How To: Find a subletter
One of the problems with off-campus housing is that most leases go for 12 months, but most tenants in the university area aren't around for… Read more »
Writer archives: Eric Grzymkowski
How to: Winter-proof your house
Sure, you should have taken care of this in November, but since winter lasts a few months longer in Syracuse, there's still time.Captain ObviousSome of… Read more »
How to: Excercise without leaving your dorm room
The excuses for not going to the gym are extensive. It's too crowded, too far away and too disorganized. Whatever helps you sleep at night.… Read more »
How to: Not go to class and still pass
Some classes at SU are indeed worth going to - but not all.If you're OK with the fact that you might not get any gold… Read more »
How to ... get tested for STDs
Flake of SnowSince we were little, many of us have been conditioned to believe that sexually transmitted diseases are so terrifying that we should keep… Read more »
How to: Order a drink in a crowded bar
On prime bar nights, the watering holes near Syracuse University can be chaotic, intimidating places. There are just two things standing between you and alcoholic… Read more »
Blast from the past; Old games still outplay the new
Jason Cataldo can beat the original Super Mario Bros. for his Nintendo Entertainment System in around 10 minutes. Despite his mastery of the A and… Read more »
Pedestrians beware: Death is around the corner
The light turns green and I ease my foot off the brake, only to immediately slam it back down. It is not a squirrel or… Read more »
Speaking out: Unorthodox commencement orators
I log on to the Syracuse University commencement speaker selection website and scratch my head in concentration. Who should I pick? So much is riding… Read more »
Chancellor interviews for dummies
Deep within the dark recesses of a secret underground bunker, several members of the Board of Trustees labor to decide the fate of Syracuse University.… Read more »
How to lose your roommate in less than 10 days
You've finally moved out of your house and into a plush dorm room. No parents, no responsibilities, no rules. Life is sweet. Then one dark… Read more »
Man's faith in CMS dashed by slow response
It's 4 a.m. and time for bed. I put down my used copy of 'Pride and Prejudice' and roll off my couch. Just one thing… Read more »
Madden 2004 tackles the competition
It's a cool summer day in Syracuse and the 49ers are squaring off against the Buffalo Bills in Sadler Hall. The Bills have never succeeded… Read more »
Mysterious swap button baffles user
From Ren and Stimpy to Marvin the Martian, every cartoon character has one tragic, hilarious flaw - the little red button. Despite incessant warnings from… Read more »
When parents come to town, students race to hide evidence of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll
This weekend, swarms of parents will rummage through closets and scour messy dorm rooms. They'll be on high alert, hoping to make up for months… Read more »
Diplomat tells of Ethiopia's history, promising future
Micere Githae Mugo has been known to pass out puzzles of Africa to her students in her African-American Studies classes. She is not at all… Read more »
Fade Away; Students use online messaging to communicate quickly, craft identity
Matt Kanewske leaves his computer and AOL Instant Messenger running almost 24 hours a day. While it seems he's chatting and keeping in touch with… Read more »
Serious Sam battles comical blobs
Sam is just an ordinary guy. He wakes up in the morning, blows up a couple of headless kamikaze foot soldiers and travels through time… Read more »
Recon's missions fun, complex
Parachuting into hostile territory and killing terrorists will always be fun - especially when it's done from the comfort and safety of an easy chair.In… Read more »
Chronicles full of gaming options
Sometimes, change is a good thing.Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is the first game of the popular series to appear on Nintendo Gamecube. In a world… Read more »
Students aim to seduce friends, escape lover's limbo
In the pursuit of love and happiness, some will succeed and walk off together into the sunset. And then there are those stuck in the… Read more »
