Writer archives: Rob Howard

Head from the Hill

Her professor said there were no jobs in Syracuse, at least not for illustration majors. But Liz Crosby, a 2004 graduate, wanted to stay. She… Read more »

Senior debunks myths of college

On Monday morning, the father of a prospective student asked me the question every parent asks: What's the one thing you wish you'd known as… Read more »

Neighbors lament spread of violence

As church bells rang through the North Side neighborhood around Jasper Street, Syracuse police cars crept down the driveway of Chiarra Seals' former home. The… Read more »

Sponge spreads gay vibes?

Not long ago, my six-year-old sister and I lounged on the couch in our innocent, suburban home, watching cartoons as she taught me Cat's Cradle… Read more »

Boeheim reacts to Coach P firing

Syracuse head basketball coach Jim Boeheim weighed in on head football coach Paul Pasqualoni's firing Thursday night at his post-game news conference.Though he did not… Read more »

Orange survives scare from Cornell

Syracuse guard Louie McCroskey sank the lay-up, fighting back after a 10-0 Cornell run early in the first half.But all eyes swooped to Gerry McNamara.… Read more »

Counting votes, the right way

The Electoral College worked this time. It looks like the final count in this election will be 286-252, a wide enough margin so that the… Read more »

The art of war

They call her a 'military brat.' Bouncing from base to base, wherever the Navy sent her father, Stacy Pearsall never had a place to call… Read more »

Kickin' it Old School:

The Ninja Turtles made their smashing arcade debut - and their second appearance on the legendary Nintendo Entertainment System - with this delightful side-scroller. Released… Read more »