The livin' is easy: Summer welcomes epic movie selection with some familiar faces
I’ve always loved writing about movies. There’s a creative freedom in losing yourself for two hours in a story onscreen, then sitting down and gathering… Read more »
Culture
Schuster: Summer internship, job searches lead to disappointment
Recently, I’ve been frantically advertising myself in hopes of getting an internship this summer. Packed with optimism and a freshly designed GRA 217: “Introduction… Read more »
Syracuse prepares for Ke$ha, Trey Songz at Block Party
With pop starlet Ke$ha landing the top spot on University Union’s Block Party survey and Trey Songz placing third , UU was thrilled to… Read more »
DJ duo The Chainsmokers will headline MayFest concert in Walnut Park
DJ duo The Chainsmokers has been added to the list of opening acts at Friday’s Mayfest in Walnut Park. Syracuse University alumnus Drew Taggart and… Read more »
Holloway: Soon-to-be-graduate researches best sex spots on SU campus
Bottoms up, pants down. The sun’s out, campus separation anxiety is wetting the sticky air and MayFest is heading toward campus like a steam train… Read more »
Q&A with musician Ryan Montbleau
The Daily Orange: What was it like recording music differently for “For Hire”? Ryan Montbleau: It was really different for me because I have a… Read more »
Q&A with musical group ALO
The Daily Orange: How has the band stayed together since middle school without getting into major fights? Animal Liberation Orchestra: Oh, well, you know, you’ve… Read more »
Barely bagels: Bagelicious cafe inside medical building serves cheap, underwhelming breakfast menu
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It certainly is nutritionally, but it’s even more so because breakfast food is simply… Read more »
Beer Bites: End of the year beer awards
It’s my last full week of school — a time for reflection, scrambling to finish projects, emotionally blackmailing your girlfriend into staying with you, and… Read more »
Fine print: Students garner exposure for print making program through exhibition on SU quad
As the sun shined on the Quad, the light caught the images of several stunning paint reliefs — carvings steamrolled onto blocks to reveal distinctive… Read more »
The economy of coffee: Economist discusses pros, cons of fair trade products
Fair trade coffee might not be that fair after all. On Monday afternoon, Arnab K. Basu, a visiting fellow at Cornell University, outlined an experiment… Read more »
Documentary 'Thin Ice' defines issues, science of climate change
The journey started in Antarctica, a continent only scientists and researchers can live on given its extremely low temperatures. But the cold continent has significant… Read more »
Sydor: Weekend trip spent exploring ancient city Petra by camel, camping outdoors
As I walked down a winding canyon trail, I was blown away when I saw the stone carvings peeking around the next corner. The iconic… Read more »
High & low: Stoner album falls way short of Kid Cudi's debut, shows laziness in artist's execution
To say Kid Cudi doesn’t try hard isn’t fair. At this point, he has pretty much stopped trying altogether. Since releasing his highly introspective and… Read more »
Mariotti: Classifying women's fashion as 'classy vs. slutty' is harmful, works against feminism
It’s hard to be a girl these days. Cover up with floor-length hemlines and high-collared shirts and you might be considered a prude. Wear a… Read more »
Leaving scars: SU Drama's talented cast of 'Violet' hindered by imperfect script
Seconds after the lights come up onstage and the band begins to play, it is evident the musical “Violet” requires standout voices to tackle the… Read more »
Class act: ABC's detective drama 'Castle' thoughtfully delays episode in light of Boston Marathon
Despite so many crime dramas on television right now, ABC’s “Castle” appears to have differentiated itself enough to avoid getting lost in the mix. The… Read more »
Q&A with student viral video star Hannah Melton, 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' guest
Hannah Melton, a sophomore public relations major, burst onto the viral video scene with a little help from one of the greatest tricks of YouTube… Read more »
APPreciation: Moleskine
For those who look forward to the beginning of the school year solely for the new supplies, those who spend more money on notebooks than… Read more »
Smooth operators: Fusion funk band The Monk gives off relaxed, mellow vibe both on and off stage
When jazz meets funk and becomes best friends with hard rock and Latin soul, you get The Monk, a fusion funk band made up of… Read more »
Q&A with country singer Miranda Lambert to play at Oncenter
If you hear a country song on today’s radio that is feisty with just a touch of crazy, Miranda Lambert is probably the voice behind… Read more »
SU drama gears up to present 'Violet' in late April
It’s 1964. A young, disfigured girl boards a bus bound for Tulsa, Okla., hoping to be healed by a televangelist. This is where “Violet” begins,… Read more »
Schuster: Condescending hipster attitude inspires nostalgia in longtime DMB fan
Before I start, two things: 1. Claiming you liked a trend before it was a trend is one of the most annoying acts known to… Read more »
Old-time hero: Jackie Robinson biopic is conventional, but inspiring, heartfelt portrayal of No. 42
When people think of symbolic sports figures triumphing over adversity, Jackie Robinson is one of the first to come to mind — the man who… Read more »
