Reviving the radio star: WERW celebrates 25 years of radio, music and independent style
When Nick Valauri walked into the WERW studio four years ago, he didn’t know what to make of it. The room, nestled in the heart… Read more »
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From the box office: Feb. 15-17
President’s Day weekend is typically a strong time for the box office, however, this weekend slightly underperformed. Despite the diverse slate of new releases in… Read more »
The Oscars preview: Inside the longest, most infuriating award show that people still watch anyway
Whether you watch the Oscars religiously, shun the mind-numbingly boring ceremony or watch just to yell at the screen, the 85th annual Academy Awards are… Read more »
DJ Pauly D of 'Jersey Shore' fame comes to Goldstein Auditorium
Get ready to fist-pump. DJ Pauly D and rapper Rockie Fresh will perform tonight at Goldstein Auditorium as a part of Syracuse University’s annual Winter… Read more »
BANFF Mountain Film Festival comes to Syracuse University
As the only film festival to be hosted on every continent — including Antarctica — the Banff Mountain Film Festival made its stop in Syracuse… Read more »
Misfire: Confusing compilation of emo, stadium rock makes conventional weapons worst My Chemical Romance album to date
Emo died in 2006, and “The Black Parade” was the album that killed it. My Chemical Romance apparently thought generous applications of “guy-liner” and swooping… Read more »
Joey Bada$$ to headline March 5 Bandersnatch Music Series concert
Rapper Joey Bada$$ will headline the March 5 Bandersnatch Music Series concert hosted by University Union in the Schine Underground. The opener will be announced… Read more »
Syracuse-based Indie-folk rockers The Vanderbuilts release new single
The Vanderbuilts are on the brink of releasing a second full-length album, and if “I Wish I Was A Saber Toothed Tiger” is any indication,… Read more »
Viral video "Harlem Shake" reaches Syracuse University, students film on Hendricks steps
First, Syracuse did “Gangnam Style.” Now, it’s “Harlem Shake.” More than 70 students crowded the steps of Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday afternoon to be part… Read more »
One-hit wonder: University Union's Rock the Dome fails to return for 2nd year due to scheduling conflicts
Big-ticket co-headlining rappers Ludacris and Rick Ross basked in the spotlight at last year’s Rock the Dome concert, but it was University Union that might… Read more »
25 Years of Die Hard: John McClane has aged a lot since 1988, but he can still kick your ass.
I was probably too young when I first watched “Die Hard” with my dad, but John McClane was the coolest guy I’d ever seen. I… Read more »
Disheartening: Compilation about Valentine's Day evokes anything but love
Sorry for this one, hopeless romantics, but Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark cash grab. So, of course, I was slinking back into “spending Valentine’s Day… Read more »
Krewella concert attracts audiences with LED light dancing skills
Grimy. Dirty. Filthy. These are words that, in the electronic dance music scene, can be used to describe an atmosphere that is great for fans.… Read more »
SNL veteran Seth Meyers to perform stand-up comedy act at SU
Seth Meyers, a Saturday Night Live cast member, will perform his stand-up comedy act live in Syracuse. University Union will present “A Night of Comedy… Read more »
From the box office: Feb. 1-3
Super Bowl weekend is typically one of the slowest box office weekends of the year, and this weekend was no exception. The overall box office… Read more »
Jukebox the Ghost to headline Bandersnatch Music Series concert March 19
Pop-rock band Jukebox the Ghost will headline University Union’s first Bandersnatch Music Series concert of the semester in the Schine Underground on Tuesday, March 19.… Read more »
Dead like me: Cute but conventional zombie love story makes for amusing undead entertainment
A zombie outbreak has spread throughout pop culture for years, stampeding through movies, television, books and video games. A few gullible folks even think huffing… Read more »
Video: Sounds of silence
Rachel Dentinger, a senior music education major, conceptualized “Uncommon Action” for her Renée Crown Honors capstone project. Through the performance, Dentinger said she wants to… Read more »
Bridge to the past: Album brings synth and spirit of the '80s into today's pop scene
Strap on your platform shoes, dust off your leg warmers and give your favorite Duran Duran record a spin. Tegan and Sara’s candy-coated newest album… Read more »
Sounds of silence: Senior capstone project tackles seriousness of bullying through visually appealing orchestra performance
The trombonist circled the cellist, taunting the cello player with booming sounds and playing the instrument with a punching motion. The two musicians, as part… Read more »
DJ Pauly D, rapper Rockie Fresh to headline Winter Carnival concert
Syracuse University’s annual Winter Carnival concert will feature headliner electronic dance musician DJ Pauly D and Maybach Music Group rapper Rockie Fresh. The show, hosted… Read more »
Blue Man Group shocks audiences with memorable musical acts
The Blue Man looked bewildered. He had already stuffed five marshmallows into his mouth, but his fellow Blue Man was still tossing marshmallows to him… Read more »
DJ Pauly D to perform in Goldstein Auditorium on Feb. 21
DJ Pauly D of “Jersey Shore” fame will perform in Goldstein Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 21, as part of Syracuse University's Winter Carnival. The concert… Read more »
Electro-turned-jam band Lotus performs at The Westcott Theater
With dreadlocks and glow sticks coiling through the air, students and locals alike grooved to the electronic waves generated from one of the most popular… Read more »
