A history of the East, from a westerner: Professor Norman Kutcher offers first-hand experience of China
Norman Kutcher is blocking a good camera shot - Dan Rather's, no less. The CBS news anchor is trying to capture the chaos of the… Read more »
Writer archives: Erinn Connor
Strike a pose
Rebekah Liscio walks into the fencing room of Archbold Gymnasium, looking tired, her backpack falling off her shoulder. She sets her belongings down in the… Read more »
... And we're back
With nearly three and a half months of a television wasteland finally over, audiences can stop trying to figure out which reality show to watch… Read more »
Venue, time changes for Spike Lee visit
Documentary filmmaker Spike Lee will now speak at 8 p.m. at the OnCenter on Thursday. The award-winning director originally was slated to speak at of… Read more »
In the groove
Halfway through the Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad's set, a student walked into the room amid one of the band's up-tempo reggae songs, threw his… Read more »
We remember... Tamagotchi
We Remember...TamagotchiFirst Released: 1996It's right before recess in seventh grade, and you can't wait to get out of class. Not because you want fresh air… Read more »
Staying power
'American Idol' kicked off its seventh season Tuesday, and the Fox hit looked a little paltry in its ratings. Sure, the two-hour premiere averaged 33.2… Read more »
Crush
CrushEllen Page and Michael Cera in 'Juno'Not since John Cusack and Ione Skye in 'Say Anything' has there been a cuter onscreen couple than Ellen… Read more »
Food For Thought
Though signs claimed it was to open in fall 2007, the Bird Library Cafe officially opened Monday, just in time for the new semester. Located… Read more »
No standing room
Squeaking microphones and too-loud amps are the backdrop for the show. Add a nervous guitarist on stage performing and with hopes the audience will like… Read more »
Internet Corner : GoFugYourself.com
GoFugYourself.comAs evidenced by many large lectures I've attended, I know that the majority of girls spend classes surfing gossip blogs like Perez Hilton and Gawker.Well,… Read more »
Internet Corner : TelevisionWithoutPity.com
TelevisionWithoutPity.comWhen I was younger, I wanted to be a contestant on a game show (preferably Supermarket Sweep, because I am a loser). Then I got… Read more »
A novel city
Jay McInerney reads aloud about a man snorting Bolivian marching powder. His voice carries well, perfect for the public reading in Grant Auditorium last Wednesday.… Read more »
Three free weekend movie screenings
This weekend, the Syracuse campus will host a number of movies, from small independent ones to big blockbusters. Here are the ones that will be… Read more »
Reality Check
IF YOU WATCH:What: 'Project Runway'Where: BravoWhen: Season Premiere, Nov. 14 at 10 p.m. 'Project Runway'Everyone's been on pins and needles, but 'Project Runway' is finally… Read more »
Expanded Beer Pong tourney hits Chuck's Café tonight
IF YOU GO:What: World Pong Tour TournamentWhere: Chuck'sWhen: Tonight, 7 p.m.How Much: $20, register at worldpongtour.comAbout 128 people will be sinking them and drinking them… Read more »
Free 'American Gangster' screening today
IF YOU GO: What: 'American Gangster'When: Tonight, 6 p.m.Where: Gifford Auditorium, HBCHow Much: FreeThe year of the gangster movie continues.Tonight at 6 p.m., University Union… Read more »
Unplugged
IF YOU SING:What: Open Mic NightWhere: Funk 'n WafflesWhen: Wednesdays at 8 p.m.To register: E-mail [email protected]'s the oldest act around - just a guy and… Read more »
Love of the game
IF YOU WATCH:What: 'Friday Night Lights'Where: NBCWhen: Season Two premiere airs Oct. 5 at 9 p.m.'Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose.'This is not only the… Read more »
Festival of races celebrates community, fitness
IF YOU GO:What: 15th Annual Syracuse Festival of RacesWhere: Manley Field HouseWhen: Sunday; 5K run begins at 9 a.m., 3K run at 10:45 a.m., walk… Read more »
Clip of the Week : James Blunt on Sesame Street
James Blunt on Sesame StreetSesame Street has officially been infiltrated by James Blunt.On a recent episode of Sesame Street, the singer-songwriter transformed his tragically-awful hit… Read more »
Zeppelin-inspired trio headlines first Bandersnatch show of season
If You Go:Who: Earl Greyhound with IllinoisWhere: Schine UndergroundWhen: Thursday at 7:30 p.m.How Much: $5 for SU and SUNY-ESF students with ID, $10 for general… Read more »
Basic training
Eric DeJonge wasn't ringing in the New Year in 2005 with resolutions and champagne. He was trying to figure out how to start his life… Read more »
Internet Corner
Roommate and co-worker hate runs deep. All the hours spent in a confined space with conflicting personalities is bound to result in some kind of… Read more »
