DeBaise: April Fools prank dashes columnist's dreams of being Pokémon Master
Waking up Wednesday was like waking up from a fantastic, incredible dream and realizing you didn’t actually win a million dollars and have a torrid… Read more »
Columnists
No satisfaction: "Divergent" refuses to deviate from dystopian movie tropes
For moviegoers who enjoyed the world that Suzanne Collins helped create in “The Hunger Games,” “Divergent” will probably be a fun watch. But it doesn’t… Read more »
Zukin: Despite what media shows, body hair is natural, healthy
Spring has sprung in Syracuse, and now that the temperature has passed 50 degrees, students start thinking about breaking out the bikinis. However, we may… Read more »
Danny Brown expected to bring energetic, rowdy show to Schine Underground
Danny Brown will bring his signature high-pitched flow, gap-toothed grin and wild-flowing mane to the Schine Underground on Wednesday night. The eccentric Detroit rapper will… Read more »
Shakira, Shakira: Colombian superstar oversteps her limitations, gets experimental on self-titled album
Best known for her skillful blend of Latin and pop music, Shakira has shown throughout her career that her interests lie elsewhere, too. But on… Read more »
Morocco provides lessons in bartering, Middle Eastern market culture
In Marrakesh, all roads lead to the market. As soon as we arrived in Marrakesh, Morocco this weekend, my friends and I knew exactly what… Read more »
McDonell: Kim and Kanye on Vogue cover poses controversy for fashion aficionados
Vogue is the bible of fashion. Anyone and everyone in the fashion industry looks to its glossy pages for trends, forecasts, style tips and just… Read more »
DeBaise: College Republicans struggle to bring sane speakers to campus
Year after year, my heart really goes out to the College Republicans. The popular complaint coming from these individuals seems to be the same every… Read more »
Zukin: Rethinking shower routines reduces carbon footprint
This column is going to make me sound dirty. No, not sexy dirty — more like the hippie-dippy, grimy kind of dirty. And that’s because… Read more »
Off course: 'Need For Speed' veers into laughable territory with sloppy story, flat acting
For a movie that starts in second gear, most of “Need For Speed” is as about as good as being stuck in traffic. “Need For… Read more »
Coming of age: Foster the People tries to fend off one-hit wonder status on sophomore record
For Foster the People, “Pumped Up Kicks” has no doubt been a blessing and a curse. The wildly popular single from their debut album, “Torches,”… Read more »
Cregan: With six weeks left in semester, staying procrastination-free proves difficult
For most people, the time difference between France and the East Coast of the United States is five hours. But for study abroad students like… Read more »
McDonell: Retro 90s trends come back, though they haven’t aged gracefully
Comebacks: they’re great for boy bands and sports teams, but when it comes to fashion, they’re absolutely everything. In the past year, we’ve seen the… Read more »
J. Cole electrifies audience during Carrier Dome concert
Temperatures in the low 30s didn't stop scantily-clad J. Cole fans from lining up outside the Carrier Dome Friday night — a crowd began gathering… Read more »
Gallery: J.Cole performs at the Carrier Dome
On Friday night, rapper J. Cole took on the Carrier Dome with R&B singer Elle Varner as his opening act. The concert was presented by… Read more »
DeBaise: SU should focus on athletics, Newhouse with increased tuition
Syracuse University recently announced that the school would be raising tuition prices for upcoming years. I feel confident that I speak for everyone when I… Read more »
Phi Beta Sigma to host J.Cole as part of 100 year celebration
If you search for tickets to the J. Cole concert at the Carrier Dome on Ticketmaster, you’ll be greeted with a yellow exclamation mark and… Read more »
Zukin: Students should take preemptive measures to ensure their sexual health
Just last week, Instagram was flooded with pictures of bikinis, booze and blue skies. College students took the month of March to let loose and… Read more »
Pleasant stay: With witty screenplay and cinematography, 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' attracts specific audience
If you are a fan of wordy dialogue and unconventional camera angles, then “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is a must-see. But if your tastes are… Read more »
Cregan: Ireland offers rich culture, scenery, not just rowdy St. Patrick's Day parades
In one short weekend spent in Ireland, I learned how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness, the real story of St. Patrick and, most… Read more »
McDonell: 'Normcore' fails to impress, despite new found popularity
In a society where everyone is trying to distinguish himself or herself, it seems that doing the exact opposite is becoming a trend. Out are… Read more »
All saints' day: Rising stars St. Lucia, ASTR shine in Bandersnatch Series concert
In a moment of silence as the audience prepared for the concert to begin, Adam from ASTR got on stage. His face illuminated by the… Read more »
DeBaise: Ambitious Spring Break plans eventually settle into ho-hum reality
If the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team has taught us anything so far this season, it is that high expectations can only lead to heartbreak.… Read more »
Top of her voice: Alumna transforms hobby into debut studio album
Professor Jon English recognized Toni Brillantes’ talent immediately. “From the first time I heard her, I knew she had ability,” said English, an assistant professor… Read more »
