Director of Housing retires after 35 years
David Kohr, director of Syracuse University's Housing, Meal Plan and ID Card Services, retired this spring and will not return to The Hill in August.… Read more »
Writer archives: Ben Peskin
Book freaks common perceptions of social concerns
The old adage of avoiding a comparison of apples to oranges goes out the window before even opening this book. As if to set the… Read more »
Column: Insensitive headline a sign of widespread misunderstanding
Sometimes it's worth getting straight to the point to avoid any confusion. So to avoid further complication, I'll get right to it: We messed up… Read more »
Number munchers: Credit choices make or break students' financial future
Ben Stephens has a pretty sweet deal when it comes to building his personal credit score.'My mom uses it,' said the sophomore construction management major.… Read more »
Crush: OSHA
After a semester riddled with minor bruises and some inappropriate touching, The Daily Orange has decided to crush on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.Formed… Read more »
Crush: Break booty
To kick off the new year, this week's crush salutes an old tradition: break booty. Nothing quite makes the holidays complete like spending it with… Read more »
Lack of action turns classic children's book into disappointing kiddie flick
'The Chronicles of Narnia'Directed by: Andrew AdamsonStarring: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Mosely, Anna Popplewell, Tilda SwintonRating: Two out of five starsThere's good reason why… Read more »
Crush: Student Legal Services
Student Legal ServicesDefenders of the meekPerhaps the greatest use of the student activity fee is vested in the office at 760 Ostrom Ave. There, three… Read more »
Show captures traditional holiday stylings
Although not as well known as other Syracuse University traditions, the Hendricks Chapel Choir concert took place last night as it has for years. In… Read more »
MTV reality stars explore depth of military's controversial 'don't ask, don't tell' policy to SU audience
Fifteen minutes before taking the stage, Danny Roberts and Paul Dill, made famous by their controversial relationship on MTV's 'The Real World: New Orleans,' shared… Read more »
Crush: SU Cyberlife
This week we salute the Internet - specifically, a collection of Web sites that will make your life easier, or at the very least easier… Read more »
Crush: Stan 'The Man' Ames
Stan 'The Man' AmesGatekeeper to the SUniverseStudents who drive through campus and pass the southeast gate have met the coolest guy on campus.Stan 'The Man'… Read more »
A-list gossip exposed by D-list contender
Even though she may be on the D-list, Kathy Griffin still knows her audience.'I'm just so fucking happy to be back in a blue state,'… Read more »
Crush: Bird Library copiers
Bird Library CopiersReal xeroxers of geniusSince September, seven new friends have patiently waited on Syracuse University students at E.S. Bird Library. These silent and steadfast… Read more »
The c-word: Media outlets walk a fine line between freedom of speech and offensive content
The controversy facing the Syracuse University community, sparked by 'Over the Hill' and the subsequent cancellation of HillTV, may have broad, overarching and long-term effects.… Read more »
Empire Comedy Festival provides first-class acts of standup comedy, music
Despite a sobering campus climate, University Union Comedy and the Woo Hoo Comedy Hour managed to remind its captivated and packed Jabberwocky audience that it… Read more »
Models raise charity funds, Syracuse's bar of fashion awareness
The word 'educational' best describes my experience at the Ebony Fashion Fair. Twelve models showcasing over 90 designers strutted up and down the runway in… Read more »
Comedy festival prepares for days of laughter, shows
After doing stand-up comedy for about a year now, Ivan Hernandez, co-director of University Union Comedy and a sophomore English and textual studies major, feels… Read more »
Fashion show brings class to city
Syracuse fashionistas should gear up this season for the Ebony Fashion Fair happening tonight at 8 p.m. at OnCenter. The Syracuse chapter of the National… Read more »
Crowe's 'Elizabethtown' nothing to write home about
ElizabethtownStarring: Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst, Susan SarandonDirected by: Cameron Crowe1 out of 5 stars'Elizabethtown' let me down. If love stories are hit or miss, this… Read more »
Students follow human rainbow to Outrage awareness event
Those having a miserable day had their lives brightened up by a human rainbow bridge yesterday in the middle of the Quad.As part of the… Read more »
Night of karaoke riddled with Billy Joel, rhythm
It was a Friday night, and in an hour I was taking the ultimate thrill ride. Well, sorta. As I popped my collar, put on… Read more »
Golf tribute exceeds film expectations, thrill of actual sport
'The Greatest Game Ever Played'Starring: Shia LaBeoufDirector: Bill PaxtonStars: 4 out of 5It finally happened; hell froze over, pigs flew and Hollywood produced a serious… Read more »
LGBT town hall meeting explores community building
As part of its mission to serve the Syracuse University lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community, the LGBT Resource Center called a town meeting-style… Read more »
