Posts Tagged ‘Syracuse University’

95 South

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb stands on the sidelines during a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets. McNabb did did not play.

Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb stands on the sidelines during a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets. McNabb did not play.

Despite an ankle injury, former Syracuse star Donovan McNabb expects to start for Sunday for the Washington Redskins. McNabb previously spent 11 years as a Philadelphia Eagle.

Anniversary Vigil

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Vigil for victims of Hurricane Katrina at Syracuse University

Vigil for victims of Hurricane Katrina at Syracuse University

Members of the Syracuse University community held an impromptu program for the victims of Hurricane Katrina last night in Hendricks Chapel. Students and members shared experiences about evacuating or returning to clean up the Gulf Region.  This week marks the five year anniversary of the storm.

Second only to the Spike Lee’s Katrina films (and interviews), I found the best testimony about the Hurricane and immediate aftermath was given by former Syracuse television executive Gary Wordlaw in 2006.

Members of Delta Sigma Theta discuss their sorority's rebuilding efforts

Members of Delta Sigma Theta discuss their sorority's rebuilding efforts

Coming up Roses

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

The E.M. Mills Rose Garden is honored as the second best rose garden in the nation. The garden, located near Syracuse University, is a favored spot for many photographers.

Beyond the Hard Knocks

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Here’s a great story about second chances by Rich Cimini, a Syracuse University graduate, and NY Jets beat writer.

Syracuse Gone Wild

Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Flora, Mills Rose Garden
Flower, E.M. Mills Rose Garden

 

Fly on flower

Fly on flower

Thorns, Mills Rose Garden

Thorns, Mills Rose Garden

Moth on Black-eyed Susan

Moth on Black-eyed Susan

Neighborhood in Transition (part 6)

Monday, July 12th, 2010
Expansion, Hutchings Psychiatric Center

Expansion, Hutchings Psychiatric Center

Neighborhood in Transition (part 5)

Friday, June 25th, 2010
Outdoor Yoga, Forman Park

Outdoor Yoga, Forman Park

New York (football) State of Mind

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Down State Dad

Downstate Fan

About 100 high school seniors participated in the Inaugurarl New York State High School Football Classic on Sunday. Despite a distinct home field advantage in the Syracuse University Carrier Dome, the Upstate Team couldn’t overcome the atheletic ability and strong play of the Downstate team. The final score was 36-7.

Dave Thomas (RB), Roosevelt High

Downstate's Dave Thomas (RB) of Roosevelt High

The game featured Syracuse University recruit (QB) John Kinder, who played for Downstate.

Downstates, John Kinder (QB) meets the fans

John Kinder (Downstate QB and future SU player) meets the fans

 

Upstate and Corcoran High School’s Travon Burke of Syracuse was voted Most Valuable Defensive lineman of the game.

Upstate's Travon Burke, Most Valuable Defensive Lineman

Upstate's Travon Burke, Most Valuable Defensive Lineman

Neighborhood in Transition (part 4)

Saturday, June 5th, 2010
Midtown East

Midtown East

Dome Invasion

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Canadian artists’ K-OS and Drake, along with N.E.R.D. performed at Syracuse University’s Block Party Concert on Friday. Francis and the Lights opened. The sold-out show brought over 10,000 people to the Carrier Dome.

Fans, Block Party

Fans, Block Party

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K-OS

 

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P Williams, N.E.R.D

Fans, Block Party

Fans, Block Party

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Drake