Leaving scars: SU Drama's talented cast of 'Violet' hindered by imperfect script
Seconds after the lights come up onstage and the band begins to play, it is evident the musical “Violet” requires standout voices to tackle the… Read more »
Writer archives: Kristin Ross
APPreciation: Urban Dictionary
Unless you are a child prodigy studying for the national spelling bee, memorizing the entire English language is seriously impossible. For those times that deem… Read more »
Social symbolism: Students join in national social media movement, turn to Facebook to show support of marriage equality
The latest social media trend is causing the nation to see red — literally. On March 26, the day the U.S. Supreme Court hearings on… Read more »
Q&A: Yenny Shim, Biomimicry Challenge
Students participated in the second-ever Biomimicry Challenge last weekend, held at the Center of Excellence in downtown Syracuse. The two-day event, sponsored by Herman-Miller, was… Read more »
APPreciation: 30/30
Fun-sucker alert: Midterm week is approaching. Scary, but true. If you have trouble balancing time between studying for finance and Facebook-stalking your ex, midterm week… Read more »
Q&A with Michael Kuhn: 'Sweeney Todd' star, SU alumnus
For recent college graduates, finding work is not an easy task, especially for those in the music business. But Michael Kuhn, Syracuse University alumnus with… Read more »
Hungry for more: Syracuse Opera delivers tasteful performance of 'Sweeney Todd'
Actors ran down the aisles of the John H. Mulroy Civic Center theater toward the stage, making small talk with audience members as they passed,… Read more »
Syracuse Opera brings Sweeney Todd to Carrier Theater on Feb. 8
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is coming to Syracuse. And he sings. Syracuse Opera continues its 2012-13 season with its first performance this calendar… Read more »
APPreciation: Pocket Pup woos dog lovers young, old
Even though “Puppy Bowl Sunday” is over, don’t worry dog lovers: There’s an app for you. Pocket Pup is similar to the beloved Giga Pets… Read more »
Brave new world: Professor displays drone, encourages students to explore controversial future
The flying object was placed on a table stacked with fliers in front of an auditorium of onlookers. The object began to buzz, spinning its… Read more »
Truth be told: Journalist Mark Obbie chronicles events leading 2006 SU student to commit murder
When Tim Ginocchetti was in seventh grade, he made local headlines for achieving a mathematical feat his teacher thought was impossible. When he entered his… Read more »
First of kin: Syracuse students share stories on being only member of family to graduate thus far
Ever since she was born, Bonnie Kong was expected to be a college graduate. The diploma she will receive as she walks across the stage… Read more »
Foot forward: Couture Dolls strut in stilettos in second dance showcase, fuse eclectic dance styles
Minutes before they were to go onstage, the Couture Dolls blotted pink lipstick, hair-sprayed loose curls into place and made some last-minute changes to their… Read more »
With purpose: Fraternity celebrates 80th birthday through bonding, community service
When Brian McLane attended Syracuse University as the sole student on campus restricted to a wheelchair, his friends carried him up and down flights of… Read more »
With purpose: Fraternity celebrates 80th birthday through bonding, community service
When Brian McLane attended Syracuse University as the sole student on campus restricted to a wheelchair, his friends carried him up and down flights of… Read more »
Extra, extra: SU student dishes on experience acting in scene for indie film
Editor's Note: For this story, Asst. Copy Editor Kristin Ross reflects on her enlightening experience on the set of indie film "Adult World." It all… Read more »
Q&A with 315 jewelry collection founder, SU alumna Carla Fischer
Giving back to Syracuse University is one of Carla Fischer's lifelong goals. The alumna runs an online-based jewelry business from her Connecticut home, and… Read more »
Recipe Box : Game Time Guacamole and Quarterback Queso
Football fans and commercial lovers alike will need something to chew on besides their fingernails while watching Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. Here are two… Read more »
Teachers' pet: Professors open offices, hearts to furry four-legged friends
When students leave for college, their pets are among the things they might miss. So when they see a dog frisking across campus, these students… Read more »
David Guetta documentary screening offers sneak peek into the man behind the music
The electronic beats of world-famous DJ David Guetta will blast from the speakers on Syracuse University's campus. Only this time, it will come from… Read more »
Author answers questions about memoir on Armenian Genocide
One morning, Bruce Smith said he spotted a student simultaneously working out on an elliptical machine in the gym and reading 'Black Dog of Fate,'… Read more »
Author to detail grandmother's hardships during Armenian Genocide
Author Peter Balakian will retell the past hardships his grandmother faced during the Armenian Genocide with Syracuse University students Wednesday. Read more »
Author answers student questions, explains poetry
Iain Haley Pollock stands at the front of Gifford Auditorium behind a podium, staring out at his audience. Students queue the aisles behind microphones, ready… Read more »
