Fifteen years ago, Cedric Bolton had an idea to engage students using spoken word poetry. Now, that idea has grown into a program that hosts a number of poetry events every semester at SU. Read more »
Being abroad during one of the biggest U.S. family-oriented holidays poses a challenge for abroad columnist Katelyn Faubel to find ways to celebrate the holiday in Jordan. Read more »
You know you need to do it. You’ve needed to do it for three weeks. But let’s face it, not studying for those finals you’ve got coming up is a much more pressing issue. Read more »
Gospel music, performed normally in church services, has become mainstream in hip-hop music, most recently in Pharrell's new song, "I See a Victory," a collaboration with gospel singer Kim Burell. Read more »
Netflix is closing out 2016 more quietly than last, with no big Christmas specials. However, there will be new content coming December to watch over your christmas break. Read more »
Instead of continuing political debates from Turkey Day this Thanksgiving weekend or pushing someone for a black friday deal, settle down with some films that please the whole family. Read more »
You survived Thanksgiving, so here is the next task: Black Friday shopping. Here is everything you need to know before hitting the shops or the online checkouts. Read more »
Thanksgiving flicks are hard to hunt. Check out a John Hughes classic this holiday weekend, you won't regret it, assures movie columnist Brian Hamlin. Read more »
Humor columnist Ian McCourt's family will join him in L.A. for Thanksgiving. This is how the dinner will go down, and who will be thankful for what this year. Read more »
After a long hiatus, Willow Smith is back and using her music to spread hope amidst a confusing and uncertain election, says music columnist Phoebe Smith. Read more »
Tired of dealing with intrusive questions from your relatives around the holidays? Here's a handy guide of safe dinner topics, courtesy of humor columnist Patty Terhune. Read more »
Spiritual Rez, who got their start at Berklee College of Music in Boston, will play Nov 18 at Funk 'n Waffles downtown. Get to know them before heading out to the show. Read more »
Now that Hillary Clinton lost the election, what will she do with her time? Will she be a regular grandma or still a political force to be reckoned with? Josh Feinblatt, election humor columnist, breaks it down. Read more »
Four states voted last week to legalize marijuana, bringing the total number of states to nine. Sex and health columnist Lydia Chan lists the health benefits of the drug. Read more »
The Easy, founded by Syracuse natives and lifelong friends, are best known for their Thursday night performances outside popular student bars on Marshall Street. Read more »
Syracuse University prides itself in being diverse; however, humor columnist Ian McCourt has taken notice of a huge lack of diversity—dog diversity. Read more »
'Westworld,' new this year on HBO, features a puzzle-building type of storytelling, says TV columnist Kyle Stevens. He's excited to build the rest of the puzzle, comparing it to 'Lost' and 'Skyrim.' Read more »
The Heavy Pets played to a packed house at the downtown Funk 'n' Waffles Saturday, Nov. 13. There was a wide range of ages there, from young college students to middle aged men and women. Read more »