SNL will create actual ads for TV
“Saturday Night Live” makes better ad parodies than Pepsi makes ads. TV columnist Malvika Randive weighs in on why SNL making actual ads could be very interesting for the future of TV. Read more »
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London’s best qualities show during response to tragedy
Abroad columnist Saniya More discusses London’s response to the Westminster attack and how it’s a testament to the city’s strength. Read more »
'Going in Style' serves as a reminder that older people watch movies too
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin breaks down Zach Braff’s latest film “Going in Style,” and why the 50+ audience might be more valuable than you think. Read more »
Harry Styles’ new song is unexpected
The former One Direction star made his solo debut with “Sign of the Times,” which is being compared to classic rock’s greatest icons. Read more »
No, I don’t want to sublet your crummy house
Humor Columnist Josh Feinblatt doesn’t need a place to live, so he isn’t going to sublet your apartment, and he’s pretty sure nobody else is either. Now, please stop aggressively pushing for it on Facebook. Read more »
Here’s how to play the SU version of Settlers of Catan
The first player to acquire 10 graduation points wins the game and gets a job as Lord of Campus. It’s an unpaid job with no benefits, but why would recent grads need anything more? Read more »
Bleecker Street finds success in films aimed toward older audience
The young indie distributor is leaving low-quality films for other companies, while giving audiences high-class titles. Read more »
The significance of artists taking years-long breaks between album releases
The process of putting out an album is exhausting to say the least, and columnist Jenny Bourque explores this trend from the past and present. Read more »
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ led the cause for women leads in TV shows, warrants return
Women in TV are suffering, which is why columnist Malvika Randive wants strong, female-led shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” to return. Read more »
'The Boss Baby' continues Hollywood tradition of celebrities voicing animated characters
Due to the success of Alec Baldwin’s performance in “The Boss Baby,” movie columnist Erik Benjamin looks at the most iconic animated performances of all time. Read more »
British news operates in a distinctive and different way, better than American news
Abroad columnist Saniya More writes of how American and British news streams differ, yet face similar challenges, in the 21st century. Read more »
Josh Feinblatt met his hero. His name is Kent Syverud.
Humor Columnist Josh Feinblatt has an on again off again best friendship with Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud. He was recently invited over for a playdate, here’s how that went. Read more »
Netflix’s '13 Reasons Why' is the new teen drama that you need in your life
TV columnist Malvika Randive loves teen dramas. “13 Reasons Why” is the new show she promises will revolutionize the genre forever. Read more »
Inclusivity in films is something to embrace, not shy away from
“Beauty and the Beast” and “Power Rangers” both include gay characters, showing Hollywood isn’t letting its financial greed get in the way of inclusivity. Read more »
April Fools’ prank ideas that will blow your mind
Humor columnist Patty Terhune is not the hero that you want, but she’s the hero that The D.O. hired this semester. Read more »
Bourque: ‘OK Computer’ revived the idea of the concept album, defied expectations in popular music
Columnist Jenny Bourque reflects on significance of Radiohead’s album “OK Computer” as it turns 20 this year. Read more »
Benjamin: ‘Orange is the New Orange’: Creating the perfect Jim Boeheim film
In all the excitement of Syracuse Basketball, columnist Erik Benjamin creates his dream movie of Jim Boeheim’s life, from finding the writer and director to casting the perfect actors. Read more »
The United Kingdom will begin leaving the EU on March 29
In the end, the only thing the Britons can do about Brexit is accept the changes and continue their lives, writes abroad columnist Saniya More. Read more »
Chung: Snoop Dogg’s new music video caught Donald Trump’s attention
Music Columnist Christine Chung questions the President’s response to Snoop Dogg’s latest music video for “Lavender.” Read more »
Feinblatt: How to Interview: tips from someone who has never had an internship
Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt hasn't had the best luck with internship interviews. That's why he's teaching you how to nail them. Learn from his lessons — or mistakes. Read more »
Randive: Feeling Nostalgic? Watch the new reboot of childhood classic ‘Samurai Jack’
Cartoon Network knows what childhood nostalgia feels like, and to tackle this they have rebooted “Samurai Jack”. TV columnist Malvika Randive thanks them for it. Read more »
Stuecklen: These 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… Read more »
This is what a post-grad budget looks like. Feel free to copy.
Keeping track of your finances after college is mighty important, and these tips will help you map out your spending. Read more »
Taking Back Sunday is coming to central New York. Here are 3 things to know about them.
The Long Island band Taking Back Sunday, will play at the Saranac Brewery on August 18. Their music is described as melodic hardcore. Read more »
