Life & Style

Ladies Arm Wrestling tournament encourages fierce competition (and attitudes) for a good cause
By Jillian D'Onfro
April 15, 2013 - 11:14pm
Several of Syracuse's toughest women bust out the brawn to benefit the Vera House.

Muscles bulged, arms twitched, and attitudes flared at the Metro Lounge on April 12.

SU women get the campus community giggling
By Gabriela Riccardi
April 10, 2013 - 12:20pm
Growing numbers of ladies are joining Syracuse University campus comedy organizations to bring on the laughs.

Last year, Sarah Schuster was holding one of her first writers’ meetings for the The Kumquat, Syracuse University’s satire news network, when she realized something odd.

“I looked around me and realized I was the only girl in the room,” she said. “I was the person in charge, but, being female, I was clearly a minority.”

Game time at Chuck's brought amped up energy (and a few spilled drinks)
By Jillian D'Onfro
April 7, 2013 - 12:05pm
Commentary: Watching the Final Four game at the legendary campus bar creates lasting memories, despite the 'Cuse defeat.

We didn’t have time to let the Jello shots set. 

“Oh my god!” my roommate Susie squealed from her room as my friend Nik tapped the jiggly contents of one of the orange rinds in our fridge skeptically, “The line at Chuck's is already so long!”

Orange After Dark tournament gets SU students to dodge, dip, dive, duck -- and scream
By Liz Gravier
April 3, 2013 - 9:57am
The competitive, contact sport of dodgeball brings spirit to Syracuse University’s Flanagan Gym

With forest green paint streaked across their faces and hot pink and neon green socks pulled up to their knees, student teams filing into Flanagan Gym’s dodgeball tournament looked nothing short of The Average Joes.

Meal Plan Blues: SU overcharges students with certain meal plans
By Joe Infantino
March 30, 2013 - 1:38pm
Crunching the numbers of the different Syracuse University meal plans reveals high prices, less food

A carton of eggs from a Tops supermarket range from 99 cents to $3. A bagel only costs up to $1. And a pound of bacon goes for $3.50.

Compared to those prices, Syracuse University overcharges for its meals—no matter how you slice it. Breakfast -– the cheapest meal of the day –- costs $8.50.

Despite cheap meals offered at stores and restaurants around campus, SU Food Services charges students significantly more money to eat at an on-campus dining hall.

As awareness about gluten sensitivity grows, Syracuse University offers more options
By Leigh Miller
March 22, 2013 - 5:19pm
Carly Shapiro struggled to go "g-free," but found a way to make her diet accommodate her lifestyle

Carly Shapiro felt sick. Again.

She knew she shouldn’t have eaten that bagel, but it had looked so good! Her friends had suggested Bruegger’s for breakfast—what else was she supposed to eat there?

Now, though, the nausea hit with full force. Doubled over in pain, she ran to the bathroom.

Shapiro knew she would have to see the doctor again. She knew he would probably confirm her fears and issue the ultimatum she had dreaded for eight years.

Syracuse Catholic chaplain focuses on unity, peace, and helping students grow
By Fred Omar Imbert
March 18, 2013 - 12:01pm
The Rev. Linus DeSantis brings community-minded spirit to SU.

The Rev. Linus DeSantis, the Catholic chaplain at Syracuse University, doesn't focus on religious affiliation: For the last six years, he has engaged members of the SU community regardless of their religious beliefs.

“I’m open to all members of the University community,” he said.

Freeing Willy: What happens when an orca gets stranded on the ESF quad
By Jillian D'Onfro
March 6, 2013 - 8:33pm
A visiting alum schools students in saving marine mammals.

The orca whale stranded on the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry quad wasn’t moving.

“We’re saving a marine mammal!” Gail Riina, chaplain of the Lutheran Catholic Ministry, called to a group of students walking nearby, “Come learn how!”

A new campus organization helps spread awareness about eating disorders
By Charyse Watson
March 3, 2013 - 2:53pm
Students Helping Acquire, Promote, and Enhance Self-Esteem wants to change the way that college students feel about their bodies.

Colleen Baker couldn’t stop giggling.

Overwhelmed by nervousness and excitement, the senior psychology and communications duel major prepared for the first big event of one of Syracuse University’s newest campus organizations.

Eight must-have apps for a Spring Break road trip
By Melanie Deziel
March 1, 2013 - 2:14pm
If a major vacation isn't in the works this year, use these road trip tips and apps to make this Spring Break the best yet.

When a tropical getaway isn't feasible and a weeklong cruise isn't in the budget, many students opt for a four-wheeled adventure for Spring Break. It's often cheaper than flying, it allows for interesting – if unplanned – detours, and it gives you an excuse to sing car karaoke with your pals for hours on end.