Editor’s picks: The best photos of 2024
Cassie Roshu | Senior Staff Photographer
Steph Adams (left) and Amie Flanigan (right) do their work in the Erie Canal Museum’s Buchanan Library. Flanigan did further research into her ancestors who are believed to be haunting the space.
Joe Zhao | Design Editor
Syracuse head football coach Fran Brown throws his arms in the air in celebration looking toward the JMA Wireless Dome crowd after SU's 31-28 upset victory over then-No. 23 Georgia Tech on Sept. 7, 2024. The win was the first of three ranked victories for the Orange in 2024, serving as the first big moment in Brown's historic debut year.
Joe Zhao | Design Editor
Yaffa, a Muslim-Palestinian writer, spoke about the importance of the encampment and showing up for all humans impacted by genocide. They emphasized the importance of caring for fellow community members and said it is “integral” to create freedom and peace.
Alexander Zhiltsov | Staff Photographer
Sonia Issa, the winner of Miss Africa 2024, awarded by ASU, walked the backlit runway at the ASU x FADS “RIP the Runway: Land of the Riches” show.
Lars Jendruschewitz | Senior Staff Photographer
P!nk flies in from above the stage to her song, “Get the Party Started.” P!nk’s tour, Summer Carnival, stopped in Syracuse in October at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Cassie Roshu | Senior Staff Photographer
Josef Comissar (right) teaches Emma Singer (left) how to juggle. Comissar learned how to juggle at 7 years old.
Aaron Hammer | Staff Photographer
A street performer captured the attention of many fairgoers at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair. The performances enhanced the fair’s lively and artistic atmosphere.
Solange Jain | Photo Editor
The cast of Head Over Heels poses under streamers at the end of their finale number. The play tells the story of a royal family’s trials and tribulations.
Leonardo Eriman | Asst. Video Editor
A paraglider flies in from the sky to land on the field pregame at the Holiday Bowl between Syracuse and Washington State in San Diego. As part of the Holiday Bowl, festivities included a helicopter flyover, halftime firework display and the pregame paragliders.
Joe Zhao | Design Editor
Smino opens Juice Jam as the first performer. He sang his songs “Polynesian,” “Matinee” and “No L’s,” among others.