Celebrity appeal should involve less stupidity, lots more Emma Watson
College students have a fascination for celebrities and sex, so news like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez breaking up gets more attention than developments in… Read more »
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From the box office: Nov. 9-11
After a four-year hiatus from theaters, James Bond is finally back and bigger than ever. With an estimated $88 million opening, the new Bond film,… Read more »
License to thrill: Latest Bond film showcases talented cast against breathtaking backdrops
4.5/5 Popcorns There is nothing quite like a great Bond movie. The exotic locations, fast-paced action sequences, voluptuous Bond girls and the criminal masterminds —… Read more »
Holloway: Life as student field hockey player takes practice, but is poetry in motion
When Friedrich Schiller wrote his famous poem “Ode to Joy” in 1785, little did he know that some lowly Division-I Syracuse field hockey player would… Read more »
Ra Ra Riot's Rebecca Zeller dishes on hometown concert
Rebecca Zeller, Setnor School of Music alumna and Ra Ra Riot violinist, remembers sitting in class at Crouse College during her college days. Six years… Read more »
D'Onfro: Legacy of Turkey's first president transcends modern American politics
On Saturday, Nov. 10, my roommates and I woke up bright and early to scramble to the main road in our neighborhood before 9 a.m.… Read more »
Let's hear it for the boys: British phemonemon One Direction brings back boy band appeal
Boy bands: You can’t live with them and you can’t live without them. The new wave of boy band has gone in a new direction… Read more »
Culture should be incorporated into fashion tastefully, not for crude costume adaptations
As innocuous as fashion may seem, the power that clothing has to offend is not to be underestimated. There are garments that push the envelope… Read more »
The best medicine: Quick episodes, even quicker humor make 'Children's Hospital' bright spot on late-night TV
No one sets out to watch a show on Adult Swim. It always just kind of happens. That late at night, when the network comes… Read more »
Marching band geekdom offers glory, though perhaps not sexual prowess
I have a confession to make: I am a huge band geek. I am a full-fledged, trumpet-playing, high-stepping, band-camping nerd. I have been trying really… Read more »
From the box office: Nov. 2-4
Superstorm Sandy did not deter audiences from going to the multiplex this weekend, as the overall box office was up around 20 percent. This is… Read more »
Virtual playground: Animated arcade quest is a winning combo of childish excitement and nostalgia
As a kid, it is often more fun to root for the bad guys. They’re cool, mischievous and a lot more interesting than the typical… Read more »
Social media age increases dependence on Facebook relationship validation
In a social media-obsessed dating culture, where sexting has been outdated by semi-naked Snapchats, being Facebook official — or F.B.O. for those who know their… Read more »
Misadventures in foreign land lead to meaningful memories
When making the decision to come to Istanbul, Turkey, I had to convince myself that I would be able to manage being several continents away… Read more »
Straight outta Compton: Kendrick Lamar spins stories of youth on coming-of-age album
Everyone loves an album that’s so reminiscent of his or her crazy nights. Through an undeniable flow and excellent storytelling skills, Kendrick Lamar paints a… Read more »
Students collaborate on second volume of Electro Cuse EDM mixtape
Syracuse University is no stranger to the electronic dance music scene, with popular artists as varied as Avicii and Calvin Harris taking the stage in… Read more »
Coffee table books spice up student reading with inside looks at designers
Like most students, your once-beloved “for fun books” probably seem so far away from your desk right now that they might as well shack up… Read more »
As election season draws to end, it's time to assess candidates one last time
The end is finally in sight. They’re beginning to clear the debris and clean up the mess. The stories about the billions of dollars that… Read more »
All in the music
Music is a powerful tool. It can alter the mood of a room in a matter of seconds, serving as a catalyst for anything from… Read more »
DJ's take over air at student-run radio station
Confidence emanated from Chelsea Memet’s body as she sat down for her first broadcast of the semester. Sitting in a new, state-of-the-art studio, which includes… Read more »
Time warped: Array of stars and eye-popping visuals can’t salvage convoluted adaptation
3/5 Popcorns If nothing else, “Cloud Atlas” is ambitious. The elaborately abstract story explodes on screen with bold vision. But like countless other adaptations churned… Read more »
'Cuse offers variety of venues for concert fans
Syracuse is known for its nationally renowned university along with the school’s record-winning basketball team. However, deep within all the Orange pride is a music… Read more »
Candidates' stances on health issues may sway your vote
Your health and your body are your own. Right? Well, actually wrong. The 2012 presidential campaign has thrust Big Bird’s popularity light years ahead of… Read more »
In the red: By straying from her strengths, Taylor Swift comes dangerously close to losing appeal
Most fans probably know more than they want to about Taylor Swift’s many heartbreaks and past relationships. The country artist has made a career out… Read more »
