Being a graduate student changes the SU experience
For those of us who are graduating, it seems like just yesterday mom and dad were helping us move into our Syracuse residences. Compared… Read more »
Writer archives: Alicia Smith
Sex and health : Buyer beware: celebrity endorsements do not necessarily come with expert advice
In my younger, more pepperoni-faced days, I recall watching music videos on MTV — a now defunct after-school activity.Somewhere between No. 3 and 4 on… Read more »
Sex and health : Long-distance relationships: If it's meant to be, it's meant to be
To be or not to be? That is the question many couples will face at the end of senior year. Romantic duos must make a… Read more »
Sex and health : Getting more z's can help you stay alert, healthy
Lucky for her, she got to leave class early and was rewarded with three minutes of fame on BBC's 'Bizarre ER.' Unfortunately for Thompson, she… Read more »
Sex and health : Our favorite indulgences should be enjoyed in moderation
When we were 5 years old, a McDonald's cheeseburger was a celebratory lunchtime treat. Calories were as unfamiliar as the opposite sex, and trans fats… Read more »
Sex and health : Developing healthy habits in college could benefit your future self
We all adopted a forward-looking way of living when we started kindergarten, if not before. In elementary school, we learned addition so we could do… Read more »
Sex and health : Pumping up the volume may hurt more than help
Sometimes, silence can be loud. When the lack of noise is overwhelming, our iPods bring us solace. Music helps drown out crazy thoughts, forget our… Read more »
Sex and health : Don't let Facebook ruin your self-confidence
It facilitates flirtation, announces marriages and sparks divorce. It allows for poking friends, befriending strangers and etching on the walls of loved ones without getting… Read more »
Sex and health : Law regulation could restrict some of our guiltiest pleasures
For a mere $636 per year, you can have unlimited access to the Wildberry. This Syracuse bronzing machine is Hakuna Matata Tanning Salon's premiere tanning… Read more »
Sex and health : Food's benefits are in the eye of the beholder
Lately though, it seems as if everything benefits our bodies in some way. Reading about the health benefits of our guilty pleasures can make us… Read more »
Sex and health : For New York City dwellers, this mobile app could save your sex life
The mobile app craze is growing into every facet of our lives. There are apps for learning new recipes, catching up on the news, turning… Read more »
Sex and health : The germs on the bus go 'round and 'round
I hate getting on a packed bus. Not only is every seat taken, I'm prone to spilling my coffee at every turn — and more… Read more »
Sex and health : Breakfast: Extra calories or fuel for the day?
There are two types of people in this world: those who eat breakfast and those who don't. Me? I love breakfast. Nothing beats starting the… Read more »
Sex and Health : Hugging your heater won't benefit you when you're trying to lose weight
Last week, the heating vent in the middle of my living room became my best friend. My human best friends don't keep me toasty like… Read more »
Premarital sex - immediate satisfaction or barrier to long-term happiness?
Nobody wants to be in the position of Steve Carell's middle-aged virgin character in 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin.' I mean, who really wants to be screaming… Read more »
Online promoter Groupon offers discounts for local businesses
The phone would not stop ringing Friday at the Sweet Endings Bakeshop in Jamesville, N.Y., with customers calling for discounted cupcakes. The spike in business… Read more »
