Bell bottom: Indie-super duo disappoints with confusing disco-themed album
What do you get when you cross one of indie rock’s biggest heroes with one of the most acclaimed producers of the 2000s? Disco, apparently.… Read more »
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Katie Cranley: dedicated Rue La La intern, hopeful for future job opportunity
This four-part series spotlights four Syracuse University students during their summer internships — part 4 of 4. She originally wanted to intern in New York… Read more »
Identical degrees: Twin brothers graduate with architecture degrees, prepare for life apart after college
Tanner and Weston Halkyard swear it was sheer coincidence that they ended up at the same university. They both applied to a number of other… Read more »
Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah to perform at The Westcott Theater
First RZA, now Ghostface Killah. It’s been a great semester for 90s hip-hop enthusiasts. The former Wu-Tang Clan member will perform at The Westcott Theater… Read more »
Final Four destination Atlanta has some worthy non-basketball related sights, attractions
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, one of the suggested destinations was referred to by the incorrect name. The destination was Centennial Olympic Park.… Read more »
Home of the brave: Eye-catching special effects, gratuitous violence drive predictably enjoyable patriotic action flick
Action movies have shamelessly ripped off “Die Hard” for 25 years. “Speed” was “Die Hard” on a bus. “Air Force One” and “Con Air” were… Read more »
The GZA from Wu-Tang Clan to fill Westcott Theater with distinct hip hop sounds
It was only slightly more than a year ago that Ludacris and Rick Ross were rocking the Dome at Syracuse University, drawing rap enthusiasts from… Read more »
Schuster: Job in retail proves less exciting than anticipated, provides haunting memories
Getting a job in retail seemed like a great idea. The summer before my freshman year, I applied to Bath & Body Works. I handed… Read more »
Natural Selection: Darwin on Clinton provides array of soups, salads and sandwiches
While perusing through Syracuse restaurant reviews online, I came across a link titled “Foodie’s Bucket List, Syracuse.” Being a foodie myself — some might call… Read more »
Holloway: Bananas provide numerous health benefits and are a favorite with foodies
They’re green, hard and taste like they’re having an am-I-a-fruit-or-a-vegetable identity crisis. Blame it on the April snow showers or blame it on the boogie,… Read more »
Sleeping around: the best places on campus to grab a nap
Naps are important in terms of surviving your time in college, but there simply isn’t enough time in the day to make it back to… Read more »
Awkward rapping: Tyler, The Creator provides fine musicality, but is deficient in his lyric abilities
Odd Future used to be the three-ring circus hip-hop collective — a cocky troupe of upstart, devil-may-care rappers armed with moody beats and sneering attitudes.… Read more »
Infinity and Beyond: Third installment of 'BioShock,' set in the corrupt cloud city of Colombia, soars above expectations
Not many games can survive six years of development. Most AAA shooters top out at about three years, and even they are often victims of… Read more »
'Game of Thrones' trivia night features new ale
Brewery Ommegang has challenged everyone to seize the throne with the release of its “Game of Thrones”-inspired Iron Throne Blonde Ale. So, to properly prepare… Read more »
Wednesday Night Live: SNL's Seth Meyers takes Syracuse by storm with hilarious set
Audience members were seen doubled over, slapping their knees, wiping away tears and choking for breath last night when University Union presented “A Night of… Read more »
Red House Arts Center puts on 'Noises Off,' a comedy of errors and a play within a play
Part of the fun of going to the theater is escaping from life for a brief moment in time. But instead of suspending reality, the… Read more »
Girls gone wild: Debauched, blood-soaked indie art film “Spring Breakers” accomplishes trippy, bikini-clad fever dream
Skrillex music blares as thousands of screaming bros and half-naked co-eds line a sunbathed Florida beach, bouncing and gyrating in booze-drenched ecstasy in the slow-motion… Read more »
Tattoo Tuesday: Jaime Rivera
Jaime Rivera’s deep affection for his Alaskan Klee Kai dog, Kaitou, extends from the love in his heart to the ink on his shoulder. Rivera’s… Read more »
Sleep on it: OneRepublic's new bubblegum pop album bores rather than bops
There’s a place on Top 40 radio for dumb songs. Pitbull and Rihanna pretty much live there. There’s a place for trashy songs — here’s… Read more »
Schuster: Spring Break in the South provides insight on geographical differences
While talking about my Spring Break plans, I quickly learned that sentence structure was everything. “I’m going camping in West Virginia,” I burst out as… Read more »
Under the rainbow: ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel is corny and clumsy and humdrum, oh my!
There’s no place like Oz – the weirdly wondrous land a ruby-slippered Judy Garland roamed with the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion by her… Read more »
From the box office: March 15-17
Disney remains powerful, Sony proves successful with a surprising call and Warner Bros. proves anything but wonderful. This most accurately summarizes the weekend’s box office… Read more »
Big Sean to perform at benefit concert in Goldstein Auditorium
For the second year, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. is hosting the “Save the Horn Benefit Concert,” featuring rapper Big Sean. The purpose of the… Read more »
Loaves of joy: Columbus Baking Company provides delicious, comforting variety of breads
Comfort food not only satisfies hunger, but also your spirit – it feeds the soul. Macaroni and cheese, pancakes or ice cream might be comfort… Read more »
