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Tokyo Police Club show worth a little inclimate weather
By Nathan Mattise
March 7, 2011 - 12:56pm
Review: Fans brave winter's elements to catch the Canadian indie rockers' intimate show at Buffalo's Soundlab.

How far would you travel in one night for a band? What about 300-plus miles, more than six hours of driving and an infinite amount of snowflakes to navigate? You could repeat the band’s first album 12 times in that span, but that pace and intensity is part of the Tokyo Police Club appeal, making a road trip like that worthwhile.  

Lady Gaga's wild "Monster Ball" thrills Buffalo fans
By Jillian Anthony
March 5, 2011 - 7:47pm
Fans from all over New York experience Lady Gaga give one of her unforgettable "Monster Ball" tour performances.

A teenager casually took his seat before the Lady Gaga show, wearing a long-sleeve, button-up plaid shirt. He looked like any other high school boy.

Then he took off his shirt. Beneath the average plaid was a see-through, fishnet top covering his entire upper body. Around his waist hung circles of yellow caution tape. Underneath his nonchalant exterior was one of Lady Gaga's “little monsters” in disguise.

Number One: Syracuse defeats Virginia in battle of top teams
By David F. Baer
March 4, 2011 - 11:57pm
Syracuse and Virginia met Saturday in a battle of co-No. 1 teams. The Orange defeated the Cavaliers 12-10 to remain undefeated and cement themselves atop the standings.

Jovan Miller drove to the cage and drew three unnecessary roughness penalties with 57 seconds remaining in the game. Virginia was never going to give in to Syracuse, despite trailing by two goals.

Protesters disrupt conservative pundit's lecture
By Rebecca Shabad
March 4, 2011 - 12:30am
About 25 students demonstrate outside of Maxwell School where Michelle Malkin spoke about the political left blaming the right for terror attempts, mass shootings and more.

A small but vocal group of students rallied against controversial political commentator Michelle Malkin’s Thursday talk at Syracuse University.

Since the release of her book, "The Case for Racial Profiling in World War II and the War on Terror", Malkin has emerged as a leading conservative blogger, best-selling author and regular guest on Fox News Channel.  

Do you know where your food comes from?
By Noelia de la Cruz
March 1, 2011 - 7:13pm
Investigative journalist Eric Schlosser takes a hard look at the fast food industry in America and how it affects society.

Eric Schlosser demands social justice from an industry that he says has largely damaged aspects of American lifestyle.

“An enormous industrial food system has arisen in America that treats animals, and people and the land as though they are completely disposable,” he told the audience at Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University. 

Ghost hunters: Very superstitious
By Leah Rankin
February 7, 2011 - 4:05pm
Members from Scientific Paranormal explore Syracuse's spooky haunts for evidence from beyond the grave.

Halloween was three months ago, but ghosts whisper and hooded figures lurk in the shadows year-round for the Syracuse Scientific Paranormal team.

Without him
By Mackenzie Reiss
February 4, 2011 - 6:26pm
A SU photojournalism senior shares the heartache, rage and raw emotions that have enveloped her past two years since her 18-year-old brother died.

I had my brother, Lucas Robert Reiss, for 18 years, five months and four days. I lost him on January 9, 2009, at 2:10 p.m. to a negligent truck driver on Ortega Highway.

That Friday afternoon one impatient trucker crossed the double-yellow line in an attempt to pass slower traffic, running my brother on his motorcycle off the road and into the guardrail. Fleeting peace could be found in the consolation that the end was quick; that he was doing what he loved most -- accelerating down the highway on his 2007 Suzuki DR-Z 400 SM.

Orange snag 27 on National Signing Day
By Timothy R. Olsen
February 2, 2011 - 11:50pm
Syracuse announced the addition of 27 student-athletes Wednesday, as most recruits announced their commitments on National Signing Day.

Punxsutawney Phil saw more than just his shadow Wednesday. He also saw the future of SU football, as Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone announced the addition of 27 new recruits on National Signing Day.

Eleven of those recruits are New York natives, a statistic that Marrone was happy with as he tries to get Syracuse back into traditional recruiting areas.

A day out of the Orange
By Margaret Amisano
February 1, 2011 - 2:56pm
Looking for an escape from 'Cuse for the day? Cortland, Oswego, and Skaneateles are only 30 miles away and filled with exciting things to do and explore.