If one were to take a time machine back to 1940s Syracuse, some things would be the same. The autumn Syracuse leaves would be just as colorful; the winter snow would be just as cold; and the school spirit running through the veins of Syracuse University students would be just as strong. However, unsurprisingly, quite […]
The 360
Toxic Retail
A sea-green spire towers on the shores of long-polluted Lake Onondaga, surrounded by sprawling parking lots and a massive hotel. This is the crown of Destiny USA: Syracuse’s six-story, 2.45 million square-foot shopping center on the city’s Northside. It’s also an ever-present reminder of how a city on the decline tried to turn itself around […]
Finding Faith in a Sanctuary City
President Trump has provoked fear and uncertainty in the hearts of those affected by his travel ban. However, some Syracuse residents are using the ban to inspire hope in their communities. Words: Sarah Heikkinen Photos: Alan Taylor Jr. On January 27, 2017, President Donald Trump released an executive order calling for a ban on travel […]