Forever young: Two students plan to celebrate their 5th birthdays as leap year babies
We all look forward to having our birthday each year, like our milestone Sweet 16 and the coveted 21st. But what if you could… Read more »
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Tech : Sci-Tech Awards bring behind-the-scenes movie engineers into the spotlight
On Sunday night, it's likely that the Oscars dominated your television screen, Facebook feed and Twitter timeline. The world watched as the red carpet showcased… Read more »
Decibel : Folky fusion: Syracuse band strings together genres to create hybrid indie sound
The Vanderbuilts'Miguel's Orchard'Feb. 24Music Label: Unsigned4 out of 5 DecibelsTop track: 'She Takes the Cake'Sounds like: the love child of David Bowie and Bob DylanFive… Read more »
Sci-Tech Awards bring behind-the-scenes movie engineers into the spotlight
On Sunday night, it's likely that the Oscars dominated your television screen, Facebook feed and Twitter timeline. The world watched as the red carpet… Read more »
Bittersweet: Emotional play paints harsh reality of life with touch of humor
In a time when many face the grim reality of unemployment, sickness and many other social issues, the College of Visual and Performing Arts' production… Read more »
Free chili heats up yearly Winter Carnival
Savory smells drifted across the Quad from the Huntington Beard Crouse Hall, attracting hungry waves of students. The long line winding around the table… Read more »
Students' 12-hour fast raises money, awareness for hunger prevention charity
After going without food for more than 12 long hours, students gathered at Skybarn on South Campus to break their fast. Sitting patiently, the… Read more »
Students fold origami cranes in memory of Japan disaster
An array of paper cranes — red, orange, white and blue — covered the table in the center of the room. Some students knew how… Read more »
Joystick : Fourplay: Turn on your laptop, engage your puzzle-solving side with PC games
Spring Break is coming up and even if you're going somewhere fun and exciting with real water to swim in, chances are you'll still have… Read more »
The bold and the beautiful: Drag performers entertain audience for 10th anniversary show
Drag is the art of playing off gender roles. It's the art of stepping on stage and letting loose your inhibitions. In drag performance, males… Read more »
Fashion : Head designer Raf Simons's departure from Jil Sander shakes up fashion industry
There's a game of musical designers being played in the fashion world right now.German clothing brand Jil Sander announced Thursday that head designer Raf Simons… Read more »
Humor : Everything you need to know in life can be learned after a night of partying
Usually after a night out, all I gain is a pounding headache and a few blurry memories.But one night, I stumbled around what I thought… Read more »
Paddle battle: Table tennis club takes swing at rebuilding organization
Editor's note: This story is the second in a series appearing occasionally that is intended to give readers a glimpse into unique clubs and organizations… Read more »
Rapper Asher Roth shows love for college life, his fans
After the men's basketball team's win against South Florida, Asher Roth threw Syracuse University its very own after-party. The 26-year-old hip-hop and rap music artist… Read more »
Splice : Trophy throwdown: Predicting who will win 84th annual Academy Awards
With nostalgic films like 'The Artist' and 'Hugo' leading in nominations and Billy Crystal taking on hosting duties for the ninth time, the 84th Academy… Read more »
Beer Bites : For spring break, sample from these Delaware breweries
Have you made plans for Spring Break yet? If you haven't found something to do and can't stand to go home, travel to Delaware to… Read more »
Spice Rack : Scrumptious substitute: Specialty bakery prepares tasty eats catered to all taste buds
Chilis: 4Yum Yum's Gluten Free BakeryAddress: 116 Seeley Road, Syracuse, N.Y. Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday and Friday: 7 a.m. to… Read more »
Organist's classic sound moves audience
The moment the lights dimmed in Setnor Auditorium, Bruce Stevens took his place in front of the antique organ. Through his rendition of historic pieces,… Read more »
Tightly knit : Though small in size, Delta Sigma Theta plans yearly events, aid local community
It's Sunday afternoon at the Rescue Mission Thrifty Shopper. Whitney Clinkscales sorts through piles of donated shirts, sweaters and T-shirts. She arranges them first by… Read more »
Frat, Syracuse Crunch faceoff against muscular dystrophy
Jon Plaut is always thinking with a sports kind of mind. So it comes as no surprise that Read more »
Decibel : Soul searcher: Scottish singer tries to find her voice, gets lost in experimental ventures
Emeli Sandé'Our Version of Events'Feb. 13Music Label: Virgin Records2 out of 5 decibelsTop track: 'Daddy'Sounds like: a poor man's Leona LewisScotland isn't exactly the birthplace… Read more »
Tech : Students duke it out for chance to discuss changes caused by social media
Last Friday marked the kick off of the School of Information Studies latest awesome opportunity: the 140 Challenge. The contest presents five iSchool students with… Read more »
Jam band Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad fuses eclectic sounds to mesmerize crowd
The main act finally came onstage at 10 p.m. The intimate crowd in the Westcott Theater had been chatting about the band for the majority… Read more »
Clicker : Jolly good fun: British soap opera 'Downton Abbey' easier to appreciate in group setting
'Downton Abbey'Network: PBSWhen: Sundays at 9 p.m.Thumbs upThere's nothing abnormal about a busy Empire Brewing Co. on a Saturday afternoon. Tables are filled to capacity.… Read more »
