Thaw: Columnist suggests discreet exercises to perform during class, work, long waits
The urge to shake it out always comes while you’re sitting in class, drumming at a keyboard in a lab or waiting impatiently in line… Read more »
Columnists
Not-so-scary 'Carrie': Despite strong acting, 1976 horror film remake falls short of frightful expectations
This past weekend, “Carrie” returned to the big screen for the first time since 1976, but this time it's more gruesome and modern. Director Kimberly… Read more »
Antonucci: Poverty in Italy leads to realization of privilege, causes sympathy
Italy has a lot of amazing sights: the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Tuscan countryside, to name a few. But… Read more »
Practice healthy habits to avoid judgment, wash hands after using bathroom
It was about 2 a.m., the time between when I eat a midnight snack and a pre-bedtime snack. As I brushed my teeth in my… Read more »
Possessed and unimpressed: 'Insidious: Chapter 2' results in unoriginal sequel, borrows common horror themes
Before seeing “Insidious: Chapter 2,” you should probably watch its predecessor, because the second installment picks up right where the first one ended. The audience… Read more »
Thaw: Columnist teaches protocol for answering late-night booty calls
The challenge of deciphering text in little thought bubbles on a touch screen is an art form in and of itself, but there’s one text… Read more »
Antonucci: Columnist chooses fall break destinations for quality of experience, not quantity of locations
The most important part of any study abroad semester is definitely fall break: those 10 days when Europe is study abroad students’ playground. But it… Read more »
Hard at twerk: Miley Cyrus develops mature sound, bares vulnerable side with album 'Bangerz'
I’m no Miley Cyrus fan, but I want to like this album. I did like “Party in the U.S.A.,” and “The Climb” wasn’t too bad… Read more »
Unkenholz: Near robbery teaches gullible columnist not to fall for scams
I wouldn’t call myself gullible exactly, just a stupid optimist. I still want to believe in the world that’s been laid out in Disney movies.… Read more »
Thaw: Columnist reflects on experience with overeating, encourages healthy lifestyle
My biggest problem is emotional eating. If I get upset, I’m often too nauseated to eat anything. Then, when I’m so hungry I can’t see… Read more »
Growing pains: Locally filmed indie movie balances quirky characters with dramatic story
Anyone from or familiar with the Syracuse area and the university will enjoy seeing local places and buildings on the big screen in “Adult World.”… Read more »
From the box office: Oct. 4-6
Claiming the top spot and setting an opening weekend record for the month of October was the outer space survival thriller “Gravity.” The movie earned… Read more »
Band of sisters: Rock-, R&B-infused group releases experimental, catchy debut full-length album
In any other era, Haim may not have made it. Haim is made up of sisters Este, Danielle and Alana Haim. Born in the late… Read more »
Alternative-rock duo, Twenty One Pilots, energizes audience with lively set
The stage lights, blurred by a violet fog, were still. The voices inside the Goldstein Auditorium dimmed to a murmur. The crowd was waiting. Soon,… Read more »
Belmonte: 'House of Versace' Lifetime film tells partial, potentially inaccurate history
Of all the European fashion houses, Versace possesses the most storied and scandalous past. Sibling strife, cold-blooded murder, betrayal and substance abuse have all plagued… Read more »
Well versed: Rappers Logic, Big Sean, Kid Cudi hype up audience at Crouse Hinds Theater
As the fog began swirling and the strobe lights flashed, the crowd surged toward the stage, frantically climbing over folded theater seats and shoving to… Read more »
Humor: Housing search sparks competitive attitudes, reminds columnist of 'Cribs'
Ever since I was in middle school and binge watched “MTV Cribs” every afternoon, I’ve dreamed of one day owning my own sweet pad. Thus,… Read more »
Documentary raises awareness about disabilities on college campuses
College is hard enough as it is. But for those with intellectual disabilities, there are even more challenges to face. The Syracuse University Disability Cultural… Read more »
Thaw: Women should pack overnight necessities when going out, just in case
Sometimes, when you go out for a night on the town, you don’t end up sleeping in your own bed. So on the morning after,… Read more »
Guilty pleasure: Thought-provoking rom-com follows unconventional storyline, portrays porn-addicted protagonist
While “Don Jon” is a clever and witty film that draws audiences in, it also takes an insightful approach to gender divides and the long-lived… Read more »
From the box office: Sept. 27-29
As expected, Sony Pictures Animation’s “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” took the top spot this weekend with a little more than $34 million.… Read more »
Human Rights Film Festival promotes social justice
The Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival opened to a full house this weekend with a critically acclaimed, female-empowerment docudrama. The festival, which featured films… Read more »
Belmonte: Prepare wardrobe for arrival of fall season with various outerwear pieces including jackets, coats, capes
The leaves are beginning to change, creating an arboreal palette of crimson and ochre, the days are getting shorter and if you are like me,… Read more »
Unkenholz: Kissing Bench curse plagues student searching for quiet space
I have made a monumental discovery. Now when I say monumental, I wouldn’t say it’s on par with the moon landing or Doritos Locos Tacos… Read more »
