Film festival lets students view movies through different lens
This weekend, films and filmmakers worldwide appeared in the Palace Theater, CNY Jazz Central and locations on the Syracuse University and Le Moyne College campuses… Read more »
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Jocks get chance to shine when playing intramural sports
You know that guy who takes intramural sports way too seriously? I mean that guy who is the self-appointed know-it-all who can play any position… Read more »
Done to death: Violent sequel comes across as overdone but under-entertaining
Hello, and welcome to another edition of “Drop Liam Neeson and his family into a historic city with a bunch of Albanian thugs and see… Read more »
From the box office: Oct. 5-7
I concluded last week’s article with optimism for 20th Century Fox, hoping that it would rebound this weekend with “Taken 2” after last weekend’s failure… Read more »
One harmony: Star-studded concert promotes peaceful ideas to wrap up two-day symposium
Roberta Flack started the song slow, like any proper soul singer would. “Imagine there’s no heaven. It’s easy if you try.” As the quiet John… Read more »
Storify: One World Concert in the Carrier Dome
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Female masturbation is natural, social stigma ought to be put to rest
Female porcupines use wooden sticks: Spikey friends don’t care. Male kangaroos perform some rib-cracking to get a good suck of themselves: No judgment. Boys get… Read more »
Taksim Square offers more exciting variety of events than Marshall Street
Having officially blown past the one-month marker of my time in Turkey, I’m finally starting to feel less like a wide-eyed tourist and more like… Read more »
Honing his heritage: Spanish songwriter woos fans with smooth rhythms, eclectic influences
By now, many students have eaten plenty of arroz con frijoles and danced la bachata — some awkwardly, some gracefully — in honor of National… Read more »
Forever I'm yours: Faithful Dave Matthews’ fans discuss band’s popularity
What is it about Dave Matthews? “I’ve seen the Dave Matthews Band 29 times, which I realize is completely outrageous,” said Nancy Taylor, a sophomore… Read more »
Matt and Kim deliver dance-worthy show at the Westcott Theater
Kim Schifino stepped into the sea of lifting hands and was pushed up above the entire audience. The Westcott Theater speakers emitted a booming bass… Read more »
Bloggers teach followers tricks of trade, become important faces in industry
The day I turned 15 I received a small makeup palette from my mom. My mother, a former part-time Avon saleswoman, spent years swatting my… Read more »
One World Concert performers provide extremely awkward potential
Just in case you missed the 90s, Syracuse University is bringing them back in style. On Tuesday night, the Carrier Dome will feature a cast… Read more »
In the loop: Plot twists, stellar script make 'Looper' one of this year's best sci-fi films
5/5 Popcorns Now and again, a sci-fi movie comes along that does everything right. It creates an authentic futuristic world where complex characters navigate an… Read more »
From the box office: Sept. 28-30
After a September slump, the box office has finally rebounded. This past weekend set a September record and was up 19 percent from this time… Read more »
Westcott Theater releases statement on collapsed ceiling tile; Wednesday night's concert still scheduled
The Westcott Theater released a statement Wednesday, addressing the incident in which a tile fell from the ceiling during a concert early that morning and… Read more »
Bringing down the house: Electronic dance music rises as premiere soundtrack for college concerts, parties
As the millennials have begun to bleed into the post-2010 generation, electronic dance music has begun to overtake hip-hop as the preeminent genre of mainstream… Read more »
First week of classes confusion intensifies abroad experience
As many of you Syracuse University students are probably already cramming for your semester’s first exam, I’m just embarking on week two of classes at… Read more »
Funkytown: Local trio blurs line between old-school hip-hop, laid back blues
Sitting or standing anxiously among the crowded Funk ‘n Waffles tables or in a testy crowd of college kids at the Westcott Theater — wherever… Read more »
Brands exploit celebrities to start using fashion strategically
I sat frozen with amazement. My jaw dropped, my eyes widened, my heartbeat quickened. The coiffed, color-coordinated perfection leaping jubilantly in the video before me… Read more »
Switchfoot performs, excites relaxed crowd
Switchfoot dared an audience that was flat on its feet to move. Once the band started stuffing its set list with hits, a jumping crowd… Read more »
Tiesto concert postponed, rescheduled to Feb. 19
Tiesto’s Oct. 2 concert at the OnCenter has been rescheduled for Feb. 19. Because of a back injury, the electronic dance music DJ has postponed… Read more »
Cult classic: Shot with vintage look, 'The Master' explores obsession, trauma through haunting lens
4.5/5 Popcorns Simultaneously bewildering and transfixing, “The Master” looks and feels like a modern American classic. And thanks to out-of-this-world performances from the leads, it… Read more »
