Rockett: Eating healthy on a budget is easier than it seems
College students are notorious for eating poorly and having small budgets. Break the stereotypes with our nutrition columnist's advice on how to get the most bang for your buck. Read more »
Columnists
Ong: Females can experience sexual frustration
While people often feel sympathy for men who are experiencing "blue balls," what they often fail to realize is that females can experience a similar sensation known as a "blue bean." Read more »
Moran: Commonly seen animals in Asia are different from those typically seen in America
While abroad in Asia, Claire Moran has seen a variety of animals that are very different from the typical squirrels she is used to seeing at her home in Pennsylvania. Among others, there are a plethora of monkeys and elephants. Read more »
SU junior creates music that does not fit into one genre
Sarah Ibrahim goes by the stage name Midnight Discord which is moniker for the time of night when she can freely create and release her pent up energy. Read more »
Riley: Five bands that reflect your latest relationship, broken up
Valentine's leaves everyone reflecting on relationships that just didn't work out. To make it a little better, here are five bands that also didn't work out. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: SoundCloud releases financial reports that suggest potential bankruptcy
SoundCloud has been the main way independent musicians could publish and share their work yet it seems it doesn't understand how to monetize music in the digital streaming era. Read more »
SU students and professor try to raise $30,000 to fund independent movie
A class in the College of Visual and Performing Arts that allows students to work on a real film set is struggling to raise the funds necessary to carry the course into next semester. Read more »
Homan: New York Fashion Week shouldn't go to the highest bidder
Style columnist Jack Homan argues that New York Fashion Week is no longer about the talent, and instead belongs to the designers that can afford to put on shows. Read more »
Hohenwarter: Make Valentine's Day amends with Kanye's new album
Did your partner hate the Valentine's Day gift you gave them? Never fear, for humor columnist Evan Hohenwarter has the perfect solution to your problem. Read more »
Cuneo: If you need love advice, I've got the answers
He might just be our humor columnist, but Danny Cuneo has some excellent love advice for all the folks out there who might not have mastered the whole "romance thing" yet. Read more »
5 things to watch for at the Grammys
The Grammys wouldn't be music's big night if all they did was hand out awards. As the winners are crowned (or gramophoned), check this list to make sure you don't miss any highlights. Read more »
Breaking down the likely Grammy winners and losers
It's the biggest musical event of the year. Artists come together to walk the red carpet, perform, make fun of each other and of course, bring some the gold. Here's music columnist Emera Riley's picks for who will snag a prize at the Grammys. Read more »
Palmer: Driving safely in the winter can be easy, fun
Driving in the Winter may seem like a daunting task, but if you take automotive columnist Zac Palmer's advice, you'll be safely cruising down the icy roads in no time. Read more »
Benjamin: 'Deadpool' breaks record for R-rated film opening weekends
This past weekend, Marvel's "Deadpool" broke records and exceeded box office expectations. Movie columnist Erik Benjamin explains what this means for the future of the superhero genre. Read more »
Top 10 Valentine's Day date ideas
Striking out on date ideas for this Valentine's Day? It's hard to find something economical that also packs the wow factor. Don't worry, Divya Murthy has consulted SU students to compile some tips for celebrating V-day. Read more »
Matua Sauvignon Blanc is packed with citrus, tropical flavors
This week our Thirsty Thursday writer decided to shake things up and try out a white wine: Matua Sauvignon Blanc. His conclusion? A sweet wine perfect for the summertime. Read more »
SUNY-ESF alumnus and musician returns to perform in concert for WERW
Before he graduated, Sam Kogon hosted his own program on the SU student-run radio station, WERW. On Feb. 14 Kogon will return to SU to perform at the WERW spring semester launch party. Read more »
Ong: Bimek SLV is a male contraceptive made to stop the flow of sperm
With the flip of a switch, this type of contraceptive will make its male user temporarily sterile. The switch can be flipped through the scrotum’s skin. After sperm is backed up, the switch is turned off so the backed up sperm can be let out through masturbation. Read more »
Moran: Lunar New Year is a once in a lifetime experience
It's one thing the celebrate the Lunar New Year, and another thing entirely to celebrate in China. But that's exactly what our abroad columnist did in Hong Kong this past week. Read more »
Rockett: The importance of eating the right nutrients
At college it is easy to neglect thinking about eating healthy and getting the right nutrients. Nutrition columnist breaks down different types of nutrients how to use diets to get the most out of them. Read more »
Riley: Music festivals don't have reason to hike up their prices
Smaller festivals are trying to compete with big name festivals like Coachella by hiking up their prices, but the lineups are not improving at all. Read more »
Weiser-Schlesinger: Kanye West should be respected despite his obnoxious character
Kanye West is notorious for his self-righteous nature and bold claims, but perhaps this makes him more transparent and maybe even more likable. Read more »
Hohenwarter: I watched the Super Bowl commercials so you didn't have to
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest events in America. To celebrate his love of the day, humor columnist Evan Hohenwarter decided to rank the best and worst Super Bowl commercials. Read more »
Cuneo: Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa's secret phone call uncovered
Just when you thought Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa's twitter feud was over -- it's not. Humor columnist Danny Cuneo has discovered their secret phone call and transcribed it here. Read more »
