Silver lining: Lupe Fiasco shines at Juice Jam despite rainy weather
Frisbees, bottles, humans and, most importantly, the energy were all on the rise at Juice Jam 2010. The festival had an eclectic mix of genres… Read more »
Culture
Clicker : Stumped: New, returning television programs face tough questions for fall 2010 season
With fresh television premieres just around the corner, here are five key questions to consider when looking at this season's lineups.Stumper 1: What is 'The… Read more »
Supporting acts bring house-party atmosphere to Skytop
By the time Lupe Fiasco took the stage, the party had already started without him. Fiasco was the intended main event. The multicolored stage lights and prolonged… Read more »
SU students, residents brainstorm ways to reinvigorate downtown Syracuse at Creative City Forum
Maria Rosario Jackson began her research on cities and urban planning by asking people what a postcard of Syracuse would look like. Jackson works… Read more »
Stop exaggerating, you know your story isn't nearly as exciting as Nickelback's demise
Words are tough. The cast of 'Jersey Shore' shows us this on a weekly basis. Still, little linguistic pet peeves manage to infiltrate our conversations… Read more »
The candy man can: SU senior turns lifelong hobby into sweet profession
Few things have remained constant in Ryan Novak's life. Chocolate happens to be one of them. Strapped in a stroller at 18 months, Novak's… Read more »
Public forum hopes to brighten downtown area
IF YOU GO What: Imagining America Forum Where: The Warehouse When: Friday, 5 p.m. How much: Free Local organizations are calling on community members to… Read more »
Beer Bites: seasonal ales
As autumn starts to set in, we transition from the light flavors of summer to spiced, warmer beers. Many brewers with seasonal releases have already… Read more »
Splice : Euro slip: Latest Clooney thriller, The American,' chooses style instead of story substance
'The American'Director: Anton CorbijnStarring: George Clooney, Violante Placido, Paolo Bonacelli2/5 popcorns Masked behind expressive depictions of the Italian countryside and smooth tracking shots, 'The American' contains… Read more »
Top 5: Silly Bandz shapes
OK, we can't ignore this any longer. What was intended to be simple elastic jewelry for 5-year-olds has suddenly spiraled into a full-blown fashion epidemic… Read more »
The dirty deed: When nature calls on campus, don't pick up
If there is one thing everyone is entitled to, it's a clean bathroom. When nature calls, it's only fair that you can respond to… Read more »
The Red House brings musical element to traditional film screening
IF YOU GO What: 'Little Girl Blue' screening Where: The Red House Arts Center, Armory Square When: Thursday, 7 p.m. How much: $5 with valid student… Read more »
Download : The Dead Shall Rise: With simple controls, smooth graphics, 'Zombie Highway' is killer
Application: Zombie HighwayType: GamePlatform: iPhone, iPod TouchCost: 99 centsThe next round of the college campus game, 'Humans vs. Zombies,' is still a few weeks off, but Syracuse University students… Read more »
Top 40 hit music singles give drivers self-entitled speaker swagger
When cruising around the streets of Syracuse, Top 40 hits are all it takes to turn the lamest minivan into the sleekest Masarati. For those… Read more »
Touching up: Renovated SUArt gallery piques student interests with diverse exhibits
It looks like Syracuse University students finally have a reason to walk to the Shaffer Art Building — and actually go inside. … Read more »
Students flock to Urban Outfitters for trendy jobs, wardrobes
With the recent opening of the Urban Outfitters in downtown Syracuse on Aug. 19, Syracuse University students and local teens, alike, are as excited… Read more »
Crush : 3-day work weeks
School's back up and running and you're off to the races. Once you get all your syllabuses and the tens of thousands of essay pages… Read more »
Decibel : One of the guys: Ray LaMontagne ditches solo act, for group for stronger backgroun
Album name: 'God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise'Artist: Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah DogsGenre: Folk/RockSounds like: Ray LaMontagne singing lead for The EaglesSoundwaves: 3.5/5Release Date:… Read more »
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, SU band together
Black tuxedos and crisp bow ties replace musty tweed jackets. A grand symphony stage is substituted for a lecture hall. The pupils are transformed into… Read more »
Splice: Genre exorcise: 'The Last Exorcism' chills as 'real life horror film, but doesn't break mold
'The Last Exorcism'Director: Daniel StammStarring: Patrick Fabian, Ashley Bell, Louis Herthum3.5/5 popcornsWhile most faux-documentary horror films are littered with uninspired scares that build to a… Read more »
Brain freeze: Dishing on Syracuse hot spots for cold treats
A student can only chase the ice cream truck up and down Euclid Avenue so many times before he or she realizes there must be… Read more »
Top 5: Theme Parties
Ah, Syracuse Septembers. A time that brings new classes, a new address and new wardrobe additions you can finally dig out of storage. The possibilities… Read more »
Beer bites 9/2/10
Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA Brewery: Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales Milton, Del. Cost: $10.99/4 pack, 12 oz. each ABV: 9.0% IBU: 90 4.5/5 Mugs… Read more »
SU alumnus puts party planning skills to use for Clinton wedding
If any employee is still wondering who left more than a dozen chickens in E.S. Bird Library during the early ‘80s, it had something to do… Read more »
