Buy low, sell high: How Blumhouse does horror films the right way
The production company has used its low-budget, high-horror model to produce hits like “The Purge” and the new movie “Truth or Dare.” Read more »
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SU Health Services offers STD education workshop
While it’s good to have fun in college, it’s important to be responsible, especially when it comes to having sex. Read more »
SU alumnus releases part-memoir, part-medical narrative on death of his brother
Tim Wendel, Class of 1978, lost a brother to leukemia, and he’s documented the medical journey in his latest memoir, called “Cancer Crossings: A Brother, His Doctors and the Quest for a Cure to Childhood Leukemia.” Read more »
Check out First Year Players’ ‘Young Frankenstein’ on Friday the 13th
The student-run organization First Year Players’ show runs this weekend. The show is the culmination of the group’s work since September. Read more »
Ways to spice up your weekly routine
These tactics from wedding counselors everywhere may just save your increasingly boring day-to-day schedule. Read more »
‘Cruel April’ poetry series at The Warehouse highlights established and emerging artists
In honor of National Poetry Month, Point of Contact Gallery is hosting a weekly poetry reading event to engage the community with local artists. Read more »
Redhouse production of 'The Snow Queen' brings winter back to Syracuse
Redhouse and the Arc of Onondaga are collaborating to bring the musical — which was originally written by Hans Christian Andersen as a children’s fairytale — to Syracuse. Read more »
La Casita’s jam-packed month includes a discussion of post-hurricane Puerto Rico
La Casita Cultural Center will host several events this month, including reading groups, a discussion about post-Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico and a film screening. Read more »
Get tips for travelling on a budget from YouTubers Damon And Jo
Damon Dominique and Jo Franco are two YouTubers who love to travel and learn about different languages and cultures. Read more »
A cover letter to express how we all feel about job and internship applications
Humor columnist Lauren Perlowski opens up and tells her true feelings in this honest cover letter. Read more »
Eco-friendly hairstyles arrive in downtown Syracuse
Members of Alpha Chi Omega sorority won $20 off hairstyling services at Salon Amare for the chapter’s formal on Saturday night. Read more »
Kurt Riley brings 'meta-pop' sound to Syracuse
Riley will take the stage at Funk ‘n Waffles on April 14 and perform a new single. Read more »
Asian American and Pacific Islander students celebrate their place at Syracuse University
The university is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month with a variety of events to shed light on ethnic experiences. Read more »
‘Tired Old Queen at the Movies’ to perform one-man show in Syracuse
Comedian, actor and movie connoisseur Steve Hayes will return to the Redhouse Arts Center to perform “Raised by Warner Brothers, Born in Syracuse” on Friday and Saturday. Read more »
Glazed & Confused partners with local brewery for donut, beer pairing
The recently-opened doughnut shop joined forces with Full Boar Craft Brewery on Sunday to serve doughnuts specifically selected to complement one of four beers. Read more »
Here’s why Syracuse landlords don’t think a new property law will improve housing
A rental registry amendment, passed by Syracuse’s Common Council in March, will require landlords to submit to exterior and interior inspections every three years. Read more »
5 things to know about DJ Medasin
DJ Medasin will perform at SU’s Block Party alongside Gucci Mane and SZA later this month, so here’s what you need to know about him. Read more »
Here are 5 things to know about SZA
The singer-songwriter is performing at this year’s Block Party on April 27 in the Carrier Dome. Read more »
Here are 5 things to know about Gucci Mane
The rapper will headline Block Party on April 27 at the Carrier Dome. Read more »
Miss Upstate NY advocates for women in STEM
Emily Mahana, a Syracuse University senior and the current Miss Upstate New York, discusses the pageant scene and her commitment to supporting women in STEM. Read more »
NBC executive who works on ‘This Is Us’ to give lecture at SU
Mike Nunes graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 2002 and started his career at NBC in 2006, and he has climbed the entertainment ladder ever since. Read more »
An update on the ‘Jersey Shore’ cast in time for the new season premiere
Many former partiers have settled down since their reality TV days. Read more »
There's officially 1 month left until the end of the semester. Here's how to get it started.
Check out events in and around Syracuse that are happening this weekend. Read more »
John Krasinski talks familial inspiration in new thriller about world without sound
Krasinski is trying something new by starring in the thriller “A Quiet Place,” although many recognize him as Jim Halpert from NBC’s “The Office.” Read more »
