Fire destroys second floor of Euclid Ave. Apt.
A house fire tore through the second floor of an apartment on the 700 block of Euclid Ave at 3AM on May 7th.According to fire… Read more »
Writer archives: AJ Chavar
Nightmare
'Prom Night'Starring: Brittany Snow, Johnathon SchaechDirected by: Nelson McCormickRating: 1 starDo not see 'Prom Night.'Seriously, don't see it.This 90-minute 'movie' centers around high school senior… Read more »
Google, YouTube join in on April Fools funny business
April Fool's Day has come and gone, but in its wake are several tech pranks.Here are the top online and offline April Fool's technology pranks… Read more »
Back to the future
Good news, everyone!The cult sci-fi animated series 'Futurama' is back on the air after the FOX network dropped it back in 2003.Well, it's kind of… Read more »
The art of the mixtape and other lost pre-tech items
Cooking meat over an open flame may be old-fashioned, but it tastes a lot better than microwaving it. There's no doubt we've evolved, and now… Read more »
Internet corner : Digg.com
I mention Digg a lot in my weekly column, 'The Any Key,' but I've never really explained what it is. Digg has become a pretty… Read more »
Multi-taskers unite: RSS feeds simplify Internet searches and everyday web browsing
Maybe it's because I'm a product of the 'Internet generation' or the 'iPod generation' or 'Gen Y' or the 'YouTube generation' or whatever trendy generation… Read more »
Making the impossible cell phone possible
Technological capabilities aside, Nokia has dreamed up what could be one of the most original creations of our time. Think about a cell phone that… Read more »
Online media options outweigh loss of HD-DVD
Throughout history, mankind has had to make tough decisions. Good vs. Evil. Civilization vs. Anarchy. Betamax vs. VHS. DVD vs. Laserdisc. Blu-Ray vs. HD-DVD.Well, now… Read more »
Wanted: Single, nerdy female
Valentine's Day is tomorrow and I, much like many other nerds, likely will spend the evening alone on my computer. Instead of caressing a woman… Read more »
Videophilla growing into latest tree killer
If you're reading this column online right now, you probably don't care about the environment.At least The National Academy of Sciences thinks so. The academy… Read more »
Syracuse snow provides lifelong benefits
'What doesn't kill us makes us stronger.' This quote is originally credited to the powerful philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, but I like to think it came… Read more »
Excessive tuition needs reassessment
'Money first, students last.' That is what the April 1993 issue of The Alternative Orange called the three-day protest over a tuition boost. After an… Read more »
Letters to the editor: Lacking taste for beer
I'm writing in response to Chris Curran's Thirsty Thursday review of a beer that, as many would agree, is a staple of local and not-so… Read more »
Facebook folly and naivety lead to Internet stalking
We all have one. Let's face it, who doesn't? A Facebook profile, about as common as Keystone Light here at Syracuse University, has become a… Read more »
Participation in Greek life yields lasting friendships
Chances are as rush week approaches, you already know if you are going to join a greek organization. But this column is for those people… Read more »
Studying abroad provides new perspectives on living in America
I'm back! (Cue National Anthem)Despite the less-than-glamorous weather that reminds me constantly of the more temperate climate I left behind, it's great to be home.… Read more »
Fight classroom boredom with these online games
The nice thing about bringing a laptop to class is it lets you stay organized. It lets you keep digital copies of notes, look up… Read more »
Beer Bytes
Brooklyn Brown Ale (Alcohol Content 5.6 percent) Brooklyn Brewery, New York, New YorkApprox.: $8.49 for six pack3 of 4 MugsBrooklyn Brown Ale is a splendid,… Read more »
AJ's Duck
And so it has come to this. My duck. I guess it's time to come clean to my mom: I knew my grades would drop… Read more »
Wii 2.0 and four other future tech updates
The 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) wrapped up last week, showcasing the cutting edge of emerging technology. Some products and softwares will never move… Read more »
Tech world buzzing with drama, controversy
The technology industry has been abuzz in the past week with drama, controversy and some long-awaited announcements. Here's latest important tech news blurbs you should… Read more »
Tech updates vital for Newhouse
A few weeks ago, I had the best and most productive class of my life.I take a photography class in the S.I. Newhouse School of… Read more »
FreeRice.com game increases vocabulary and simultaneously donates rice to U.N.
Permeate. Stolidity. Manse. Churl. If you know what those words mean, you could be helping the United Nations end world hunger.No, they're not on some… Read more »
