Nostalgia Nook : Skip-It
1990sFor some, they resulted in broken ankles, legs, wrists. For others, the glittery, metallic, neon-colored or stickered Skip-Its were the best way to spend several… Read more »
Writer archives: Melanie Hicken
Clip of the Week : La Blogotheque
It all starts with Zach Condon counting down the beats to a track from his 2007 album 'The Flying Cup.' An accordion comes in, humming… Read more »
House party
The housing reservation process has begun. Running through April 15 at 5 p.m., the online registration is four-week process that determines with whom and where… Read more »
Clip of the week : Que Hora Es?
Clip of the week'Que Hora Es?'Only (about) a month until Cinco de Mayo, baby! For those who remember about 12 words in Spanish, this is… Read more »
The science guy
Bill Nye wants us to prevent a 390-meter wide asteroid from destroying Earth in 2036. The asteroid Apophis, named for an ancient Egyptian demon that… Read more »
Cantor breaks down 'Scholarship in Action'
The words 'Scholarship in Action: Insights, Incite, Change,' have been seen on posters throughout the Syracuse University campus, the SU website and even promotional lanyards… Read more »
Crush : Airport signs
For those of us who do not live within a reasonable driving range of Syracuse (and therefore blessed to traverse through the local airport), we… Read more »
Riotous reunion
The lead vocalist of Ra Ra Riot Wesley Miles wrapped his arms around bassist Mathieu Santos in the middle of a song Tuesday night -… Read more »
Comedic chords
Stephen Lynch was less than overwhelmed with the Syracuse University mascot Monday night. 'The Orange? Really?' the comedian said, swiveling atop a stool on the… Read more »
Episode of the week : 'Lost'
(Warning: Spoiler Alert for those who have not kept up with season four of 'Lost')At last some clarification has come for avid viewers of ABC's… Read more »
Clip of the week : Powerthirst
Sound the alarm - this is one intense clip. One might say it's as intense as an electrical storm. A parody of both overly zealous… Read more »
Listings
Black Box Theater at Syracuse Stage, today through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m., free but must make reservations by… Read more »
Inside man
The pause must have lasted only a few seconds, but Spike Lee could not formulate the words to describe what had happened. How in the… Read more »
Fight to assemble: David Ifshin's life-long battle for reform started in the Vietnam era at SU. Today, Newhouse honors the late leader of 1970 student protests
They walked in quickly and quietly, before most of the university administration staff had arrived. The small group of students chained the doors to Tolley… Read more »
Comedian Stephen Lynch coming to SU in early March
If you go:What: Stephen LynchWhen: Monday, March 3 at 8 p.m.Where: Goldstein AuditoriumHow Much: $5 for students, $10 for faculty and staff, $20 for the… Read more »
Southern Hospitality
Listening to Matt Wertz's single 'Carolina' will take on a whole new meaning for those in attendance at Tuesday night's concert. He let the crowd… Read more »
Animal expert shares wild life
Jack Hanna flew halfway around the world to spend one hour with his family and 14 mountain gorillas. This was depicted in one of four… Read more »
Commercial appeal
There aren't that many people who like - nay love - a cappella groups. Still stuck on the image of these groups to be a… Read more »
Nostalgia nook : Surge
SURGEIts logo looked dangerous enough to scare the dog-collar-wearing sixth graders, and its kick got even the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' crowd off the sofa. It… Read more »
It's business time
He was 38 and sleeping in a client's basement. Donny Deutsch had been told to bond with the new Canadian head of IKEA, and there… Read more »
Jack Hanna swings into SU
He's been to Africa 50 times. Today, he comes to Syracuse. 'Jungle Jack' Hanna will appear on the Goldstein Auditorium stage tonight at 7 p.m.… Read more »
CNBC's Deutsch to discuss career successes
Donny Deutsch spent last night in Manhattan with Donald Trump. It was a 'Celebrity Apprentice' party, hosted by both Kodak - a sponsor of the… Read more »
Clip of the week : The Toronto Star's 'Airsick'
The Toronto Star's 'Airsick'The first time I saw 'Airsick' I couldn't breathe. And maybe, yes, it is because the air quality of our world is… Read more »
Animal expert Hanna coming to Syracuse
If you go:What: Jack HannaWhen: Feb. 11, 7-9 p.m.Where: Goldstein AuditoriumHow much: $5 with student IDJack Hanna has done it all. He's explored the seven… Read more »
