Mixed signals: New study finds confusion in tech-based communications
Quintin Baker couldn't tell if his friend was picking on him or not. After posting a profile picture on Facebook, Baker started getting comments from… Read more »
Culture
SU alumni create gripping fantasy film in Rochester, N.Y.
A brilliant surrealist work in which disturbing violence is imbued with a sense of childlike wonder, 'The Beast Pageant' is reminiscent of the works of… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Local brews at Syracuse Beer Week
Amber Ale Empire Brewing Company, Syracuse, N.Y. ABV: 5.5 percent Rating: 3.5/4 With a light nose consisting of mild toasted malts, some caramel, butterscotch and… Read more »
One step further: Syracuse Peace Council pushes limits with civil activism
Sitting in his Birmingham, Ala., jail cell, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote a response to a group of clergymen who insisted King should seek political… Read more »
The cornerstone: Westcott Community Center strengthens foundations through services
Urban communities do not always have a place for their residents to come together. The city of Syracuse does not have that problem. Offering internships,… Read more »
The golden age: As Syracuse's first comic book shop owner, Sagert looks to restore faded commune
There was a time when people believed Mike Sagert sold porn. It was in the early 1970s, when Sagert was looking for a storefront to… Read more »
The morning after: Any hangover is curable with these local breakfast diners
It's Saturday morning, and you are faced with a decision that may make or break the day. Down glasses of water or orange juice. To… Read more »
Variety park: Find out what's brewing at Syracuse's upcoming Beer Week
From Nov. 7 to Nov. 13, every major bar and restaurant in and around Syracuse will be overrun with everyone's favorite beverage — beer! Dozens… Read more »
Pit stop: Erie Boulevard offers perfect solutions for any appetite
Beyond Marshall Street, Erie Boulevard is filled with a ton of great places to eat. But in uncharted territory, it can be tricky to know… Read more »
Tailor-made: Local clothing boutiques offer outfits for any occasion
When you live on the Hill, things can look a bit monotonous when some of the closest closet options are orange apparel shops and J… Read more »
Photographer Richard Barnes links nature to architecture
Richard Barnes discussed his recently released photography book to a filled Slocum Hall Auditorium Tuesday afternoon. His book, 'Animal Logic,' is a culmination of his… Read more »
Top 5: Worst small talk topics
Random run-ins with campus friends (people you would never hang out with on the weekend), awkward South Campus bus rides that will never end and… Read more »
Charting the course: McNair Scholars get chance at graduate education
Jessica Santana is one of the few Latinas in her major, and she wants to discover why. Santana, a senior accounting major, is conducting research… Read more »
Decibel : A familiar pattern: Though predictable, N.E.R.D. sound still enjoyable
Album: NothingSounds like: A classic funk band meets The NeptunesGenre: Hip-hop funkSoundwaves: 3.5/5N.E.R.D. can be misleading.After all, two-thirds of the group, Pharrell Williams and Chad… Read more »
Recipe for disaster: With dash of fatigue, inexperience, students prone to cooking class injuries
Burns, cuts and dehydration are what some students have to show for after dedicating themselves to their hospitality management major. Despite strict safety precautions, students… Read more »
Splice : Another view: 'Paranormal Activity 2'
'Paranormal Activity 2' Another View The first 'Paranormal Activity,' written and directed by Oren Peli, took audiences by storm with its innovative camera work, simplicity and… Read more »
Download : Sneak peek: Flixster application acts as guide for all moviegoer needs
App: Movies by Flixster — with Rotten TomatoesAvailable for iPod Touch, iPhone, iPadPrice: FreeDownload bars: 4/5Movie tickets at Carousel Mall are far from cheap. High… Read more »
Clicker : Doomed: Advanced special effects can't save 'The Walking Dead' from excessive violence
Zombies stagger after their prey. Their preferred meal: human flesh. In turn, those still living seek out a life with little food, no electricity and… Read more »
Drawn together: First ever SU comic book show teams up local comic community, students
It wasn't quite the Batcave, but Schine Underground played host to legions of superheroes in comic book form on Saturday afternoon, marking the first… Read more »
Pulp perspectives: Halloween
What are you dressing up as for Halloween? 'I'm going to be a Native American.' Alex Carmedelle Sophomore television, radio and film major 'I'm… Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Imposters
This week will look at an entirely different subcategory of beer. There are many beers that use similar ingredients to other types of alcohol. One… Read more »
Nostalgia nook: 'Hocus Pocus'
'Paranormal Activity 2?' 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose?' 'Scary Movie?' Sure, these movies are good for some cheap chills and thrills this time of year.… Read more »
Splice : Scare tactics: Avoiding needless gore, 'Paranormal Activity 2' cleverly builds anticipation
'Paranormal Activity 2'Director: Tod WilliamsStarring: Sprague Grayden, Molly Ephraim, Katie Featherston4/5 popcornsWhile a good horror movie is something to treasure, a good horror sequel is… Read more »
Playing dead: Inspiring plays, books, the Landmark Theatre's reported ghost lives on in memory
In the late 1970s, a few stagehands walked into the decaying Landmark Theatre, intending to fix some of its structure. They left the theater as… Read more »
