Abroad : Basketball in China marked by sportsmanship, style rather than winning, rules
A sweaty player dribbles, passes the ball to his left hand and then dribbles past his defender. His sneakers are worn after years of playing,… Read more »
Writer archives: Andrew Swab
Abroad : Chinese tourism boom provides rural population with new pastime: tourist watching
At the foot of the Songshan Mountains in central China, tucked in a river valley, lies the Shaolin Temple. It's been a center for Buddhist… Read more »
Abroad : Arduous train ride provides glimpse of population density, adventure in China
There I was, smack in the middle of an elderly lady burping up her dinner of noodles and yogurt and a rather large man sitting… Read more »
Abroad : Getting bike stolen passes student from visitor to true Beijing resident
Many Americans wake up in the morning, have their cup of coffee, get dressed and expect to find their car parked in the garage. Most… Read more »
Abroad : Break from glitz of urban China reveals widespread poverty in rural life
Most postcards from China will show off the razzle-dazzle Shanghai skyscrapers or the imperial majesty of Beijing. Westerners walk these streets and marvel at China's… Read more »
Abroad : Though visitors may spend Chinese New Year partying, locals celebrate with family
Explosions echo through the streets, the night sky bursts with bright lights, and few people are found outside. This is Beijing on Chinese New Year… Read more »
Abroad : Beijing guarantees great party scene despite stereotypes about studious college life
When I first told my friends I was studying abroad this semester, they immediately assumed I would go to a European city, learn more about… Read more »
South Korean students at SU unshaken by latest attacks
Joseph Juhn's parents remained calm when North Korea bombed an island 60 miles off the coast of South Korea, even though they live in South… Read more »
NYPIRG study to look into potentially phasing out water bottles
A study beginning Thursday will look into potentially banning or phasing out water bottles on the Syracuse University campus. 'This is a study. It's not… Read more »
Israeli exchange students debate US intervention in Israeli-Palestinian relations
Dana Schwarzberg came to experience the real America, not the one from reality television reruns in her home country. For the past two weeks, she… Read more »
SU Abroad to open center in Istanbul in spring 2011
Erika Wilkens-Sozen was studying for her master's degree at Syracuse University when she met a young man from Turkey. The two eventually decided to take… Read more »
Tragedies of Pakistan flooding felt by SU students
As water from the Indus River flooded Pakistan in the beginning of August, one of Imran Khalid's friends had gone hiking and found himself… Read more »
Tragedies of Pakistan flooding felt by SU students
As water from the Indus River flooded Pakistan in the beginning of August, one of Imran Khalid's friends had gone hiking and found himself stranded… Read more »
Teach for America: Program to offer degree in teaching
The New York State Board of Regents unanimously voted April 20 to approve a pilot program allowing non-university institutions, such as Teach for America, to… Read more »
Students compete in Verbal Blend's 'Take the Mic' poetry slam
IF YOU GOWhat: ‘Take the Mic' poetry slamWhere: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference CenterWhen: Today, 7:30 p.m.How much: FreeGiles Li, a nationally known poet… Read more »
Beyond the Hill: Georgia Catholic college ends semester month early due to budget shortfall
Campus community members at Southern Catholic College in Georgia gathered for an announcement April 12, from which they learned they would be starting summer a… Read more »
SUpercard account depletion creates moral dilemmas for some students
Some students at Syracuse University face a dilemma near the end of spring semester. It's not finals. And it's not finding a summer job, either.… Read more »
Bernice M. Wright Child Development Laboratory School
University addresses concerns about child care options
The subsidy for Syracuse University's child care center has been increased in response to graduate student and faculty concerns about the accessibility of university day… Read more »
NCAA Tournament brings fans to campus, increases hotel business
Three-pointers, fast breaks and upset games have attracted fans across the country to come to Syracuse University this week to watch the East Regional games… Read more »
Bandersnatch Music Series announces special guest for Miike Snow
University Union announced Tuesday that Theophilus London will be the new special guest for the Bandersnatch Music Series' Miike Snow concert.London is a Brooklyn-based artist who… Read more »
Missing the beat: DanceWorks Showcase pleases audience with pop despite it being rock theme
The bright stage lights began to dim. The scene was set. The audience looked upon the huddled shadows of figures in squat chairs with books… Read more »
Missing the beat: DanceWorks Showcase pleases audience with pop despite it being rock theme
The bright stage lights began to dim. The scene was set. The audience looked upon the huddled shadows of figures in squat chairs with books… Read more »
Professor creates local newspaper
Although newspapers across the country are struggling to stay afloat or shutting down production all together, the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications is starting… Read more »
Runners find motivation to brave cold conditions
The wind howls, the snow begins to fall and the temperature drops. Cold weather in Upstate New York this time of year can make the… Read more »
