College Headlines

Christmas seems to come around a little earlier

Cardinal Courier, St. John Fisher College, NY

1 day ago by Jake Zane

Ever hear of Nordstrom? Their only stores in New York are downstate, but I'm tempted to go. Why you might ask? Because unlike the retailers everywhere else, they won't be putting out Christmas goods until Black Friday, like all reasonable retailers should and used to do.

The Republicans could use more Snowe this fall

The Daily Orange, Syracuse University, NY

1 day ago by Andrew Swab

As the Democrats ride triumphantly this week after the Thursday announcement of a House health care bill, the Republicans are entangled in a civil war within its own party.

Conservatives within the party are waiting in the wings to crush any bipartisan support for health care.

Commercialization rescues United States from sacrificial Halloween rituals

The Daily Orange, Syracuse University, NY

2 days ago by Lauren Tosignant

Halloween is another classic American pastime. From running door to door collecting candy as children to creating revealing costumes as college students, Halloween provides fun for all ages. Between super-size candy bars, light-up "Beware" signs, overpriced costumes and pumpkin-flavored beer, America successfully commercialized another once religious holiday.

The five rules of smart gambling

The Daily Orange, Syracuse University, NY

2 days ago by Naresh VIssa

Part of the college experience is experiencing situations out of your comfort zone, whether it is taking classes in subjects you are unfamiliar with, or reaching out to someone of a different race, color or sexual orientation than you.

During your four years at Syracuse University, take at least one night and forget the routine frat parties, visits to Armory Square or the Marshall Street bars.