From the box office: Oct. 11-13
This weekend at the box office saw second-week holdover “Gravity” staying at number one, “Captain Phillips” open to solid numbers and newcomer “Machete Kills” bomb.… Read more »
Culture
Project pumpkin: Six alternative ways to use your favorite fall squash
It’s almost time for the Great Pumpkin to appear. That’s right, ’tis the season to go pumpkin picking. And sure, the next obvious step is… Read more »
Former MLB player discusses Judaism in league
Being a Jewish professional baseball player drew special attention to Shawn Green. Once his religion became common knowledge, Jewish groups often approached him to make… Read more »
Tattoo Tuesday: Frank Santos
During his year at prep school, Frank Santos spent hours drawing sketches of an arm sleeve and creating a tattoo he could live with for… Read more »
Antonucci: Columnist chooses fall break destinations for quality of experience, not quantity of locations
The most important part of any study abroad semester is definitely fall break: those 10 days when Europe is study abroad students’ playground. But it… Read more »
Hard at twerk: Miley Cyrus develops mature sound, bares vulnerable side with album 'Bangerz'
I’m no Miley Cyrus fan, but I want to like this album. I did like “Party in the U.S.A.,” and “The Climb” wasn’t too bad… Read more »
Guess 'Whos' in town?: Students capture lively Dr. Seuss themes in 'Seussical The Musical'
A young outcast stumbles upon an unusual looking hat. Curious, he picks it up and is suddenly whisked away by the Cat in the Hat… Read more »
All male a cappella groups raise money for testicular cancer awareness
What breast cancer is for women, testicular cancer is for men. While both are life-threatening diseases, campaigns for testicular cancer don’t get as much attention… Read more »
Served with soul: Papa Joe's restaurant prepares authentic, family-style Louisiana food
With gumbo all over my hands as I tried to crack open a fresh crab leg, I thought of a photograph of me as a… Read more »
Belmonte: Columnist argues against tanning as fashion accessory, supports tan ban
Those in favor of tanning maintain that it makes you appear younger and healthier, and can even make you look better in your clothes. But… Read more »
APPreciation: MyScript Calculator
Your smart phone’s built-in calculator works just fine when it comes to simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. But in the face of a slightly… Read more »
'OK, glass': School of Information Studies demonstrates Google Glass, looks for student developers
Google Glass, a state-of-the-art device that takes photos, tweets and displays directions all through simple voice commands, may still have some kinks to work out,… Read more »
Unkenholz: Near robbery teaches gullible columnist not to fall for scams
I wouldn’t call myself gullible exactly, just a stupid optimist. I still want to believe in the world that’s been laid out in Disney movies.… Read more »
Take the stage: Syracuse Opera opens season with 'The Tragedy of Carmen' on Friday
As the weather turns cold, a sexy, visceral production from Syracuse Opera is coming to heat things up. The company opens their main stage season… Read more »
Mother's cancer diagnosis motivates student to participate in 5K breast cancer walk
On the day Melissa Ruh found out her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was sitting in Starbucks with a group of friends and… Read more »
UU Cinemas screens weekly hit movies free of charge
Often, when a movie comes out, students aren’t quite sure if they want to see it. They might be too busy or don’t want to… Read more »
Beer Bites: Magic Hat Night of the Living Dead
The Magic Hat fall variety pack has been taunting me for weeks. Each time I wander down the Tops beer aisle or peruse Wegmans’ extensive… Read more »
Dolly delivers: Musical entertains audience with jazzy show tunes, strong casting
It’s the turn of the century in New York City. The economy is booming and scientific discoveries are being made. But most importantly, Dolly Gallagher… Read more »
Multimedia artist showcases collection of abstract videos inspired by pop culture
Anyone who is epileptic or suffers from seizures probably shouldn’t watch a Michael Robinson film. Strobe lights, mixed patterns and bright colors are all major… Read more »
Thaw: Columnist reflects on experience with overeating, encourages healthy lifestyle
My biggest problem is emotional eating. If I get upset, I’m often too nauseated to eat anything. Then, when I’m so hungry I can’t see… Read more »
Growing pains: Locally filmed indie movie balances quirky characters with dramatic story
Anyone from or familiar with the Syracuse area and the university will enjoy seeing local places and buildings on the big screen in “Adult World.”… Read more »
From the box office: Oct. 4-6
Claiming the top spot and setting an opening weekend record for the month of October was the outer space survival thriller “Gravity.” The movie earned… Read more »
Campus canvas: Café Kubal shows art exhibit featuring SU-inspired work from graduate student
As a child, Joseph Murphy always wanted his art to be on display. In middle school, he would ask his teachers to use the copier… Read more »
Q&A with SU alumna, 5-time 'Jeopardy!' champion
Two decades after originally appearing on “Jeopardy!” one Syracuse University alumna might get the chance to answer Alex Trebek’s game show questions once again in… Read more »
