Pop culture : Growing technology makes us continue to grow apart
I was walking across campus and I heard a girl talking to her phone, telling the phone to send a text message to another person.… Read more »
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Clicker : Winter blunderland: 'Tis the season for mocking bad holiday movies
It's that time of year again. All the regular prime-time shows put out a Christmas special, and the networks shut them down until January rolls… Read more »
Spice rack : Cup cake: Whip up chocolaty treat in five simple steps
You never know when it's going to hit you: the irresistible craving for chocolate. Sure, you could buy a Twix from a vending machine, but… Read more »
Striking a chord: Syracuse Philharmonic searches for right notes with community input
The music of Beethoven and Mozart may soon be more at home in flash mobs, restaurants and shopping malls than the stuffy concert halls of… Read more »
Humor : It runs in the family: What two loving parents think of their one little mistake
In my heart, I'm still a kid.No, not the fun kind of kid who needs Ritalin slipped into his mashed potatoes just to keep him… Read more »
Splice : Troubled paradise: 'The Descendants' confirms Payne, Clooney as elite artists
UPDATED: Nov. 30, 2011, 1:25 p.m.When 'The Descendants' director Alexander Payne released his last film, 'Sideways,' in 2004, critics generally agreed that there was no… Read more »
Sweeping the field: Students adopt high-flying game from wizarding world of Harry Potter
Brooms and magic are inextricably connected in the Muggle mind, so games like Quidditch are one of the worst-kept secrets in the world of wizardry.… Read more »
Decibel : Hot mess: Pop rock band botches up party rock sound with too serious attitude
Band: Hot Chelle RaeAlbum: 'Whatever'Release Date: Nov. 29Label: RCADecibels: Who cares/5. It's whatever. (But really, it's a two.)Sounds like: LMFAO, but serious Hot Chelle Rae joined… Read more »
Fuel your fun: Hit the brakes on your fall break road trip from Syracuse to The Big Apple
For the first time, Thanksgiving Break is a weeklong. The extra days offer a perfect opportunity to rev up the engine, grab some friends and… Read more »
Q&A with comedian and actor Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby, an actor, comedian, musician and author for nearly 50 years, landed his first starring role in the television show 'I Read more »
Humor : 12 things to do before kicking my SU bucket
In the past decade, a fuzzy phenomenon has liberated men everywhere from the shaving that shackles them 11 months out of the year.'No Shave November'… Read more »
Spice Rack : Out of place: Self-service, twist to staple dishes shake up classic diner feel
Kicking golden leaves across the sidewalk and relishing the bizarrely warm Read more »
Concert hosted by STAND feeds optimism for starvation crisis in Somalia
A deprived baby arrived at the emergency room. Close-ups of his face — skeletal, frail and depressed — reflected a human being without hope. The… Read more »
Splice : Cold case: Biopic fails to uncover captivating details of Hoover's life
'J. Edgar'Director: Clint EastwoodStarring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Judi Dench, Naomi WattsRelease Date: Nov. 111/5 popcornsFor all his skill and wisdom, director Clint Eastwood fails… Read more »
Campaign appeel: Le Orange shares juicy details about squeezing into SA presidential race
Editor's Note: Student Association elections are in full swing. Le Orange, a satirical blog, made a bid as a write-in candidate. Here, Le Orange talks… Read more »
Decibel : Best he ever had: Drake seizes control on second album, taps into true artistic talents
Drake doesn't hold back in asserting his dominance. On 'Over My Dead Body,' the lead track to his sophomore album 'Take Care,' Drake brags: 'I… Read more »
Return to roots: SU alumni Jeff and Nicole Glor share stories of success for Homecoming
Jeff Glor was on a pre-dentistry track until he took his first chemistry course at Syracuse University in 1993. He then dreamed of being a… Read more »
Documentary, debate provokes thought on American inaction during Holocaust
UPDATED: Nov. 14, 2011, 7:35 p.m. The Holocaust is never an easy topic to discuss. This fact was made clear last night at a screening… Read more »
Clicker : Cutting edge: Top Chef stirs up perfect reality TV recipe with drama, skilled contestants
The formula for a successful reality show: make extravagant people do extravagant things in extravagant places. Every reality show is a variation of this outline… Read more »
Serpent sculpture slithers into downtown Syracuse, connects community
The sheet lifted, a pair of silver steel eyes stared out at the spectators. The eyes belonged to a thick, blue steel and wooden serpent… Read more »
Pop Culture : Penn State scandal not covered wisely
The Penn State scandal is all over the news. There are a ton of different viewpoints flying around and even more allegations and accusations being… Read more »
Laying the foundation: Habitat for Humanity's housing project at a standstill until more funding
Patriotic pride for the red, white and blue connects students to the nation and those who protect it. Two months ago, SU students displayed a… Read more »
Spice Rack : Made with care: Cozy Polish eatery's homemade dishes fill stomachs, warm hearts
An array of ornamentation adorns its many shelves along the walls. Wooden shoes hang from a line of fancy china dolls, and decorated plates are… Read more »
Turn the swag on: Lil B brings brings confidence, inspirational messages to intimate performance
Donning a pair of gold-rimmed sunglasses and a white tank top, Bay Area rapper Lil B walked onto the stage with a cocky swagger, flashing… Read more »
