Archive for February, 2015

How Cold Was It?

Saturday, February 28th, 2015
Yeti arrives in Syracuse

Yeti in Syracuse

Pennsylvania has that groundhog, NYC has Al Roker, and the Weather Channel has Sam Champion or Jim Cantore, but it got so cold and snowy in Syracuse this month we spotted an Abominable Snowman.

Political Action, Education & Social Change

Saturday, February 28th, 2015
The event kicked off with a dance performance by the Young and Talented group.

The event began with a dance performance by the Young & Talented group.

Here are some photos from the Syracuse City School District’s 12th Annual African-American panel discussion, which was held at Edward Smith (K-8) School. The theme of this year’s event was “Political Action for Education and Social Change.”

During the ceremony,Darlene Dow from United States Post Office unveiled the commemorative stamp featuring architect Robert Robinson Taylor.

Syracuse Common Councilor Khalid Bey talked about his transition from college athletics to working in government.

Syracuse Common Councilor Khalid Bey talked about his transition from college athletics to working in government.

Newly appointed School Board Commissioner Mark Muhammad, a professor at Onondaga Community College told students he has high expectations for all SCSD children and he wants to increase graduation (rates) by continued participation in education.

Newly appointed School Board Commissioner Mark Muhammad, a professor at Onondaga Community College told students he has high expectations for all SCSD children and he wants to increase graduation (rates) by continued participation in education.

Evelyn Carter, Consumer Affairs Managers for Wegmans talked about the "Let's Move" Initiative.

Evelyn Carter, Consumer Affairs Manager for Wegmans, talked about the “Let’s Move” Initiative and the importance of healthy food choices.

Ed Smith School 5th grader Jabari Diggs does a great journalist impression while asking Professor Paula Johnson of SU a question.

Ed Smith School 5th grader Jabari Diggs (center) turned on his news anchor voice while asking SU Professor Paula Johnson a question during the panel.

On the front row dancers from the other Smith school (H.W. Smith) anxiously await their turn to perform.

On the front row dancers anxiously awaited their turn to perform in the finale.

Expression

Friday, February 27th, 2015
Writer/lecturer Feminista Jones speaks during Delta Week at Syracuse University.

Writer/lecturer Feminista Jones speaks during Delta Week at Syracuse University.