Mariotti: Smart shoppers buy quality, not quantity
My closet is filled with Céline, Givenchy and Diane von Furstenberg. OK, not really. For most college students, snagging these coveted designer items is impossible.… Read more »
Culture
'Game of Thrones' trivia night features new ale
Brewery Ommegang has challenged everyone to seize the throne with the release of its “Game of Thrones”-inspired Iron Throne Blonde Ale. So, to properly prepare… Read more »
Wednesday Night Live: SNL's Seth Meyers takes Syracuse by storm with hilarious set
Audience members were seen doubled over, slapping their knees, wiping away tears and choking for breath last night when University Union presented “A Night of… Read more »
Red House Arts Center puts on 'Noises Off,' a comedy of errors and a play within a play
Part of the fun of going to the theater is escaping from life for a brief moment in time. But instead of suspending reality, the… Read more »
Girls gone wild: Debauched, blood-soaked indie art film “Spring Breakers” accomplishes trippy, bikini-clad fever dream
Skrillex music blares as thousands of screaming bros and half-naked co-eds line a sunbathed Florida beach, bouncing and gyrating in booze-drenched ecstasy in the slow-motion… Read more »
Schuster: Columnist tells her version of Passover story as parody with modern twist
If you think I went to a Passover Seder just to eat and get tipsy on a Monday night, you are completely correct. But as… Read more »
From the Box Office: March 22-24
It has taken three weeks, but finally, a film has dethroned Disney’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” and claimed the top spot at the box… Read more »
'Conscience of society': Professor Alejandro Garcia recognized for 35 years at SU, awarded 2013 Daniel and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award
Living in a poor Hispanic household, Alejandro Garcia’s altruistic beliefs began as a child with his parents. He recalled how his mother still found a… Read more »
Seth Meyers from SNL to perform standup comedy at SU
Live from Syracuse, it’s Seth Meyers. Comedian Seth Meyers will perform his stand-up act in Goldstein Auditorium on Wednesday for University Union’s “An Evening… Read more »
Beer Bites: Game of Thrones drinking games
This is a big weekend for television bloggers, seeing as HBO’s “Game of Thrones” season three premiere is on Sunday. But what does this have… Read more »
People who dislike their given names celebrate National Joe Day
The name’s Jackson. Tonsillitis Jackson. On Aug. 26, 1955, The Toledo Blade ran a story on poor Tonsillitis Jackson, an average Joe whose parents named… Read more »
One of a kind: Made from fresh coffee beans, The Kind Coffee Company brews the best in town
Every cup of coffee I’ve ever had has been bad. This realization wasn’t the result of a coffee epiphany, but a visit to The… Read more »
Tattoo Tuesday: Jaime Rivera
Jaime Rivera’s deep affection for his Alaskan Klee Kai dog, Kaitou, extends from the love in his heart to the ink on his shoulder. Rivera’s… Read more »
Up and coming: Full-ride academic scholars create lasting bonds through Posse
Carlos Bonachea said he would be in the military right now without it. Alex Trinh never would have left California. Pedro Bringas never would have… Read more »
Sleep on it: OneRepublic's new bubblegum pop album bores rather than bops
There’s a place on Top 40 radio for dumb songs. Pitbull and Rihanna pretty much live there. There’s a place for trashy songs — here’s… Read more »
Sydor: Lebanon still troubled by violence after years of war and conflict
Lebanon is a country defined by its past. As I toured the country last week, the echoes of that past were ever-present in daily life.… Read more »
From bad to worse: Mob drama 'Red Widow' becomes latest disappointment for ABC
ABC seems to be having a hard time with its new shows. “Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23,” “Body of Proof,” “Zero Hour” (called… Read more »
Man of the Hour: Big Sean lights up Goldstein Auditorium as part of 'Save the Horn' benefit concert
Big Sean had every “clique” swerving and showed anything but “mercy.” More than 1,200 people filled Goldstein Auditorium on Friday night for the “Save The… Read more »
APPreciation: Voxer, the walkie-talkie app
Which sounds more fun: sending your friends arbitrary text messages while walking across the Quad and risking running into passersby as you stare at your… Read more »
Q&A: Yenny Shim, Biomimicry Challenge
Students participated in the second-ever Biomimicry Challenge last weekend, held at the Center of Excellence in downtown Syracuse. The two-day event, sponsored by Herman-Miller, was… Read more »
Mariotti: During class, dress well to improve self-confidence and self-esteem
Last week, I happened to catch an episode of “Pretty Little Liars.” I understand it isn’t supposed to be the most realistic show, but I… Read more »
Upper crust: University-area taste test finds best pizza just in time for March Madness
Pizza is a sports-viewing staple. And with the NCAA Tournament right around the corner, it is more important than ever to have a solid knowledge… Read more »
Schuster: Spring Break in the South provides insight on geographical differences
While talking about my Spring Break plans, I quickly learned that sentence structure was everything. “I’m going camping in West Virginia,” I burst out as… Read more »
