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Spring is the time to sit back, relax, and stop to smell the… weed? A new art exhibit, a former student’s music video, and the disability rights movement are all on our radar this week.

April 15, 2021

Marijuana is legalized for recreational use in New York

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to make recreational marijuana legal in New York for adults 21 and over. This means adults can legally possess and use the drug; however, Syracuse University announced that it is still banned on campus. The law allows for the eventual buying and selling of the drug, but that won’t be implemented for another year or two.

Story by Casey Darnell | Photo by Erin Gavle

THIS WEEK'S SYRACUSE NEWS

University Union will host Dan Levy, an acclaimed writer, actor, and producer who co-created the show “Schitt’s Creek.” The virtual Q&A will be held April 23 at 8 p.m.
Former SU student Goldie Scott will release a music video, filmed at the Westcott Theater, for her new single “RaRa.” Scott left the university in 2019 to focus on her music career full-time.
Men’s basketball forward Alan Griffin is reportedly expected to sign with an agent to enter the NBA draft. This would make him the third player from SU this year to pursue a career in the NBA.
The first Syracuse Sport Business Conference will take place April 15 and 16, with a number of high-profile panelists in the sports business industry. The conference will also include two career fairs for students to virtually meet with speakers.

CAPTURING CUSE: Intersectionality in Disability Rights

This week’s Wheelchair Quarterback column features a Q&A with Stephen Kuusisto, director of interdisciplinary programs and outreach at Syracuse University’s Burton Blatt Institute. Kuusisto discusses the current state of the disability rights movement and how it has evolved to be more inclusive in recent years.

Story by Joey Pagano | Graphic by Samantha Currier

OUR WEEKEND PICK

Art exhibit gives a voice to underrepresented creators

The new “Who What When Where” exhibition at the Everson Museum provides a provocative display of works by artists from generally underrepresented backgrounds. This exhibit is one step in the museum’s focus to become more diverse and inclusive, both with the artists it showcases and its staff.

Story and Photos by Natasha Breu

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