Thirsty Thursday: East Asian sampler
Reportedly one of the oldest drinks in the world, beer dates back thousands of years ago. Ingredient remnants were discovered on ancient pottery once used… Read more »
Culture
Sorkin's Mark: Screenwriter, SU alumnus Aaron Sorkin fills 'The Social Network' with own experiences
When asked in several interviews last week if he wants Mark Zuckerberg to see 'The Social Network,' screenwriter Aaron Sorkin said he'd never want a… Read more »
Bandersnatch acts generate mixed reviews from students
Six days remain until DJ Steve Aoki's performance in Goldstein Auditorium, but the sold-out crowd hasn't guaranteed that all Syracuse University students are happy… Read more »
Download : Caffeine fix: Extensive interface, options makes user the barista with myStarbucks
Platform: iPod Touch, iPad, iPhonePrice: FreeCategory: Lifestyle Figuring out what to drink for a quick caffeine fix just got easier with the free myStarbucks app for… Read more »
The unlikely poet: A tale of what one man means to Children's Book Week
Once upon a time, there was a Syracuse University professor named Marvin Druger. Marvin taught biology to more than 40,000 students over 47 years. Marvin… Read more »
Festive frights: From pumpkin patches to pitchforks, Pulp finds entertaining seasonal offerings
Festive Leaf Peeping Locals love to bash tourists who gawk at trees, but deep down, they know they do it too. As the temperature drops… Read more »
Decibel : Misused space: As buffer between albums, 'I Am Not a Human Being' is hardly consistent
With his most recent release, enigmatic rapper Lil Wayne has assembled 10 tracks that aim to show off his Young Money crew and build hype… Read more »
Stepping it up: With lively cast, 'Cabaret' meets high standards in Archbold Theatre performance
An entertaining and deeply profound production, Syracuse University's Department of Drama's 'Cabaret' blends good old-fashioned vaudeville with dark commentary on the condition of humanity, delivering… Read more »
Clicker : Uneventful: Trying to replace 'Lost,' 'The Event' rehashes now unoriginal plot devices
'The Event'Mondays at 9:00 p.m.NBC If you like aliens, disappearing planes and government conspiracies, check out a few episodes of 'The Event.' It might amuse you.… Read more »
Crowd influences improv act at the Red House
A couple quarreled about a love affair with an apple; a Marilyn Monroe impersonator suffered the side effects of a new vomiting drug; and the… Read more »
Students fail to fit Healthy Mondays into schedule
For students dragging on Monday after the weekend, the Healthy Monday campaign is there to help — when it can. With five programs offered every… Read more »
Beer bites: Gateway stouts
This week we'll explore cheaper and more accessible stouts that are perfect for beginners. Many recreational beer drinkers cringe at the sight of darker ales,… Read more »
Splice : Bankrupt: Director Oliver Stone hits rock bottom with haphazard 'Wall Street' sequel
During the past 15 years, filmmaker Oliver Stone has disintegrated from a master chronicler of American culture and history into a half-decent director who simply… Read more »
Maximum exposure: Students bare all to raise breast cancer awareness
The red, blue, black, orange and white bras almost blended in, dangling among the turning fall leaves on the Syracuse University Quad. Good thing there… Read more »
Chill out, it's just a grocery store
Irrational love is part of the human condition. We treat our purse-sized Chihuahuas like royalty and talk about our sports cars like the centerfold of… Read more »
Personal space: With intimate settings, Goo Goo Dolls develop close connection with audience
The lights flickered in streams of red and white. The intimacy that would encompass the next two hours settled in. As people strolled in… Read more »
Swagger : Off the cuff: Even though you woke up just before class, you don't have to look it
As the workload piles up and exams start rolling in, the semester is finally kicking into high gear. The parties and packed tables in E.S.… Read more »
In a single bound: With each leap, parkour club turns campus into personal playground
For James Redenbaugh, parkour isn't a sport — it's a way of life. There was no official training regimen for Redenbaugh, a third year architecture… Read more »
Decibel : Shallow end: With bubble-gum ballads and standard topics, Maroon 5's album shows no depth
Album Name: 'Hands All Over'Artist: Maroon 5Genre: Pop/RockSounds like: Maroon 5's Greatest HitsSoundwaves: 3.5/5Release Date: Sept. 21, 2010With 'Hands All Over,' Maroon 5 has released… Read more »
Q&A with Goo Goo Dolls bass guitarist, Robby Takac
The Goo Goo Dolls will make Syracuse its next stop of its 2010 tour. The band is coming to Mulroy Civic Center's Crouse-Hinds Theater at… Read more »
Two Door Cinema Club to headline second installment of Bandersnatch Music Series
IF YOU ‘SNATCH: What: Two Door Cinema Club Where: Schine Underground When: Oct. 19, 8 p.m. How much: $7, $5 for students with valid SU/ESF… Read more »
Sweet 16: Juggling 16 different characters in one performance, Reenah Golden carries 'No Child...'
IF YOU STAGE What: 'No Child…' Where: The Syracuse Stage When: Until Oct. 10 (Check out syracusestage.org for specific times and dates) How much:… Read more »
Clicker : Using stereotypes that translate to lazy humor, 'Outsourced' gets lost in static
Show: OutsourcedChannel: NBCWhen: Thursday, 9:30 p.m. Remotes: 1/4 With the kind of Thursday comedy lineup that NBC brings with 'Community,' '30 Rock' and 'The Office,' viewers should… Read more »
Q & A with 'Straw Dogs' Director
Filmmaker Rod Lurie continued his tradition of coming to Syracuse University to present his most recent work, 'Straw Dogs,' to a large audience Friday… Read more »
