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How to tackle that big 'thing' you have looming on your schedule

You just looked at the syllabus you found at the bottom of your backpack and noticed you have a huge “thing” due in 10 days—humor columnist Patty Terhune walks us through our breakdown. Read More »

October 6, 2016 at 12:07 am


American voters appeared to all have 'prior commitments' during the vice presidential debate

The VP debate didn’t pull in any viewers, even though 10 million people were watching the show right before it. Election Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt found out why. Read More »

October 5, 2016 at 12:01 am


It's October, and that means it's time to get ready for Christmas

It's the beginning of October, which means it's that time of the year again: Christmas. Humor columnist Ian McCourt sticks some chestnuts over a fire and tells us how to start celebrating the right way. Read More »

October 3, 2016 at 10:54 pm


Comparing your 22nd birthday with your 21st

How celebrating your 22nd birthday stacks up against your 21st, as told by humor columnist Ian McCourt. Read More »

September 26, 2016 at 7:49 pm


What you will see at Juice Jam if you make it there

Juice Jam is another excuse for SU students to day drink, but some over-zealous partiers might not make it there. If you need a guided tour, humor columnist Patty Terhune's got you covered. Read More »

September 21, 2016 at 9:29 pm


Things I'm blaming on my horoscope this month

Humor columnist Ian McCourt downloaded greater than or equal to six dating apps and the only matches he has are with the sponsored ads. Blame it on the zodiac. Read More »

September 19, 2016 at 7:43 pm


A Survival Guide for Seeing Adults and Children On Campus

Humor columnist Patty Terhune explains what to do and what not to do when you see adults and kids on campus this weekend. Read More »

September 13, 2016 at 9:19 pm


Confessions of a millennial who is ruining this country

I am a millennial, and I am ruining everything. I’ve been ruining things for a while now. To be honest, it’s kind of my specialty. You name it; I’m trying to ruin it. Read More »

September 12, 2016 at 10:00 pm


Who to draft if everyday life was Fantasy Football

Ever wondered who you would draft onto your fantasy football team in real life? Humor columnist Patty Terhune tells us who would make the cut for her team. Read More »

September 7, 2016 at 9:23 pm


My goals for senior year and also getting out of this quicksand

I want to make like LinkedIn and establish connections with people I can trust and share lifelong memories with. I did not make that connection with national parks guide Richard, who promised he was going to get help and has since left me here to die in this quicksand. Read More »

September 5, 2016 at 10:24 pm


Columnist prepares for the promenade of his dreams

Humor columnist Ian McCourt gushes about how excited he is for Prom and all the fun that comes with a new, expensive brick walkway. Read More »

August 29, 2016 at 9:26 pm


The evolution of people you met on your freshman year floor

Ever wondered where that pothead who lived on your freshman year floor ended up after college? Humor columnist Patty Terhune tells us where your first acquaintances at Syracuse will end up. Read More »

August 23, 2016 at 8:09 pm


McCourt: Brexit. Election 2016. Gun Control. I have opinions on these issues, and I’m right.

Did you hear about this? Humor columnist Ian McCourt did and has strong opinions on it. He believes his opinions are factually correct and the most important opinions. Read More »

July 9, 2016 at 12:11 pm


McCourt: An encyclopedia of sunburns

Humor columnist Ian McCourt has written an encyclopedia of sunburns you may encounter to be published this summer. Here is a brief excerpt of some of the most popular tans and burns. Read More »

June 15, 2016 at 8:50 pm


Cuneo: Life lessons I learned from college

Humor columnist Danny Cuneo reflects on all the many life lessons, or lack thereof, that he learned in his four years at Syracuse, from girls to food to homework. Read More »

May 2, 2016 at 8:35 pm


McCourt: Answers to life's biggest questions

Ever wonder if the hokey-pokey really is what it’s all about? Or who’s a therapist’s therapist? Humor columnist Ian McCourt provides the answers to all of life's biggest questions. Read More »

March 28, 2016 at 11:22 pm


Cuneo: Donald Trump fired me

Long before his presidential candidacy, Donald Trump was starring on the Apprentice and selling steaks at the Sharper Image. And, as humor columnist Danny Cuneo reveals, he also showed up to a few kids' birthday parties. Read More »

March 16, 2016 at 2:40 pm


Cuneo: the 'other' Super Bowl prop bets

From Lady Gaga eating a meat dress to Peyton Manning's red forehead, humor columnist Danny Cuneo proposes some prop bets that are definitely going to happen. Read More »

February 6, 2016 at 11:42 pm


Cuneo: A perfect speech for any wedding

The perfect speech for any wedding this summer. Read More »

August 12, 2015 at 3:26 pm