Crank it up: Slow start to show picks up after artists perform fan-favorites
A line of anxious students gathered in front of Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center. Unwilling to let go of Halloween, students dressed in… Read more »
Culture
Humor : King Fersh wants his throne, pretty please
The world is full of injustices.Some are minor, some are major. Some can be remedied by a simple act of kindness. Some are so bad… Read more »
Paper artist rebinds books into artwork
Scott McCarney always loved books when he was growing up. When he was assigned papers in grade school, he would reformat them into books. Now… Read more »
Splice : Half empty: Despite Depp's spot-on acting, 'The Rum Diary' chokes on deep plot development
Before Hunter S. Thompson wreaked havoc at every hotel in Las Vegas in between mescaline trips, he downed shots of rum and turned over hotel… Read more »
Tech : One man's discovery kickstarts fight against Facebook privacy policies
Max Schrems is pissed at Facebook. What distinguishes the 24-year-old Austrian law student from the masses of other displeased Facebook aficionados: He's decided to do… Read more »
University Union : Emerging artists Kreayshawn, Neon Indian to perform
University Union will bring a blend of electronic music and hip-hop to Syracuse University on Tuesday night. Indie-electronic band Neon Indian and female rapper Kreayshawn… Read more »
Decibel : Doing justice: French duo rises in popularity with mix of electronic beats, classic rock
Artist: JusticeAlbum: Audio, Video, Disco.Label: Ed BangerRelease Date: Oct. 24, 2011Top Track: HelixSounds Like: Deadmau5 meets QueenDecibels: 4/5Electronic dance music is all the rage in… Read more »
Winter will be here before you know it, here are 7 outdoor activities to enjoy before it's too late
The last of the auburn and gold leaves are falling from the trees. Halloween is now just a red 'X' on the calendar, and gray skies… Read more »
Clicker : Coming Back: South Park picks up momentum, thrusts ahead with revamped show
For most animated shows, production can take months. But 'South Park' creates every episode in less than a week, the writing, acting and animating all… Read more »
Folk band The Last Internationale, makes best out of small turnout with engaging show
Only a spotlight lit the stage as the band members took their places. Above them, a black banner read, 'The Last Delila's empowering vocals. Her… Read more »
Tour of Terror: Traveling haunted house chills visitors to bone
Standing at the entrance, the eerie gatekeeper wearing a stovetop hat welcomed guests with a sinister smile. Streaks of blood seeping from under his eyes,… Read more »
Student poetry competition blends authors' creative prose with variety of issues
For the second year in a row, Ty Rice took home the first place trophy at Verbal Blend's 'Take the day.' First-time performer Jasmine… Read more »
Rapper Immortal Technique energizes crowd, stirs with messages of social justice
UPDATED: Nov. 1, 2011, 1:16 a.m. With the spotlight shining off Immortal Technique's face dripping with sweat, the crowd's energy shot up with the beats… Read more »
Pop Culture : Reality television warps viewers minds, creates illusion of potential fame
Americans are obsessed with fame. Lady Gaga devoted an entire album to her love of the celebrity status. ESPN always says a million things about… Read more »
Students dance, unite at Mas-queer-ade ball
Multicolored feathers and metallic marker designs adorning dozens of plastic masks matched the rainbow Christmas lights lining the wall. The mask decorating table was the… Read more »
Velard's quirky performance engages, entertains small crowd
For a performance by 'Mr. Saturday Night,' paper tickets or wristbands wouldn't do the trick. Sharpie-drawn smiley faces marked the hands of concert attendees at… Read more »
Video of Ono's exhibition remains hidden in vintage, battered black case
Trapped inside a haggard and taped-up videotape case is an account unseen from Yoko Ono's 1971 exhibition. It is art unseen. Only the words scrawled… Read more »
Slow to sprout: Students' food co-op still planting seeds of progress
Mirrah Stoller can describe her dream with three words: 'Local, fresh and values.' Making this dream a reality has been challenging. According to an email,… Read more »
Buglisi Dance Theatre to perform with Syracuse University's Symphony Orchestra, SU Singers
With beads of sweat dotting their skin, seven barefooted Buglisi Dance Theatre company members stopped their Monday rehearsal and focused on the choreographer. 'Martha used… Read more »
Sex & Health : Drinking from bottles doesn't always end with heading to bedrooms
Sex and alcohol. These two things seem almost synonymous on college campuses. But maybe they're not.Researchers at the University at Buffalo are trying to dispel… Read more »
'My show was a revolution': Ono's art exhibit at the Everson in 1971 shook Syracuse art scene
UPDATED: Oct. 31, 2011, 11:44 a.m. David Ross will always wax nostalgic about his first assignment at his first job out of Syracuse University. The… Read more »
Spice Rack : Cozying up: Blue Tusk restaurant's intimate atmosphere create perfect date environment
I want someone to take me out on a date to The Blue Tusk. From the relaxed atmosphere to the delicious, mildly priced food, this downtown… Read more »
Socially conscious blues-folk band to play on tour in Syracuse
The members of The Last Internationale lead an exhausting lifestyle. But they can't get enough of it. Constantly moving across the country and overseas, the… Read more »
Campaign aims to educate students about careless drinking habbits
UPDATED: Nov. 14, 2011, 12:54 a.m. When tackling the task of limiting binge drinking on college campuses, a group of students took an unusual approach.… Read more »
