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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 »

March 29, 2017 at 10:00 pm


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 »

March 26, 2017 at 9:53 pm


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 »

March 22, 2017 at 8:39 pm


Spring Break without the spring

While many of his friends may come back with burns from sitting on a hot sunny beach, humor columnist Josh Feinblatt spent his Spring Break getting windburn from shoveling. Read More »

March 19, 2017 at 8:16 pm



Enjoy that nice weather – it’s only the world attacking us

With so many issues going on in the world, it becomes easy to forget that the world is slowly dying. Humor Columnist Josh Feinblatt is concerned, though. Read More »

March 5, 2017 at 5:18 pm


A Mad Lib email for when you screw up

I am so (adjective describing how bad you feel) for how (adverb) this (responsibility) is. I realize your time is very (adjective kissing up pretending that one person’s time is more valuable than another’s). Read More »

March 1, 2017 at 11:31 pm


How to write a last-minute paper

Writing a paper last minute? Humor Columnist Josh Feinblatt knows what it feels like, because he wrote his column last minute, to show you how to write a paper very late in the game. Read More »

February 26, 2017 at 9:02 pm


The ‘La La Land’ review you've been waiting for

It’s about time humor columnist Patty Terhune fulfilled her destiny as a television, radio and film student and wrote about “La La Land.” Read More »

February 22, 2017 at 7:28 pm


How to show your friend from home around SU

Friends from home seem to be coming up to visit around this time of year, and there’s a lot more to do than sitting in Wendy’s parking lots like at home. It’s time to show them around Syracuse. Read More »

February 19, 2017 at 8:43 pm


Choose your own adventure: Calios

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February 15, 2017 at 7:38 pm


A love letter to Hungry Chuck’s on Valentine’s Day

Humor columnist Patty Terhune writes a last love letter to her beloved bar. Read More »

February 13, 2017 at 11:32 pm


Why Josh Feinblatt doesn't love Valentine's Day

Josh Feinblatt hates Valentine's Day -- even though he has a girlfriend. He'd rather just pay sale price for chocolate the day after Valentine's Day. Read More »

February 13, 2017 at 8:18 pm


A children’s story about what happened to your lost jacket last night

Gather around. Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt wrote a children’s story about what happened to your jacket after you left it at that frat/bar, you child. Read More »

February 5, 2017 at 9:56 pm


Breaking: Kent Syverud sends email addressing own emails

Humor columnist Patty Terhune composes a draft of Chancellor Kent Syverud explaining his usual "Dear Orange Friends" emails. Read More »

February 1, 2017 at 10:07 pm


Freshman tells mom he's fine, but really hates everything

Freshman Wilson Schmitt tells his mom every night about how "okay" he is, but humor columnist Josh Feinblatt caught up with Wilson to hear how his experience first year is really going. Read More »

January 29, 2017 at 8:18 pm


A WebMD guide for the campus cold

It's the middle of winter and that means there has to be a nasty cold circulating through campus. Humor columnist Patty Terhune has it. Read More »

January 25, 2017 at 11:14 pm


What syllabus week really teaches you

Paying attention during syllabus week is hard. There are so many distractions, like catching up on sleep you missed out on during the break, but humor columnist Josh Feinblatt paid attention for you. Read More »

January 22, 2017 at 9:28 pm


Adults, stop asking me how I feel

Humor columnist Patty Terhune has a lot of adults pestering her about college. All these questions have her thinking, especially during her last first week of college. Read More »

January 18, 2017 at 11:58 pm


4 things totally going on at SU that you’re missing

Syracuse Stage may still be showing "Mary Poppins," but humor columnist Josh Feinblatt did some research to see what's really going on at SU while students are away. Read More »

January 5, 2017 at 4:30 pm


Nick Viall's diary: Stop reminding me how washed-up and scummy I am

Humor columnist Patty Terhune follows along with "The Bachelor's" 21st season, becoming The D.O.'s connection into the inner-workings of the bachelor's mind. Read More »

January 5, 2017 at 4:24 pm


Area moms worried Trump presidency will affect daily life

Election humor columnist Josh Feinblatt interviewed area moms to get their perspective on the elections and understand their concerns about Donald Trump as president. Read More »

December 13, 2016 at 2:18 pm


An invitation for an end-of-the-year pool party

It's finally the end of the semester, and humor columnist Ian McCourt celebrates the only way he knows how: by hosting a pool party in the middle of Syracuse winter. Read More »

December 6, 2016 at 10:46 am


For first-years: How to survive a 'Cuse winter

The first snowfall of the year happened while many students were traveling home for Thanksgiving break. Make sure you know how to bundle up before it hits again. Read More »

November 30, 2016 at 8:21 pm