Digital Articles

 Jada Williams, a junior from Dallas, Texas, credits her interest in fashion to her sister, remembering the fashion shows they put on at home as children. “My sister is actually a fashion designer right now,” said Williams, “She really paved the way for me, especially with clothes and accessories.” Read more.

​You may remember Chloe Hechter from her days as University Girl’s editor-in-chief,  throwing copies of print editions into every building on campus. Or, you may recognize her Jewish camp alter ego from her sketch comedy moments on TikTok. Read more.

Wildflower Armory, a gift shop that houses and sells pieces from local Syracuse artists, moved into the historic McCarthy building in 2019. The founder of Wildflower and the McCarthy Mercantile, Michael John Heagerty, said the mercantile started from Wildflower’s relocation. Read more.

After a year of being open, Cjala Surratt has decided to expand her storefront in downtown Syracuse. From vintage leather jackets, stacks of wool sweaters, books, hot combs, records, or magazines, Black Citizens Brigade has something for everyone. Surratt has created a safe space for customers to shop and learn about Black history. Read more. ​​

You may have seen the 4B movement in headlines on CNN and The New York Times, or seen the term plastered throughout social media. Many American women were inspired to talk about the idea in response to Donald Trump’s presidential victory and the deadly effects of abortion bans. Looking to the future of feminist movements in the United States, especially after the 2024 election, 4B could be a revolution –or, it could simply be a performance. Read more. ​

Online media censorship is an increasing problem in recent United States legislation. Texas’ H.B. 1811 law, requiring online spaces with a majority of pornographic content to be age-restricted, advanced to the Supreme Court after being challenged by adult industry advocacy group, The Free Speech Coalition. Read more.