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Syracuse Peace Council

One step further: Syracuse Peace Council pushes limits with civil activism

Sitting in his Birmingham, Ala., jail cell, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote a response to a group of clergymen who insisted King should seek political activism off the streets and within a courthouse.

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Comic book guy off campus guide

The golden age: As Syracuse’s first comic book shop owner, Sagert looks to restore faded commune

There was a time when people believed Mike Sagert sold porn.

It was in the early 1970s, when Sagert was looking for a storefront to set up his new comic book shop.

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Stella's diner off campus guide

The morning after: Any hangover is curable with these local breakfast diners

It's Saturday morning, and you are faced with a decision that may make or break the day. Down glasses of water or orange juice. To get greasy food or to just remain motionless in bed, that is the dilemma.

Beer Week off campus guide

Variety park: Find out what’s brewing at Syracuse’s upcoming Beer Week

From Nov. 7 to Nov. 13, every major bar and restaurant in and around Syracuse will be overrun with everyone's favorite beverage — beer! Dozens of brewers from around the world will be hosting tastings, dinners and lectures about beer from about 11 a.m. until the wee hours of the night all week.

Clothing stores off campus guide

Tailor-made: Local clothing boutiques offer outfits for any occasion

When you live on the Hill, things can look a bit monotonous when some of the closest closet options are orange apparel shops and J Michael Shoes.

Life calls for more than "Go Orange" T-Shirts and designer jeans. There's the business casual outfit for the meeting with a potential employer, the attractive-but-fun outfit for a first date or a dress for the next greek life formal. If students push their scopes outside of the box, they might find their next favorite outfit for every occasion.

The cornerstone: Westcott Community Center strengthens foundations through services

Urban communities do not always have a place for their residents to come together. The city of Syracuse does not have that problem.

Offering internships, an art gallery, tutoring, free legal advice and more, the Westcott Community Center, located on the corner of Euclid Avenue and Westcott Street, serves as a resource and activity hub for Syracuse.

Pit stop: Erie Boulevard offers perfect solutions for any appetite

Beyond Marshall Street, Erie Boulevard is filled with a ton of great places to eat. But in uncharted territory, it can be tricky to know which restaurant is best for a date and which one you'd rather bring a study group to. We've got you covered. Read on for a complete guide to the best of Erie's eateries.