'Pixar in a Box' exemplifies the rise of DIY filmmaking
As the barriers for entry for filmmakers crash down, opportunities are arising for self-made films to flourish. Pixar, noting this trend, has introduced a class on their secrets. Read more »
Columnists
London’s many ethnic communities make it a global hub
Abroad columnist Saniya More discusses how and why London is more diverse and immigrant-tolerant than New York. Read more »
The Chainsmokers and Coldplay disappoint with new single, 'Something Just Like This'
Music columnist Christine Chung is really not pleased with this new single from The Chainsmokers and Coldplay. Read more »
How to write a last-minute paper
Writing a paper last minute? Humor Columnist Josh Feinblatt knows what it feels like, because he wrote his column last minute, to show you how to write a paper very late in the game. Read more »
Are genres even relevant anymore?
Music columnist Christine Chung wants to smash the genres we label artists with because they're not doing musicians justice. Read more »
Pulp predicts the 2017 Oscars
Pulp's movie columnists Erik Benjamin and Lilly Stuecklen give their take on who will walk home with an Oscar tonight. Read more »
Bourque: Atlanta rapper Russ rules Goldstein Auditorium during Bandersnatch
University Union hosted its first Bandersnatch concert of the semester Friday night in Goldstein Auditorium. Rapper Russ headlined the show. Read more »
In Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” reality is the scariest thing
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen discusses how comedian Jordan Peele tackles societal issues with his smart new horror film. Read more »
The ‘La La Land’ review you've been waiting for
It’s about time humor columnist Patty Terhune fulfilled her destiny as a television, radio and film student and wrote about “La La Land.” Read more »
Music & Memory is changing how doctors treat memory-related diseases in the elderly
Music has always helped people emotionally, but columnist Jenny Bourque looks into an organization using that for their benefit Read more »
Freshman Justin Goldman went to Rikers to get parental permission for a client
Freshman Justin Goldman manages three artists while also interning at major hip-hop record label, 300 Entertainment. Read more »
Young the Giant totally killed it when they played in Syracuse Monday night
Young the Giant played with Lewis Del Mar at the F Shed Monday night, combining old favorites with new hits. Read more »
'The Great Wall' mirrors a changing global economy, with a hint of white
“The Great Wall” opened last weekend in the U.S. to mixed results, despite being an overwhelming success in China. This film represents a shift away from an American film economy, despite relying on actors like Matt Damon to sell tickets. Read more »
How to show your friend from home around SU
Friends from home seem to be coming up to visit around this time of year, and there’s a lot more to do than sitting in Wendy’s parking lots like at home. It’s time to show them around Syracuse. Read more »
Aaron Carter released a new EP and it's actually decent
Music columnist Christine Chung is excited to share that Aaron Carter — her first crush — released new music after nine years. It's not as bad as she thought. Read more »
‘The Simpsons’ are the closest thing to modern-day prophets
TV columnist Malvika Randive writes how “The Simpsons” possess the supernatural ability to hilarious predict future events. Read more »
A24 is competing with Disney with only a fraction of the budget
For too long, film studios fit into the same mold. A24 is breaking out and doing things to a totally different tune. Read more »
Choose your own adventure: Calios
It’s late on Tuesday or Thursday or Friday or Saturday or Monday or Wednesday and you are feeling yourself at the bars. As you stumble… Read more »
Music festivals dominate summer concert landscape
Music festivals are everything when it comes to summer concerts, and these Syracuse University students have attended their fair share. Read more »
This SU professor got to sing for Pope Francis
After writing more than 1,100 songs and working with Michael Bolton, Cher and many other big-time artists, Syracuse professor Bob Halligan Jr. knows a thing or two about songwriting. Read more »
Prince’s music on Spotify makes us wonder about the resistance against streaming services
Now that Prince is available on streaming services, columnist Jenny Bourque wonders how long until the rest of the remaining hesitant artists follow. Read more »
A love letter to Hungry Chuck’s on Valentine’s Day
Humor columnist Patty Terhune writes a last love letter to her beloved bar. Read more »
Is monogamy old news? Polyamory is gaining traction, and pop culture should catch on
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, sex and health columnist Renata Husted explains how some people are sending flowers to more than one sweetheart. Read more »
Why Josh Feinblatt doesn't love Valentine's Day
Josh Feinblatt hates Valentine's Day -- even though he has a girlfriend. He'd rather just pay sale price for chocolate the day after Valentine's Day. Read more »
