50 Cent's big screen debut comes off without a bang
'Get Rich or Die Tryin''Starring: Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Joy Bryant, Terrence HowardDirected By: Jim SheridanStars: 2 out of 5When looking at a… Read more »
Writer archives: Dani Moran
Internet Corner: New addition to profile site finally adds the face to Facebook
Internet CornerThe Facebook editionInternet corner is back, and better than ever! You may remember this delightful little snippet from approximately two years ago. We thought… Read more »
Contest creates doggone fun for pooches, owners
The contestants lined up outside of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, their Halloween costumes carefully fitted and with smiles on their faces. And… Read more »
Equine Ballet: Lipizzaner stallions bring a touch of class, hooves of majesty to Oncenter
If you think you haven't seen Dan Aykroyd in a while, you're probably right. He's entirely dropped out of cinema and is now appearing as… Read more »
Would-be Kanye sit-down reveals artist's vain, playfun facets
Throughout my illustrious career, I've interviewed many a celebrity. Pianist Christopher O'Riley tried to get me to go to a bar with him, Talib Qweli… Read more »
SPLICE: Coming attractions
NEW THEATER RELEASESThe Constant GardinerStarring: Ralph Fiennes, Rachel WeiszWhy it's worthy:Based on John le Carr's best-selling novel, Fiennes stars as a haunted widower off on… Read more »
SPLICE: Summer movies
Now that the summer movie season is officially (I think) over, it's time for a recap. Here's a sampling of what I saw this summer,… Read more »
AIDS: The four letter word that kills
Keisha Townsend only has a few friends who are regularly tested for HIV. It's not a case of people being ignorant of the virus' existence,… Read more »
Insert button infuriating during word processing
I will probably make the mistake at least twice while writing this column. It's inevitable. I'll be typing a sentence, decide that I want to… Read more »
Weems questions partnership between SU, city
Though racist jokes abound in American culture, racism itself is rarely seen as humorous to the politically correct. But for Carrie Mae Weems, it's been… Read more »
Day of Silence draws local high schools to support LGBT rights
It wasn't quite 4 p.m., but the crowd gathered in front of Hendricks Chapel had already broken its vow of silence.Colorful college students and distinguished… Read more »
Day of Silence to promote LGBT issues
As they pack their sack lunches and head off to school this morning, Syracuse high schoolers will join a nationwide fight against unfair treatment of… Read more »
Speaker finds racists parallels
Minnie Bruce Pratt would like to be addressed as Minnie Bruce, if you please. Not Minnie. Not Ms. Bruce. Just Minnie Bruce.The slight, gray haired… Read more »
Breaking new ground
Maya Lin is not just an architect. This is one of the first rumors the slight, black-haired woman is quick to dispel about herself and… Read more »
Under the influence
Koren Zailckas is not, and has never been, an alcoholic.This may be a difficult concept to grasp after reading Zailckas' recently-released 'Smashed,' a memoir detailing… Read more »
Boys night out
Aggy Dune is a woman of many hairstyles. From sky-high blond to straight and red, the Rochester drag queen always gets it right - even… Read more »
Students compete in drag prelims
It was like the average, everyday coffee klatch. Three women with ceiling-high hairdos and elbow-length gloves gathered around a table, discussing the day's events; from… Read more »
DLP co-founder strives for more tolerant campus
While most students are bundled safely in their dorms during the long winter months, James Kaechele chooses to occupy his spare time in a very… Read more »
Meal plan
Luke Szczygielski is not satisfied with the food at Shaw Dining Hall. The junior computer art major, who eats at Shaw nearly every day, said… Read more »
Gospel show's vocal power outshines small venue
Though their voices could have easily filled every cavern of Hendricks Chapel, the members of Syracuse University's Black Celestial Choral Ensemble were confined to the… Read more »
'Rabbi Dave' connects with Jewish students in Hillel work
As students gathered to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah on Tuesday night at Darwin's Bar, eating potato latkes, spinning dreidels and talking with their… Read more »
Portrayals ring true in 'Closer'
3.5 out of 5 starsWhile it's been a year steeped in sequels, 2004's had some shining moments of artsy films which don't seem to be… Read more »
Home sweet Hillel
Orthodox Judaism has had a strong influence on Tamar Cohen throughout her entire life. Her entire educational background before she came to Syracuse University was… Read more »
Thanksgiving in London lacks turkey, not cheer
We all make drunken promises. We tell our friends we're going to help them snag a date for next weekend, help them tell their parents… Read more »
