Sorokanich: Anticipation of abroad trip leads to revelations about stereotypes
When I tell people I’m studying abroad in Jordan, I tend to get the same hesitant response: “Is that safe? How do your parents feel… Read more »
Culture
Shaffer Art Building debuts student produced film 'Pet Hotel'
The light from the big screen in the Shaffer Art Building tightly grabbed the audience’s attention. It created a blue-colored, melancholy world in which the… Read more »
Well engaged: Grant Auditorium sets an unlikely stage for romantic proposal to one lucky student
Students shuffled into Joseph Fanelli’s CFS 388: “Human Sexuality” class in Grant Auditorium on Dec. 5, 2012, just like every Wednesday before that, expecting a… Read more »
Schuster: Past insecurities can teach beneficial lessons to college students
You might not believe it from looking at me, but I used to have a twitch. You’d probably believe it after spending more than five… Read more »
Manhunt: It took more than a decade to find and kill Osama bin Laden. “Zero Dark Thirty” is the true story of what happened from 2001-11.
We all know when the story begins: Sept. 11, 2001. We all know when it ends: May 2, 2011 at a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.… Read more »
Overcharged: Dubstep artist Datsik brings powerful sound show to Westcott Theater
As the temperature dropped elsewhere in Syracuse last night, The Westcott Theater became a sauna. Dubstep producer and rapper Troy Beetles, known by his stage… Read more »
Holloway: New York shines bright in terms of pornographic consumption, but viewers should exercise caution
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this column, the date the United States had the highest porn traffic was misstated. The highest level of porn traffic… Read more »
Alive with authenticity: Vietnamese restaurant provides rich atmosphere with great service, affordable prices
From the outside, New Century Vietnamese looks more like a house. Only the green awning above the door indicates it’s a restaurant. Once inside, the… Read more »
Beer Bites: Drinking in public
Winter Break is a special time of the year for serious drinkers. And by special, I mean expensive. Did you know that “real” bars expect… Read more »
Q&A with Jon Simmons, lead singer and guitarist for Balance & Composure
Since the band formed in 2007, Balance and Composure has released three records. Their most recent album, “Separation,” was released in 2011. The emo-punk quintet… Read more »
Truth be told: Journalist Mark Obbie chronicles events leading 2006 SU student to commit murder
When Tim Ginocchetti was in seventh grade, he made local headlines for achieving a mathematical feat his teacher thought was impossible. When he entered his… Read more »
Up and up: SU professor gains fame, critical acclaim with success of new book, 'Tenth of December'
Kurt Vonnegut. Anton Chekhov. George Saunders. While the last name may not be as famous, it soon will be. Saunders, an English professor in the… Read more »
Overshadowed: A$AP Rocky's feature artists outshine him on his own album
Rap needs a new unspoken rule sandwiched somewhere between “Thou shall stop hashtag-rapping and start writing real punch lines” and “Thou will never, ever ask… Read more »
Sorokanich: Studying abroad in Jordan will give knowledge of country beyond conflict
A Middle Eastern adventure complete with warm, arid winds and a trusty camel. Sun and sand, scorching daytime temperatures and cool, dark nights gazing up… Read more »
Datsik will perform dubstep show at the Westcott Theater on Tuesday
Canadian-born rapper and dubstep artist Datsik is bringing his Firepower Tour to people across the United States. On Tuesday, Datsik will perform at The Westcott… Read more »
New beginnings: After the failure of 2012 apocalypse, 2013 will be a way to start anew and learn from mistakes of last year.
With the possibility of Armageddon a perpetual concern throughout 2012, the world came up winning just by staying afloat and making it through Dec. 21.… Read more »
Mariotti: Fashion magazines fail in their attempts to cater to people of different shapes, sizes
If you’ve ever flipped through a fashion magazine, you’ve inevitably run into one of those guides on how to dress your body type. It usually gives you… Read more »
Students of Syracuse University make resolutions for 2013
Whether it’s taking a step toward their future or enjoying their time as Orange Nation members, Syracuse University students have been making resolutions for what… Read more »
Shades of Grey: Writers focus on relationship drama instead of medical drama on Grey's Anatomy
Grey’s Anatomy: Season 9 Episode 10 Things We Said Today Let’s be honest with each other, we were expecting this return-from-break “Grey’s Anatomy”episode to be… Read more »
Move along: All-American Rejects pump out high-octane show at Westcott
As the first opener left the stage, the audience could hardly stay silent. Howls for the All-American Rejects bellowed from the crowd in the pit… Read more »
Walk the Moon draws energy from audience at Schine Underground
Students sporting bold stripes of face paint and glow-in-the-dark dots around their eyes danced, clapped and sang along to headliner Walk the Moon. “We rattle… Read more »
Holiday season is time to look past political correctness, get over sensitivity
I am going to hell. This may not surprise most of you, given both my life decisions and several of the reoccurring themes of this… Read more »
Floating away: Breathtaking visuals and moving lead performance buoy fantastical CGI adventure
Hollywood loves marketing films as “journeys of self-discovery”—a worthless umbrella phrase covering everything from “Forrest Gump” to “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.” So… Read more »
Baby it's cold outside: As winter weather settles in, now's the time to bundle up and still look sharp
Once the last few remaining weeks of the semester and finals are done, sweatpants and sweatshirts can be shed in exchange for a variety of… Read more »
