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Welcome to Thomas Paine Day!
Freethinkers Day, also known as Thomas Paine Day, celebrates the life and work of Thomas Paine, who was born on today's date in 1737. The day not only educates the public about Paine's work but also about freethinking, a concept that his work was often imbued with, which rejects arbitrary authority and puts reason and logic before faith. The holiday began being observed in the 1990s, when The Truth Seeker magazine started holding the day on Paine's birthday, in an effort to educate the public of his importance to the history of freedom and liberty. They said the day could be celebrated by giving and displaying a white rose with thorns, which symbolizes beauty, purity, and fragility, but also danger, on account of the thorn. The Thomas Paine Foundation also began celebrating Paine's birthday in the 1990s, although they proclaimed a separate holiday, Thomas Paine Day, to take place on June 8, the anniversary of his death.
Thomas Paine was a freethinker whose works inspired people to fight for social, political, and economic advancement. He was an early proponent for universal human rights and for the end of slavery. Writing during the Age of Enlightenment, some of his books, pamphlets, and essays helped establish a philosophical foundation for the American Revolution. His most widely known works include Common Sense, Rights of Man, and The Age of Reason.
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Big Mack Attack: SU loses to Clemson 71-70 (Brent Axe recap) (PS; Axe)
It had to end.
The Syracuse University men’s basketball team’s five-game winning streak was a fun ride and checked a lot of needed boxes for a team that needs to take care of business as much as possible to get back in the 2020 NCAA Tournament conversation.
Tuesday night was just not meant to be.
Syracuse lost 71-70 to the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum in another nail-biter. Cardiac 'Cuse is back as Syracuse’s last four games have been decided by a total of 13 points.
The breaks went with Clemson this time as a last-second shot by Syracuse’s Elijah Hughes, set up with a lengthy official review to determine how much time was left on the clock after a Tigers pass went out of bounds, was way off the mark.
What’s the difference between 1.4 seconds on the clock vs. 0.9 seconds? Apparently enough for the Tigers to squeak out a win.
Syracuse now sets its sights on No. 9 Duke, who were 79-67 victors over Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.
Saturday’s game is the first of three big Quad 1 opportunities for the Orange on the February ACC schedule.
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Mack Attack: Syracuse basketball loses to Clemson 71-70 (Brent Axe podcast recap (acast.com; podcast; Axe)
Mack Attack: Syracuse basketball loses to Clemson 71-70 (Brent Axe podcast recap
Mack, Trapp Shine as Clemson Upends Syracuse (clemsontigers.com)
Winning its fourth-straight home game in dramatic fashion, the Clemson University men’s basketball team pulled out a thrilling 1-point victory over Syracuse on Tuesday. The Tigers won 71-70 versus the Orange at Littlejohn Coliseum, and a layup by Clyde Trapp with two seconds remaining served as the winning basket.
Clemson (11-9, 5-5) was quite efficient from the floor on the night, shooting 48.1 percent from the floor. Syracuse (13-8, 6-4) shot the ball at a percentage of 42.1 percent. The Tigers knocked down nine 3-pointers and went 10-for-12 at the free throw line. They also outrebounded the Orange 36-26. Syracuse scored 15 points off 16 turnovers, but Clemson made up for that with 32 points in the paint.
The Tigers’ efforts were manned by Tevin Mack and Clyde Trapp, who put together arguably the best performances of their respective Clemson careers. Mack was a force to be reckoned with on the night, knocking down shot after shot from the elbow and extending possessions with pivotal offensive rebounds. The veteran scored a career-high 32 points via a career-best 12 field goals. Additionally, Mack was 7-of-8 at the charity stripe and pulled down 10 rebounds for his first double-double in a Tiger uniform. He became the first Clemson player to score at least 32 points since Jaron Blossomgame dropped 32 in 2016. Furthermore, Mack’s 32 points were the most scored by a Clemson player in a conference tilt at home since Ed Scott scored 36 at Littlejohn in 2002. As for Trapp, on top of his late-game heroics, he set new career-best marks for himself in points (17), rebounds (9), assists (6) and field goals (6) in his 35 minutes of action.
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Oyster Fest, vegan happy hour: The CNY Foodie 5 (PS; Pucci)
Welcome to the CNY Foodie 5, a roundup of pop-up dinners, restaurant specials and anything else a food-loving Central New Yorker desires for the week to come. Have an event you’d like to see featured? Email me at jpucci@syracuse.com.
1. Citronelle Oyster Fest
Slurp up a dozen different varieties of raw oysters on the half shell complimented by five different sauces at this all-you-can-eat seafood feast. There will be cheeseburger, buttermilk fried chicken and shrimp po’ boy sliders and a variety of side dishes and desserts served, but make no mistake, the oysters are the star of the show.
Where: Citronelle, 113 Walton St., Syracuse.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $80, or $100 with beer and wine included. Call (315) 445-9999 for tickets.
2. Vegan After Work
Stout Beard Brewing Company on Dell Street in Westcott.Jacob Pucci
Westcott’s Stout Beard Brewing Co. is already known for the vegan food menu it pairs with its craft beers, so it’s the perfect spot for VeganCNY’s “Vegan After Work” monthly happy hour. Along with its usual menu, Stout Beard will be serving vegan versions of charcuterie boards, beef on weck (or in this case, seitan on weck), meatball subs and desserts.
Where: Stout Beard Brewing Co., 126 Dell St., Syracuse.
When: Thursday, Jan. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.
How much: Food and drink a la carte.
3. Fall Street Brewing Grand Opening
View of the canal and Seneca Falls from the Bridge Street. Kathe Harrington for nyup.com SYRKathe Harrington
This Seneca Falls spot launched last year selling coffee drinks and its own kombucha as Finger Lakes Kombucha Company, but this weekend, they’re adding craft beer to the menu. To celebrate the brewery’s opening, they’ll be selling $5 pints all weekend, with live music Thursday night.
Where: Fall Street Brewing/Finger Lakes Kombucha Company, 106 Fall St., Seneca Falls.
When: Thursday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 2. Ribbon cutting ceremony is 5 p.m. Thursday.
How much: $5 drink specials.
4. Chicken BBQ
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