Parking lot parties roll on at Castle Court despite ‘ban’
Parties at Castle Court have been banned by managers of the property, but Syracuse University students have continued to gather there to celebrate. Read more »
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SU community should consider feasibility, effectiveness of peer monitoring groups
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses Cayuga’s Watchers, a non-profit student group at Cornell University that is trained to intervene in dangerous social situations, and calls on the Syracuse University community to consider implementing a similar program. Read more »
Syracuse University students fill Chuck's Cafe to watch Syracuse men's basketball Elite Eight game
SU students gathered at Chuck's Cafe on Sunday evening to watch the men's basketball game against Virginia. Read more »
Rogue college Snapchat accounts continue to affect campuses
Earlier this year, Syracusesnap went viral among college students on Snapchat with its drug, money and sex-filled content. This episode is not unique, as many other campuses have faced "rogue" Snapchat accounts as well. Read more »
Syracuse Women of Craft Beer look to redefine beer drinking population
Gloria Rakowsky was working in the beer industry when she realized there was a lack of women going to breweries and bars and talking about beer. To combat this, she started Syracuse Women of Craft Beer. Read more »
Moran: Be conscious of drinking habits while studying abroad
Studying abroad can come with many temptations. Our abroad columnist Claire Moran explains why it's alright to party while in a different country, but within reason. Read more »
Lake Placid Black Tie Chocolate Vanilla Porter smells delicious but tastes bitter
Max Darrow expected the Lake Placid Black Tie Chocolate Vanilla Porter to be a great winter night pick me up but was less than thrilled with the taste. Read more »
Evan Williams is versatile, sweet and affordable bourbon
Instead of shelling out a lot of money for a bottle of Jack Daniels, Max Darrow suggests that you purchase it's cheaper equivalent which tastes just as good. Read more »
Matua Sauvignon Blanc is packed with citrus, tropical flavors
This week our Thirsty Thursday writer decided to shake things up and try out a white wine: Matua Sauvignon Blanc. His conclusion? A sweet wine perfect for the summertime. Read more »
Top 10 Tips: Campus safety
In the hustle and bustle of college life, many students find themselves too distracted to remember their own safety. That's why Pulp created its own list of the top ten ways to keep yourself safe at school. Read more »
Smirnoff Ice smells like candy and can spark a fun drinking game
Thirsty Thursday writer explains how this sugary drink has many flavors and can be used in a drinking game. The bottle is hid and the finder is made to chug the entire drink on their knees. Read more »
New York sees 60 percent decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities 30 years after legal drinking age change
New York state has seen a 60 percent decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities since former Gov. Mario Cuomo raised the state’s drinking age 30 years ago to 21, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. Read more »
Cuomo announces working group to review New York state's alcohol laws
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the creation of a working group to review New York state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control laws. Read more »
Bell’s Best Brown Ale has malty, sweet lingering aftertaste
Check out this week's review of this in-between season beer. Read more »
Committee creates survey assessing issues of violence, alcohol, safety on Syracuse University campus
This extensive survey will assess gender-based violence, alcohol, safety and other issues on the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
Limited-edition Saranac Disruption Nitro brown ale contains rich and bold flavors
Saranac Disruption Nitro has flavor tones of chocolate and coffee. Read more »
2 reasons why going to concerts sober is better
You’ve paid money to see an artist, usually because you enjoy them, right? So you should probably remember it. Read more »
Annual security report reveals decrease in alcohol-related offenses
The number of disciplinary referrals for liquor law violations at SU decreased about 30 percent from 2013 to 2014. SU administrators attribute some of the decrease to university-sponsored programs such as BeWise and Orange After Dark. Read more »
Institute launches platform of alcohol interventions for colleges
A subgroup of the National Institutes of Health announced a platform — CollegeAIM — that provides college staff with a guide of interventions to prevent student drinking and the problems associated with it. Read more »
Thirsty Thursday: Coney Island Hard Root Beer
The beverage that has been making the most waves this summer is hands down hard root beer, with the two titans of the emerging industry being Boston Beer Co.’s Coney Island Hard Root Beer and Small Town Brewery’s Not Your Father’s Root Beer. Read more »
Poll: Do you think buying a fake ID puts you at risk for identity theft?
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to crack down on students using false identification to purchase alcohol. He said buying fake IDs puts students at risk for identity theft. What do you think? Read more »
Cuomo takes stand against fake IDs
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo intends to enact initiatives that will crack down on underage students' use of fake IDs. Read more »
Business as usual: While some students believe police are cracking down on parties, numbers show a consistent trend
In recent weeks, the campus has been in an uproar over an alleged crackdown on parties at Syracuse University. Students believe that because police officers are focused on shutting down parties, it’s taking away from resources for protecting students. But statistics and interviews with the Department of Public Safety and the city police are telling a different story. Read more »
No crime, minimal safety issues occur at annual music festival
Department of Public Safety officers said there were no major security issues and no changes to the amount of security detail present during the sold-out,… Read more »
