‘Beauty and the Beast’ smashes the record books and the tear ducts
I never really cared about “Star Wars,” but watching “The Force Awakens,” you could feel the hype in the air. When the film was over and I discussed it with my “Star Wars” loving friends, I pointed out...
View ArticleThe Beatles, an Irish fiddle and Celtic-Pop: an unplugged Ceili Rain
After a lively St. Patrick’s Day weekend and two shows with his Celtic-pop band, Bob Halligan Jr. got back to Syracuse at 1 a.m. Monday and was in the classroom teaching at Syracuse University Monday...
View ArticleBourque: Chance the Rapper put his money where his mouth is, other artists...
In response to Chance the Rapper’s recent $1 million donation and general advocacy in Chicago, three Hispanic 10th graders from the Windy City’s Lake View High School penned an open letter to Chance....
View ArticleHow the United Kingdom deals with one of the world’s biggest problems
On the train, Londoners can hear security announcements urging them to report any suspicious activity they see and be alert at all times. MI5, the United Kingdom’s counter-intelligence and security...
View ArticleThis is what a post-grad budget looks like. Feel free to copy.
Money is obviously very important. At no point in my high school or college career did I have to take a class that would teach me exactly how important it is, how to properly manage it or how many...
View ArticleThese films made SXSW more than just a music or tech festival
The word “festival” evokes some shudder-inducing images: basic white girls misappropriating Native American culture, EDM, hula-hoopers and heavy Instagram filters. However, there exists a different...
View ArticleRandive: Feeling Nostalgic? Watch the new reboot of childhood classic...
Childhood nostalgia is real, often fueled by “only ‘90s kids remember” Facebook posts. But, that doesn’t fully immerse you in the feeling of being a child again. We’re all kind of childish, but...
View ArticleHow to Interview: tips from someone who has never had an internship
What did I do last summer? Depends on who is asking. If you’re a college student or someone who I want to feel bad for me, I will tell you of the horrid summer spent at the closing sporting goods...
View ArticleSnoop Dogg’s new music video caught Donald Trump’s attention
Last week, rapper Snoop Dogg released a music video for his remix of BADBADNOTGOOD and Kaytranda’s single, “Lavender.” The video was produced directed by Jesse Wellens, better known by his YouTube name...
View ArticleThe United Kingdom will begin leaving the EU on March 29
When the Brexit vote happened, it shocked the United Kingdom, the European Union and the rest of the world, but it was a particularly nasty shock for London. More than half of Londoners voted to...
View ArticleBenjamin: ‘Orange is the New Orange’: Creating the perfect Jim Boeheim film
One of my favorite nicknames for the Syracuse basketball team is “Cardiac ‘Cuse,” as it highlights all of the excitement that comes along with following the team. There have been some incredibly high...
View ArticleApril Fools’ prank ideas that will blow your mind
This Saturday is April 1, which means that it’s almost time for people to say to me, “You’re funny, help me come up with a prank for my significant other/roommate/person I’m flirting with whose...
View ArticleInclusivity in films is something to embrace, not shy away from
This past week, I made the rare and coveted pilgrimage to leave campus and make a beeline for the closest movie theater to see “Beauty and the Beast” — one of the rare films that could capture my $12....
View ArticleJosh Feinblatt met his hero. His name is Kent Syverud.
Chancellor Kent Syverud is my biggest fan. He is. It’s not a joke. I know I’m the humor columnist, but I use that quote as my tagline because it’s true. I would never lie. We forged our relationship...
View ArticleBritish news operates in a distinctive and different way, better than...
The United Kingdom’s extensive news media outlets like BBC are impressive, especially for a journalism student. The BBC is the embodiment of journalism, primarily because it is a publically funded news...
View Article“The Boss Baby” continues Hollywood tradition of celebrities voicing animated...
This weekend, “The Boss Baby” lit up the box office, making around $50 million to dethrone “Beauty and the Beast” as the king of the spring. While this concept — a talking baby who acts like a boss —...
View ArticleBleecker Street finds success in films aimed toward older audience
Movies are a lot like wine. You can buy the cheap, mass-produced stuff and be satisfied for the moment, only to remember nothing later, or do a little more digging for the more quality, curated stuff...
View ArticleHere’s how to play the SU version of Settlers of Catan
Settlers of Catan is currently a best-selling, award-winning strategy board game in which players collect resources to make settlements and earn victory points. If you haven’t heard of it yet, you...
View ArticleNo, I don’t want to sublet your nasty house
Your apartment isn’t that great. I’m going to be blunt. Wherever you’re staying once you move off campus is probably kind of crappy. Strike that, it’s not probably crappy. It’s definitely crappy. Never...
View ArticleHarry Styles’ new song is unexpected
Heartthrob Harry Styles released his debut solo song on Friday, and it’s certainly different from the girly pop music we’re used to hearing from his days in One Direction. Dedicated fans have waited...
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