Splice : Trade-off: Despite improvement as director, Affleck's acting continues to underwhelm
Situated in the director's chair for the second time of his rocky career, it is now clear Ben Affleck belongs behind the camera. His second… Read more »
Culture
Keep fighting: Pushing through the pain, SU wrestling club refuses to give up
Editor's Note: For this series, the writers chose a Recreation Services club sport and attended practices with the teams. The stories are based off of… Read more »
Director to screen original, modern versions of 'Straw Dogs'
IF YOU GO What: 'Straw Dogs' (1971) screening Where: Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse III When: Today (1971 version), 7:30 p.m. How much: Free In the… Read more »
The Sandman's never around when you need him
I have a sleeping problem. And unlike Leslie Nielsen's drinking problem in 'Airplane,' it's no laughing matter. On second thought, this is the humor column,… Read more »
Sink or swim: In tough practices with SU water polo club, new members try to stay afloat
After her first water polo practice, Alex Zuckerman thought she'd never come back. When she came to Syracuse University, she knew she wanted get involved… Read more »
Students improve speech giving with Toastmaster group
A student walks up to the stage in front of millions of people and freezes. Unprepared for the speech at hand, imagining the audience naked… Read more »
Local bus tour inspires students' inner poet
Writing poetry is not in a bus driver's job description. Or so conventional wisdom would say. But Bob Seeley was so inspired by the… Read more »
Clicker : Ahead of schedule: What viewers wish TV Guide would reveal about this season's shows
That was a long summer. It's been months since quality television graced the airwaves, but that wait finally comes to an end. With major networks… Read more »
As current programs show, television is more important than you would think
When you were a kid, you probably heard about how rotten television was for the brain. Heck, you may still hear it now. I grew… Read more »
Fairest of them all: SU students miss out on Westcott's top local talent at cultural fair
Music from marimbas reverberated over the chatter of artisans and the sizzle of outdoor grilling. A mile from Syracuse University's Quad, people and performers, alike,… Read more »
Decibel : Retrograde: John Legend and The Roots team up for nostalgic kickback to soul, funk era
Album name: 'Wake Up!'Artist: John Legend and The RootsGenre: R&B/Soul/Hip-hopSounds like: 1970s soulSoundwaves: 4.5/5Release Date: Sept. 21With their new album 'Wake Up!' Grammy Award-winning artists… Read more »
SU grads' Foursquare app links campus to local businesses
Watch out Stephanie Miner: The number of mayors in Syracuse is growing. Foursquare, a location-based service launched in March 2009, allows smartphone users to 'check… Read more »
Just dance: With vast library of music, SU Swing Club jazzes up dance floor
Editor's Note: For this series, the writers chose a Recreation Services club sport and attended practices with the teams. The stories are based off of… Read more »
A heartfelt ode to Canada
Canada is too often the butt of our jokes. Look at those Canucks! What we call bacon, they call ham! They play football with three… Read more »
Freshman stock car driver balances classes, speedways
Brandon Kidd is in for a fast ride this semester. But that's nothing new to him. Kidd, a freshman mechanical engineering major, races in ARCA,… Read more »
Home stretch: The must-see movies to view before the year is out
With throwaway action movies bridging the gap between the thrill of summer and the prestige of fall, here is the opportunity to examine what the… Read more »
The sound and the fury: Matt and Kim rage on and off stage at the Westcott Theater
Kim Schifino never lost her smile. Matt Johnson barely sat down at his keyboard. And together, they didn't let the crowd out of their grasp.… Read more »
Swagger : Sales rack: Dress for less by avoiding designer brands, finding cheap alternatives
So those girls really have it figured out. Their feet are staying nice and dry in Hunter rain boots and their bodies comfortable in North… Read more »
Must love dogs: For SU students, keeping a canine is labor of affection
For animal-loving students who have resorted to dog-themed computer backgrounds and have called home to 'speak' with their favorite animal, the comfort of having a personal pet… Read more »
Camaraderie, beer commercials make leatherheads out of everyone
Throw on your favorite jersey, buy an unnecessary amount of beer and call dibs on your favorite couch spot. It's that time of year again.… Read more »
Matt & Kim make second Syracuse appearance at Westcott Theater
IF YOU GO What: Matt & Kim concert Where: Westcott Theater When: Doors at 7 p.m. How much: $17 Matt & Kim will perform… Read more »
Drawn in: Sidewalk chalk illustrates Quad's promotional appeal, viral marketing strength
The Quad won't stop talking. Leaping off the ground in bright contrasting colors, bombardments of words seize the eye. Scribbled in the same sidewalk… Read more »
Roommate selection website syncs up new students
For first-year students at any college or university, the idea of living in a cramped space for eight months with a complete stranger is… Read more »
Decibel : Thought out: Mixing deep lyrics, simple song structure, 'Unknown Component' develops style
Album name: 'The Infinite Definitive'Artist: Unknown ComponentGenre: Rock/AlternativeSounds like: Philosophical BritpopSoundwaves: 4/5Release Date: October 12, 2010Those who are philosophically inclined will revel in independent musician… Read more »
