South side: Syracuse, NY | 2010
Officer’s challenge: Keep kids on “the straight and narrow”
By: Christine Mehta
“If I can help at least one kid in this school be successful,” says Officer Leon Saddler, “I’m happy.” Saddler is the school resource officer at Danforth Middle School. Continue reading
Homeless, but rooted in his writing
By: Nate Hopper
Mervyn Patrick is homeless, but not ungrounded. He finds solace in his writing. Indeed, you can find him online, on Amazon. Continue reading
Fowler student engineers his future
By: Jenny Cheng
Unlike many of his peers, Justin Williams will be graduating from Fowler High School and going to college. The soft-spoken, sturdy 17-year-old hopes to become an environmental engineer, and he has set himself apart from peers to be where he is today. Continue reading
Safe streets: She makes sure of it
By: Fernando Alfonso
Debbie Anderson’s half-dozen children are grown and gone. But as a street crossing guard, she is still “mother” to many. Continue reading
Mondo’s serves up friendship first
By: Sierra Jiminez
Every morning customers sit at the small fold-out table and chairs at the entrance of Mondo’s Self-Service gas station. Owner Mark Mondo considers it his home — and theirs. Continue reading
Nephew’s struggle is her inspiration
By: Shayna Meliker
God doesn’t make mistakes, says Mary Nelson. He doesn’t. The proof, she says, is in the inspiration a sad story has been for her. It’s provided so much for others. Continue reading
Loyalty burns strong for firefighters
By: Brandi Kellam
It’s a fact of life for a fireman: You never know how busy or how quiet a night will be. But one thing is constant and certain: the camaraderie. Continue reading
Woman helps define Syracuse R&B
By: Kelly Outram
Singer Erika Lovette works with SKY PAD studios on a second album. The area studio makes it easier for local artists working on a modest budget. Continue reading
Media Unit helps youth tell important, relevant stories
By: Danielle Waugh
Walt Shepperd’s Media Unit has been a creative outlet for South Side youth for decades. Continue reading
About The Stand: Founder explains local project, and South Africa trip
By: Danielle Waugh
Behind the print and Web pages of The Stand are student reporters, photographers and designers from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, plus several community correspondents and a part-time project director. They are all dedicated to
About the South Side: Spirit prevails
By: Sierra Jiminez
The South Side of Syracuse is a community of some 20,000 people looking for a fresh start. It is high on spirit — but a little low on resources. If you are not familiar with the South Side, you can