SU, ESF consider smoking bans
There is currently a plan in place to make the Syracuse University campus and SU-owned property in New York state entirely smoke-free by July 2009,… Read more »
Writer archives: Heather Mayer
SU, ESF consider smoking bans
There is currently a plan in place to make the Syracuse University campus and SU-owned property in New York state entirely smoke-free by July 2009,… Read more »
Fact or Myth : Grapefruits burn fat
Grapefruits burn fatMYTHThe notorious fad diet the Grapefruit Diet boasts weight loss by just eating grapefruits or fruit juice within the diet, according to webterrace.com,… Read more »
Health and Nutrition : Cut out the fad: university strives for healthy campus through nutrition programs
Don't eat food late at night. Cut out carbohydrates. Eat grapefruits. All are dieting myths that Syracuse University Food Services aimed to put to rest… Read more »
Internet Corner : RateMyBody.com
There are social networking sites, there are dating sites, and now there is a site to flaunt your body and feel better about yourself. Ratemybody.com… Read more »
Horoscopes
This week our unlicensed astrologers will tell your horoscopes based on your favorite warm-weather apparel.Bathing suitAs 2 p.m. rolls around, you're still drunk. Sipping wine… Read more »
Campus to lace up for cure
Nonprofit organizations commonly use exercise as a way to raise awareness, education and funds to extend research for important causes. This weekend Syracuse University will… Read more »
Bandersnatch : Crowd teaser
The crowd wasn't nearly as excited as it's been in the past for Syracuse University's Ra Ra Riot. The first few groups of people jumped… Read more »
SU grad comes full circle as fitness director
From Maine to Syracuse, to Hawaii, to Colorado and back to Syracuse, Eliza Decker has sculpted bodies across the country, but eventually she returned to… Read more »
Former editor details highs and lows of journalism life
The idea of becoming a journalist became a little heartbreaking after reading Ed Kosner's 'It's News to Me: The Making and Unmaking of an Editor.'… Read more »
Hex : Spring clothing lines...in February
Spring clothing lines...in FebruarySyracuse experienced a warm spell last week - temperatures reached the mid 30s! Though short-lived, the spell prompted clothing stores to put… Read more »
Internet Corner : Salad fingers
While I'm not an avid Internet surfer, sometimes I find a Web site that keeps me entertained, and in this case, awestruck. The Web is… Read more »
Fact or Myth : Mountain Dew lowers sperm count
Mountain Dew lowers sperm countMYTHMmm. The crisp, cold Mountain Dew soda attracts parched youths, yet deters a number of male drinkers. With each sip of… Read more »
BRIDGES displays nude women for eating disorder awareness
Having suffered from an eating disorder throughout high school, Liz Collins came to college with a mission: to get involved with activities that would help… Read more »
Fact or Myth
Coffee stunts growthMYTHThere are reasons children aren't allowed to do many things they desire. One of the most common 'do not's' for children is coffee… Read more »
Rugby club 1st to pair with national foundation
Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, according to breastcancer.org. The Susan G. Komen Foundation, which has affiliates all over the country,… Read more »
Beer shines in annual Super Ad Bowl
The Super Bowl is home to the big money ads. This year had some decent commercials, but compared to past years, the commercial crop was… Read more »
30 seconds of fame
Clad in a brown blazer, black T-shirt and a contestant number pinned on his chest, Gino Bona stood in front of an illustrated stadium, and… Read more »
Fact or Myth
Knuckle cracking results in arthritisMYTH'Crrrrack.' Heads turn when they hear the popping of knuckles, usually followed by an equally irritating comment.'That's going to give you… Read more »
MYTH: The white powder on a chocolate bar means it's spoiled.
Ever open a long-awaited chocolate candy bar only to find it coated in a white powder? Contrary to popular belief, this material, known as bloom,… Read more »
How to drive in the snow
When it was 70 degrees last October, there was talk that the infamous Syracuse winter would shy away for a second year. However, during the… Read more »
Funked Up
The smell of waffles used to draw Mezzanotte Lounge goers from the biting cold into the warm glow of colorful lights and funk music pulsating… Read more »
Fact or Myth: Shaving hair makes it grow back thicker
MYTHAs you stand there holding your triple-bladed razor wondering whether or not to shave your happy trail, you might think the hair will grow back… Read more »
Crush: Ultimate Frisbee
I can't tell you how many times people have laughed when I say I play ultimate Frisbee. It is, in fact, a competitive sport that… Read more »
