Tattoo Tuesday: Deborah Thach
Anyone who asks Deborah Thach how much ink she has will be told that she has only “one visible tattoo.” Though, in total, four intricate… Read more »
Culture
Antonucci: Columnist explores Italian culture through wine-making
I've never been much of a drinker. I've never cared for beer's taste or fizziness, and American wine has always been too strong for me… Read more »
Band of sisters: Rock-, R&B-infused group releases experimental, catchy debut full-length album
In any other era, Haim may not have made it. Haim is made up of sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim. Born in the late… Read more »
Expensive taste: American-fusion restaurant makes up for high prices with delicious entrées, desserts
A high-priced meal almost always outweighs the quality of the food. But The 317, which serves a variety of delicious entrées, manages to balance taste… Read more »
Dye hard: 5K color run covers participants in powder dyes, raises money for charity
Everyone from infants to the elderly were dressed in running gear to neon tutus when they flooded the grounds of Onondaga Community College for the… Read more »
Alternative-rock duo, Twenty One Pilots, energizes audience with lively set
The stage lights, blurred by a violet fog, were still. The voices inside the Goldstein Auditorium dimmed to a murmur. The crowd was waiting. Soon,… Read more »
Belmonte: 'House of Versace' Lifetime film tells partial, potentially inaccurate history
Of all the European fashion houses, Versace possesses the most storied and scandalous past. Sibling strife, cold-blooded murder, betrayal and substance abuse have all plagued… Read more »
APPreciation: MixBit
Eight years and a billion monthly visitors later, YouTube cofounders Steve Chen and Chad Hurley are at it again with the new social video app… Read more »
Well versed: Rappers Logic, Big Sean, Kid Cudi hype up audience at Crouse Hinds Theater
As the fog began swirling and the strobe lights flashed, the crowd surged toward the stage, frantically climbing over folded theater seats and shoving to… Read more »
Starring Syracuse: Film festival celebrates tenth anniversary, premieres 'Adult World'
Movie buffs in Central New York won’t have to travel to Cannes or Toronto to get a taste of an international film festival because this… Read more »
Humor: Housing search sparks competitive attitudes, reminds columnist of 'Cribs'
Ever since I was in middle school and binge watched “MTV Cribs” every afternoon, I’ve dreamed of one day owning my own sweet pad. Thus,… Read more »
Beer Bites: Angry Orchard's Apple Ginger Hard Cider
It’s officially apple season. To celebrate it properly, I decided to bake apple crisp and buy hard cider. Both were delicious. Yes, I am aware… Read more »
Documentary raises awareness about disabilities on college campuses
College is hard enough as it is. But for those with intellectual disabilities, there are even more challenges to face. The Syracuse University Disability Cultural… Read more »
Before autumn leaves: Ten things to do in Syracuse before winter arrives
It’s finally hoodies and jeans weather — the perfect time of year. But in snowy Syracuse, it won’t last long. So, take advantage of the… Read more »
Thaw: Women should pack overnight necessities when going out, just in case
Sometimes, when you go out for a night on the town, you don’t end up sleeping in your own bed. So on the morning after,… Read more »
Guilty pleasure: Thought-provoking rom-com follows unconventional storyline, portrays porn-addicted protagonist
While “Don Jon” is a clever and witty film that draws audiences in, it also takes an insightful approach to gender divides and the long-lived… Read more »
From the box office: Sept. 27-29
As expected, Sony Pictures Animation’s “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” took the top spot this weekend with a little more than $34 million.… Read more »
Mixing it up: Student-run record label to release 4th EDM mixtape
With thousands of attendants flooding to events like the Ultra Music Festival and Tomorrowland, it’s easy to see that producers of electronic dance music (EDM)… Read more »
Unleashed: Local non-profit provides foster home for homeless dogs
For dog lovers, living away from home may be one of the hardest parts of going away to college. But by becoming foster dog parents,… Read more »
Embrace World Vegetarian Day and Vegetarian Awareness Month by cutting meat from diet
The many benefits of becoming a vegetarian are often repeated again and again: It’s useful for weight management, decreases your carbon footprint and improves your… Read more »
Electro-pop princess: Sixteen-year-old singer, Lorde, delivers creative debut album, hit-single 'Royals'
With Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber’s careers changing before our eyes, there is an understandable apprehension toward artists younger than 20. But 16-year-old New Zealand… Read more »
Tattoo Tuesday: Mike Collins
When Mike Collins got his first tattoo, he focused on the pain so much so that he fell asleep on the chair. “It’s therapeutic in… Read more »
Antonucci: Trips abroad provide opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth
If your character doesn't change when you’re abroad, then you're not really abroad at all. After a few weeks in Italy, I've come to see… Read more »
