Gunn gathers minds for earthly discussion
By Erin Carson
October 27, 2011 - 1:07am
NPR personality Moira Gunn hosts a panel to gauge political, media influences on the Earth.

During Wednesday night’s “State of the Earth” panel hosted by NPR’s Dr. Moira Gunn, it was clear the point the panelists were driving home: A failure to communicate. They agreed there is an increasing need for communication within the scientific community and beyond.

Communication among academic disciplines, between scientists and the public, and between scientists and the media were all subsets in the discussion surrounding the current state of the Earth and how to handle discourse.

The Entrepreneurs: Syracuse considered a hotbed for innovation
By Jacqui Kenyon
October 25, 2011 - 1:11am
Syracuse University emerges as leader in student entrepreneurship thanks to a thriving club, donations from outside organizations and personal drive.

You need to get to SU’s weekly Entrepreneurship Club meetings early. Meetings begin at 7:15 p.m., but by 7:00, groups of students flood into every chair and table. The full house buzzes with conversation.

With nearly 400 members, it is the largest club on campus.

Dos and Don'ts: Where to bring your parents on Family Weekend
By Eric Vilas-Boas
October 20, 2011 - 5:16pm
Here are some of the best places to visit/avoid when your parents are in town for Family Weekend.

Places to Go

Varsity Pizza, 802 S. Crouse Ave.

From its $2 buffalo chicken slices to its communal seating, Varsity’s hard not to love for a broke college student with a pizza tooth. Not intimate, expensive or pretentious, Varsity’s the joint to hit post-game—whether we win or lose. And you’ll love it.

 

Demetri Martin strums out jokes for SU
By Drew Roberts
October 13, 2011 - 2:22pm
Review: The stand-up comedian filled Goldstein Auditorium with laughter at his uncommon, but clever, comedic style.