Gaga, Cooper chemistry elevates ‘A Star is Born’ despite imperfect directorial debut
Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut with “A Star is Born” isn’t a home run, but it’s still a solid double down the left field line. Read more »
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Carrier Dome beer a ‘big revenue piece’ as schools tap into alcohol offerings
For 38 years, beer has been a staple of the Carrier Dome experience. Read more »
Vera House promotes new initiatives, says prevention is a ‘community job’
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Vera House is unveiling two new initiatives to help combat sexual assault and domestic violence in the central New York community. Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: How to make the ‘44 Loko’
Need a new drink? This cocktail puts a Syracuse spin on your favorite caffeinated alcoholic beverage. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces crackdown on underage drinking
The new enforcement efforts come as college students begin the fall semester. Read more »
Shawn Mendes, Jack White kick off 1st day of Governors Ball
Twenty-three artists performed at four different stages Friday, including Syracuse native Post Malone, indie rock trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Londoner James Blake. Read more »
Ticket exchanges for Mayfest and Block Party should be a thing
Half of the students never even make it to Block Party, there’s no sense in leaving those seats empty. Read more »
Mayfest is a marathon, not a sprint: It’s time to prepare
Don’t miss out on all the Mayfest fun by making rookie mistakes. Read more »
In remembrance of Avicii, here are the EDM artist’s top 5 hits
After the DJ’s tragic death on Friday, here’s how Avicii showed us the importance and depth of rave culture and electronic dance music. Read more »
What you need to know about this year’s Mayfest beverage bracelets
Drink options this year will include beer, gluten-free beer, wine slushies and hard cider. Bracelets will not be available for purchase at Walnut Park. Read more »
If you give a student a ticket to Block Party
The series of events that will inevitably occur if you give a student a ticket to Block Party, told in the style of the classic children’s novel “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Read more »
The future of Hungry Chuck’s is still unknown a year after it closed
Even though the popular bar is no longer, the nightlife on SU Hill is still intact, and owner Stephen Theobald said a comeback is in the works. Read more »
Historians team up with local brewery to revive Congress Beer
Willow Rock Brewing Company and the Onondaga Historical Association are collaborating to bring back the iconic beer, brewed by the local Haberle Brewery for over 100 years. Read more »
Mayor Ben Walsh to bartend tonight at charity event
The Krebs restaurant in Skaneateles is hosting Celebrity Bartending For a Cause tonight, where Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh will be behind the bar. Read more »
Spring break is a time to go wild — or for some, mild
Spring break doesn't always live up to its stereotypes. Humor columnist Lauren Perlowski gives a peek into her break plans. Read more »
Distillery run by SU faculty member highlights brewing, barrelling process
SU culinary specialist Chris Uyehara opened Last Shot Distillery in 2015 and allows visitors to get a glimpse of the process of distillation. Read more »
March Madness is near — and not the basketball kind
Humor columnist Annabeth Mann describes a different, much more pressing kind of March Madness than the one revolving around basketball. Read more »
A potential decrease in the legal BAC may not matter
Sex & Health columnist Caroline Maguire talked to a DPS officer about how educating others on the dangers of drunk driving is more important than changing the legal limit. Read more »
They gave you life, so give them liquor. Try these cocktails on your parents this weekend.
With your parents coming to town, it’s time to show them what you’ve learned at college by making them a proper drink. Read more »
President of Republic Records speaks at first Soyars lecture series
Every week Bandier hosts the Soyars Leadership Lecture series to put students face to face with leading industry executives. Read more »
3 drinks to pregame with before Juice Jam and how to make them
Embrace the juice and indulge in some fun cocktails this weekend for Syracuse University's annual Juice Jam. Read more »
Choose Your Own Adventure: Mayfest
Humor columnist Patty Terhune maps out the various outcomes of your Mayfest. Read more »
New York craft beer app helps you find places to drink
The up-and-coming New York Craft Beer App gives users the chance to browse local craft breweries. It’s worth the download if you’re a craft connoisseur. Read more »
Forget piña coladas, these spiked smoothies are the way to go
Adding a couple ounces of rum to a berry smoothie gives the illusion of health, but the feeling of a tropical summer drink. Read more »
