Conversation with local Israelite sheds positive light on political strife
The Israel-Palestine conflict is one of the toughest problems plaguing the Middle East and the international community today, and it is one filled with numerous… Read more »
Culture
True to self: Pop-punk band Paramore releases self-titled album with new band dynamic, retains some rock sound
Paramore should have split up in 2010. The band’s instrumental core — guitarist Josh Farro and brother Zac — called it quits in a blog… Read more »
Bringing to light: Student reflects on Relay for Life, draws positivity from emotional night
Editor's note: This story was written from the point of view of a participant of the Relay for Life event. She participated in the… Read more »
FYP's outstanding cast of 'The Wedding Singer' rises above technical difficulties
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, Zack Phillips's name and year were misstated due to an editing error. Phillips is a freshman. The stage was… Read more »
Mariotti: Special events cause costumed looks, unfavorable fashion statements
Fashion has always been a way of expressing your personality or opinions, and I wholeheartedly believe that the freedom to wear what you want is… Read more »
APPreciation: Urban Dictionary
Unless you are a child prodigy studying for the national spelling bee, memorizing the entire English language is seriously impossible. For those times that deem… Read more »
Paving the way: New Normal thoughtfully depicts real life LGBT families
We’ve all heard the hype about Emmy-magnet “Modern Family,” a mockumentary-style show that explores the dynamic among individuals in nontraditional families. The television show has… Read more »
GZA from Wu-Tang Clan rocks the Westcott Theater stage
The Westcott Theater transformed into the 36 Chambers of Shaolin as founding Wu-Tang Clan member GZA took the stage on Friday night. The theater was… Read more »
Live and learn: Members of Syracuse community share stories of learning at La Casita Cultural Center
Colorful posters with slogans like “legalization right now” in Spanish lined the walls. Two linen chairs sat around a small table and the sun shone… Read more »
From the Box Office: March 29–31
As is the case with pretty much every major holiday weekend, Easter Weekend is also typically a strong weekend at the box office. Three new… Read more »
Final Four destination Atlanta has some worthy non-basketball related sights, attractions
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, one of the suggested destinations was referred to by the incorrect name. The destination was Centennial Olympic Park.… Read more »
Home of the brave: Eye-catching special effects, gratuitous violence drive predictably enjoyable patriotic action flick
Action movies have shamelessly ripped off “Die Hard” for 25 years. “Speed” was “Die Hard” on a bus. “Air Force One” and “Con Air” were… Read more »
The GZA from Wu-Tang Clan to fill Westcott Theater with distinct hip hop sounds
It was only slightly more than a year ago that Ludacris and Rick Ross were rocking the Dome at Syracuse University, drawing rap enthusiasts from… Read more »
Schuster: Job in retail proves less exciting than anticipated, provides haunting memories
Getting a job in retail seemed like a great idea. The summer before my freshman year, I applied to Bath & Body Works. I handed… Read more »
SU Wind Ensemble engages audience at Setnor Music Hall for final performance of season
Tuesday night was anything but a simple, quiet night in the Setnor School of Music as smooth, passionate classical music filled the building, played by… Read more »
Natural Selection: Darwin on Clinton provides array of soups, salads and sandwiches
While perusing through Syracuse restaurant reviews online, I came across a link titled “Foodie’s Bucket List, Syracuse.” Being a foodie myself — some might call… Read more »
Holloway: Bananas provide numerous health benefits and are a favorite with foodies
They’re green, hard and taste like they’re having an am-I-a-fruit-or-a-vegetable identity crisis. Blame it on the April snow showers or blame it on the boogie,… Read more »
Saranac 12 Beers A Springing
We’ve all been back from our brief exposure to sun for a while, and just like the Saranac 12 Beers A Springing, we’re getting pretty… Read more »
Sleeping around: the best places on campus to grab a nap
Naps are important in terms of surviving your time in college, but there simply isn’t enough time in the day to make it back to… Read more »
Awkward rapping: Tyler, The Creator provides fine musicality, but is deficient in his lyric abilities
Odd Future used to be the three-ring circus hip-hop collective — a cocky troupe of upstart, devil-may-care rappers armed with moody beats and sneering attitudes.… Read more »
Tattoo Tuesday: Jessica Wiggs
With a triple spiral symbol on her right ankle, Jessica Wiggs, a junior public relations and English and textual studies major, shows her allegiance to… Read more »
Social symbolism: Students join in national social media movement, turn to Facebook to show support of marriage equality
The latest social media trend is causing the nation to see red — literally. On March 26, the day the U.S. Supreme Court hearings on… Read more »
Infinity and Beyond: Third installment of 'BioShock,' set in the corrupt cloud city of Colombia, soars above expectations
Not many games can survive six years of development. Most AAA shooters top out at about three years, and even they are often victims of… Read more »
APPreciation: Shazam
Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Mountain Jam, Burning Man, Governor’s Ball and Sasquatch. It’s the season of festival announcements, and lineups are being finalized and publicized left and… Read more »
