Duck: Mandy Kraynak
Asst. Feature Copy Editor | Fall 2019; Asst. Feature Editor | Spring 2020; Culture Editor | Fall 2020; Managing Editor | Fall 2021-Spring 2022 Read more »
Writer archives: Mandy Kraynak
The Daily Orange releases spring 2021 diversity report
The Daily Orange is committed to becoming a newsroom that reflects the diversity of the community we serve, and this report is only part of that process. Read more »
The Daily Orange creates mission and value statements to better define goals
We created nine values to remind current and future staff members the impact The D.O should have on our community. Read more »
Strong Hearts On The Hill staff, customers say goodbye to university location
The 100% vegan cafe is closing its Marshall Square Mall location after 7 ½ years in the university area. Read more »
What SU Abroad has looked like when most students aren’t abroad
As SU Abroad prepares to resume study abroad programs, here is a look back at what the pandemic has changed. Read more »
Salt + Pepper gives platform to chefs, artists through talk series
The events put on by Salt City Market and the Everson Museum feature a chef preparing food from their kitchen while talking to an artist in their studio. Read more »
Salt City Coffee fills the void Cafe Kubal left behind
Taking Café Kubal’s former spot in the mall, the coffee shop aims to bring local coffee to the university community. Read more »
How Greek life's virtual recruitment panned out this year
With online games and Zoom breakout rooms, the recruitment process for fraternities and sororities at SU is virtual this semester. Read more »
Student displays drawings of superheroes, fictional characters in exhibit
Omari Odom worked with Light Work Gallery to install the exhibit, which features drawings and paintings of Harry Potter characters, Spider-Man and Power Rangers. Read more »
Artist opens studio space for Black creatives, plans doll making workshops
Jaleel Campbell, a multi-disciplinary artist, opened Jaleel Campbell Studios to be a place for Black creatives in Syracuse to gather. Read more »
Hub for artists ‘ArtHouse’ hosts virtual writing workshop
The ArtHouse held a virtual writing workshop led by author and SU professor Dana Spiotta on Sunday. Read more »
SU alumnus lands million dollar deal on Shark Tank
Josh Aviv pitched his electric car charging business, receiving investment from sharks Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban. Read more »
Clothing brand 'Anthropologie' to open location at Destiny USA summer 2021
The lifestyler retailer sells products such as women’s apparel, accessories and home decor. Read more »
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
Latino community members share memories behind family recipes
For Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month, The Daily Orange spoke with community members about the significance of their family recipes. Read more »
What Indigenous Peoples Day means to Syracuse University students
To members of the organization Indigenous Students At Syracuse, the day is an opportunity for education, reflection and representation. Read more »
University Union to stream “The Grandmaster” with WeMedia Lab
Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students and faculty/staff can stream the film about a martial arts master until Monday at 11:59 p.m. Read more »
University Union cancels in-person cinemas screenings until future notice
UU will continue to hold virtual screenings of four films and will post updates on future in-person screenings on social media. Read more »
Challah At Me delivers bread to community members during Jewish holidays
Having returned to her hometown of Syracuse, Maura Koenig bakes and sells loaves of challah bread to students and community members. Read more »
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
Latino organizations share COVID-19 resources, promote heritage month
Latino Professional Social Group of CNY, Nosotros Radio and CNY Latino have provided resources to the Latino community. Read more »
University Union to show ‘Bad Boys for Life’ on the Quad
Attendees will watch the movie from social distancing circles and must maintain six feet of distance from others and wear masks at all times. Read more »
Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month 2020
‘Abuelas’ exhibit opens at La Casita Cultural Center
Spoken word artist Denice Frohman performed at the virtual event after a tour of the five installations at the exhibit. Read more »
Syracuse Stage launches first 'COLD READ SHORTs' series
The series is an added component to the annual Cold Reads Festival, which was canceled this year due to the pandemic. Read more »
SU freshman creates virtual play ‘No Exodus’
The Daily Orange is a nonprofit newsroom that receives no funding from Syracuse University. Consider donating today to support our mission. A short play by… Read more »
NYS Fair organizers optimistic for 2021 after this year’s cancellation
The 2020 New York State Fair may be canceled this year, but organizers have big plans for next year’s fair. Read more »
