Unkenholz: Thanksgiving break offers time to reconsider annoying aspects of college
As we approach Thanksgiving, we as a university have now gone about 15 weeks without a break. For the longest time, Thanksgiving seemed like a… Read more »
Culture
Beer Bites: Shock Top Chocolate Wheat
It’s not unusual for me to replace meals with dessert. In my diet, vegetables as a whole are substituted with chocolate, and cookies are their… Read more »
Speak up: Student stands against child abuse, creates PSA aired on Comedy Central
In the summer before his senior year of high school, Kevin Gendron was inspired by a former National Hockey League player to prevent child abuse.… Read more »
Stealing Thor's thunder: Negative reviews defeat superhero sequel cast
Despite the storm of success that followed the original, any high expectations for “Thor: The Dark World” quickly fizzled out. Even though Marvel Entertainment’s characters… Read more »
Thaw: Preventable sexually transmitted infections spread often among students
Sexually transmitted infections are more common and widespread than you might think. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 percent of… Read more »
Paws In Motion program helps local shelter dogs socialize
The clanging of metal mixed with loud barking fills the room as dogs leap against their kennel doors. They know what time it is: running… Read more »
From the box office: Nov. 15-17
With little competition to date, “Thor: The Dark World” managed to remain in the top spot in its second week, making an estimated $36.6 million.… Read more »
Rockin' roots: Newly re-mastered Beatles album features song by SU student's late grandfather
On track 19 of the re-mastered Beatles compilation album, “Live at the BBC,” John Lennon’s unmistakable Liverpool accent chirps, “Dig this, for here’s Paul whistling… Read more »
Students compete in inaugural CAWL to Arms arm wrestling tournament
Arm wrestling is taken a lot more seriously than many people might expect. There is even a collegiate tournament dedicated to the sport. “I do… Read more »
Monster mash: Lady Gaga successfully bridges art, pop music in eccentric album
Rejoice, little monsters, for the Mother is back. After taking a short hiatus while recovering from hip surgery and canceling part of her Born This… Read more »
Antonucci: Columnist finds that Italian families depend on each other more than American households
For the past few months, I could never really understand the relationship between my host mother Daniella and her son Paulo. It honestly came across… Read more »
Tattoo Tuesday: Ashley Adler
Getting an entire sleeve permanently tattooed on your arm is a major decision to make, but Ashley Adler dreams bigger: She wants two. The sophomore… Read more »
Déjà food: Despite different menu, Alto Cinco spinoff proves too similar to original
Located in a small space downtown, Otro Cinco is a madhouse. Lines consistently reach the door at the Alto Cinco spinoff. But if you can… Read more »
A cappella's new groove: Student singing group wins $1,000 prize at competition
Sixteen students hit the jackpot at Turning Stone Resort Casino, not from playing slot machines or black jack, but by singing. On Sunday, Syracuse University’s… Read more »
Belmonte: Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show balances sexy, classy attire
It’s hard to believe there is a fashion show devoted not to the latest clothing styles and trends, but exclusively to what is worn underneath… Read more »
Point of Contact Gallery opens new exhibit in the Warehouse
The voice of local soprano Catalina Cuervo soared through the air as she belted out songs from Syracuse Opera’s upcoming production “Maria de Buenos Aires”… Read more »
APPreciation: Streambels
If you are planning to spend a serious chunk of your Thanksgiving Break in front of the television, your phone has a new way to… Read more »
Myslice is right: Find your most compatible schedule by matching classes to your personality
There’s a huge difference between the classes currently sitting in your shopping cart on MySlice versus the classes you will actually end up taking. Unless… Read more »
SU Boxing Club members train for College Boxing Fight Night bout
The Syracuse University Boxing Club is revitalizing a long-lost tradition by hosting the first fight on its home turf since 1957. The club will host… Read more »
Point of Contact collaborates with Syracuse Opera for new gallery opening
Starting Friday, a new art gallery will bring a certain Latin American flair to the people of Syracuse in its premiere exhibit. Point of Contact,… Read more »
Whodunnit: Mock murder mystery teaches students to decipher forensic evidence
Crime buffs in search of a thrill won’t need to play a game of Clue or wait to catch the next episode of “CSI” this… Read more »
Unkenholz: Columnist picks SA presidential candidate by analyzing critical criteria
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Starbucks has prematurely brought out everything that could possibly taste like gingerbread, and ice has formed on… Read more »
Beer Bites: Guinness Red Harvest Stout
It occurred to me the other day that I have been completely ignoring stouts all semester. There hasn’t been a thick, dark beer in my… Read more »
Whip it good: Ballsy '50 Shades of Grey' musical has 1-night stand in Syracuse
The cast of “50 Shades! The Musical” gyrated, groped and spanked so hard that the fourth wall came tumbling right down. The touring production came… Read more »
