Student Life : Graduating seniors must leave behind life free from inhibitions
It's strange to think that in exactly two weeks some of us will have to leave behind the magical land of sunshine and happiness where… Read more »
Writer archives: Marina Charny
Student Life : Despite love for hometown friends, visitors provide more burden than enjoyment
It's always an interesting experience when friends from home or from other schools come to visit. You probably haven't seen them in a while. You… Read more »
Student Life : MayFest in Walnut could become tradition
You know how they say that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is? Well, that was the problem with the original… Read more »
Student Life : Warm weather draws students outdoors to enjoy rare moments of spring at SU
There are a lot of things I love about Syracuse University: the quality of the education, the prevalence of Pepsi over Coke, students who use… Read more »
Student Life : Regardless of accomplishments, commencement speaker should represent graduating class
It's a little bit difficult to complain about this year's choice of commencement speaker when he has been named one of the most influential people… Read more »
Student Life : Hints of spring make graduation heartbreakingly apparent
Spring Break was oodles of fun. It was a blast in a glass, in fact. I went somewhere tropical — the Dominican Republic. I met… Read more »
Student Life : While relaxing, students can look forward to some post-Spring Break 'Cuse treats
It's crazy how fast time flies. It feels like the semester only just started up again, but Spring Break is in exactly one week. Regardless… Read more »
Student Life : Small annoyances on Marshall add up to street in decline
Marshall Street is going to pieces.I really, truly knew this was the case when I saw the following sign on Starbucks' door: 'ATTENTION CUSTOMERS!!! This… Read more »
Student Life : Dean's Team provides way to help prospective students, build resume
Multiple clubs and organizations open to student involvement exist here on campus. Many freshmen in need of mentoring also exist here on campus. While I… Read more »
Student Life : A few suggestions may brighten Valentine's Day for SU's least romantic
Am I the only person who noticed 'love' rhymes with 'shove?' Or that 'lie' is a convenient acronym for the phrase 'love is evil?' Ah… Read more »
Student Life : SU students reveal determination to party despite weekend's variety of winter weather
Braving the many forms of precipitation this weekend — hail, rain, snow, sleet, falling icicles — in the name of getting drunk reveals the many… Read more »
Student Life : Students sorely miss old Four Loko compared to uncaffeinated version
Fondly referred to by some as 'death in a can,' Four Loko has enjoyed a love-hate relationship with the campus community.The infamous beverage has contributed… Read more »
Student Life : DJ's stirs fond memories of Maggies, boosts Marshall Street bar scene
For seniors such as myself, this year's return to Syracuse was accompanied by surprising and exciting news: the opening of a new bar on Marshall… Read more »
Despite complaints, snow provides fun, seasonal activities
I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but over the past few days, it has snowed quite a bit in our fair city of… Read more »
Finals week prompts debate over difficulty of majors
That time of the year has come again. No, I am not referring to the holiday season, you present-obsessed minions. I am referring to finals… Read more »
Thanksgiving offers time to recognize life's obscurities
As I sit in the library, listening to my neighbor blast Spanish bedroom music so loudly in his ears and wondering if he doesn't maybe… Read more »
Unlike in childhood, illness in college proves hassle not holiday
You know how when you were little, getting sick was kind of like a holiday? People felt bad for you, made you cards and brought… Read more »
Alcohol: The ultimate ingredient for best college experience
I have been drunk since Thursday. I'm completely drunk as I write this. Thank God for spell check and my editor. Without them, the entire… Read more »
Halloween presents 3-day opportunity to be someone, something else
Ah, Halloween. Day of the Dead. All Hallows Eve. Call it what you will, but it's safe to say most of us agree it is… Read more »
Homecoming week disappointing, relatively non-existent
Homecoming. A time to look back, a time to look ahead, and a time to look to the left and look to the right and… Read more »
College without a car enhances creativity, increases appreciation
To drive or to be driven, that is the question. Personally, I've always been a bigger fan of the latter. Maybe it's because I'm a… Read more »
Idea of college Thursday night proves unfulfilling
I've always had a problem with Thursday. For one thing, you don't really know what exactly it is: a weekend or weekday? Is Thursday a… Read more »
Tattoos, piercings becoming more generalized, less serious
Last week, as I sat in my early morning geography lecture, wondering how much coffee it would take to keep me awake through a discussion… Read more »
