in Syracuse University’s School of Architecture conducted a mobile messaging, public engagement experiment from April 11–17. Anyone passing through one of four downtown public spaces could use their cell phone to text, Tweet, or email answers to four questions posted on ...Read the rest
Rose Picón, Staff Writer While walking through downtown, you may be pleasantly surprised to pass an illustrated poster that is not simply an advertisement screaming at you to buy a product. This poster is not created for the purpose of manipulation; rather, it reveals something ...Read the rest
Rose Picon, Staff Writer Architects are often stereotyped as stylists, focusing more on their vision or design than communal responsibilities. Many architects, however, acknowledge that they have tremendous potential to improve the economic conditions of cities in America. The Front, a student-run initiative of the ...Read the rest
Rose Picon, Staff Writer The world can be a harsh place, filled with conflict and a daily struggle for survival. While some seek to improve the conditions of those they may never see, others disregard the madness that saturates many regions. Years ago, Beverly Allen ...Read the rest
Joyce Lee, Staff Writer There is a grand community of artists in Syracuse – some well-known, some at the creative fringe, and others whom we have yet to discover. One of our aims on the Connective Corridor is to seek out these folks and highlight ...Read the rest
Rose Picon, Staff Writer Some students have a negative opinion of Syracuse. Rumors circulate our campus, characterizing the city as chaotic and crumbling, causing students to turn their heads away from the rich culture and history it possesses and the wonderful community it offers. Nathaniel ...Read the rest