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	Hurricane Sandy strikes By Laura Cabral November 13, 2012 - 5:00pm On October 22, 2012, the U.S. was hit with pounding rain and heavy winds, as Hurricane Sandy made her way through the region. Luckily, the Syracuse area did not get slammed as expected, and it definitely fared better than friends down south in New York and New Jersey. Students received an emailed announcing that all classes Monday after 1:40 p.m. through Tuesday were cancelled. Just like the entire U.S., Syracuse prepared for the worst. Tops, the local supermarket, was full of students and residents buying supplies for the hurricane, going into survival mode. Hurricane Sandy changed its course and reached farther south and west, sparing SU from the rain and high winds predicted by the National Weather Service, classes resumed on October 31....
	‘The Walking Dead’ Takes Over TV By Bailey Garno October 28, 2012 - 1:00am This summer I plopped myself down in front of the television and watched a full marathon of AMC’s drama, The Walking Dead. Forty-eight hours later, I had watched every episode of seasons 1 and 2, and I was hooked. If you haven’t heard of the show, you’re probably living under a rock. But if you’re certain that you’re not living under a rock, here’s what you have to know about one of the most-watched television series. READ MORE
	With Cantor Out, Who's In? By Charlotte Lipman October 27, 2012 - 3:40pm In skimming the very dense and verbose email received last Friday from Chancellor Nancy Cantor, some Syracuse students missed the overall gist of the message. Somewhere in the second paragraph, Cantor announced that after ten years of service as Chancellor of Syracuse University, she plans to step down from the position when her contract ends in June 2014. Apparently the news was not too shocking to administrators and faculty who predicted Cantor’s exit after the $1 billion fundraising goal was reached. While some reacted to the news positively there have been some unfailing Chancy Nancy loyalists lauding a job well done. Thoughts about Cantor aside, all those connected with the school are eagerly throwing names into the ring as possible replacements....
	Need Shoes? Love Shoes? Win Shoes. By VC October 25, 2012 - 1:02am The days of staring into your closet, disheartened and down by your lack of fabulous footwear, are over. Walk into your internship rocking sleek and sophisticated pumps, turning heads like dominos. Strut down the sidewalk in your new fall boots that may or may not stop traffic. Vince Camuto loves their fans and knows their fans love, and often need, shoes. Enter, the Shoes for a Year contest. Vince Camuto is offering fans the chance to win shoes for a year. Five lucky girls will win 12 free pairs of shoes from Vince Camuto, one for each month. Another five lucky girls will win four free pairs of shoes from Vince Camuto, one for each season. READ MORE
	Race Against the Clock: Election 2012 By Charlotte Lipman October 17, 2012 - 10:00am Weeks before the presidential election, combative politicos will not stop pointing their fingers at each other. As tensions soar and tempers flare (how dare they preempt Modern Family for a debate), I for one will be excited once the ballots have been processed. The upcoming election is the first in which many people my age will have the opportunity to vote for a new president. No American should take this privelege for granted, and it is humbling to finally be in an age bracket that affords me this right. With my birthday in February, I missed the eligibility to vote in the 2008 Presidential election by a mere four months (shout out to my friend Hillary who frustratingly missed it by four days)....
	Midterm Survival Guide By Charyse Watson October 16, 2012 - 10:00am It’s that time already-- midterm week is here(cue horror movie scream). For freshman, these may be your first major college exams, but now isn't the time to get hysterical. If you have already taken a smaller test or quiz in the class, you know the type of answers your professor looks for and how he or she grades, which can be really helpful. But even if you haven’t had any other tests since you’ve been in college, you have taken tests before. Look back on your study habits, and note what has and has not worked for you. Everyone studies differently--what may work for your roomie, may not work for you. So we’ve got you covered, here are some helpful tips for studying and preparing for midterms. READ MORE...
	Carmelo Anthony to Leade Knicks to Victory By Melissa Bronson-Tramel October 15, 2012 - 8:00pm Carmelo Anthony returns to his alma mater with the New York Knicks Oct. 22 to face the Philadelphia 76ers in the Carrier Dome. The Knicks played its first game of the season Thursday Oct. 11, against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center. Winning 108-101, the Knicks had a solid offensive performance from forward, Steve Novak. While it’s a bit early for analysis, the 48 minutes of play revealed some flaws the Knicks left with after losing to the Miami Heat in the playoffs (4-1). Head coach Mike Woodson is still toying with player compatibility with the absence of Jeremy Lin. Lin did not play in the playoffs and was traded to the Houston Rockets in the 2012 offseason. READ MORE ...
	Fall TV Series Premieres and Returns By Laura Cabral October 15, 2012 - 1:52pm Fall season has started, and we all know what that means! Brand new TV series and seasons are coming our way, while some will say their final goodbyes. This is the last season that we will hear the famous "xoxo gossip girl’’ line--only nine episodes remain before the Gossip Girl series ends. Last season, the infamous Serena van der Woodsen had supposedly died, but we discover during last’s week episode that she is more alive than ever, and even has a new man in her life. READ MORE
	Quality and Affordability Made Possible With Category 5 By Bailey Garno October 13, 2012 - 5:31pm As students in college, we can all admit to being eager to know what will happen to us upon graduation and how we’ll get our foot in the door in the professional world. But Nate Shron, a senior Business major at the Whitman School of Management here at Syracuse University, has already started just that. I had the opportunity to sit down with Nate and discuss the up-and-coming Category 5 Company that has introduced customizable boat shoes to campuses across the country. READ MORE
	University Union screens movies -- for free! By Taylor Grant October 8, 2012 - 12:00pm SU’s University Union is best known for it’s big-name concerts like Juice Jam and Block Party, but the organization works to schedule more frequent events to keep students entertained all year long. UU screens popular and new-release movies just every weekend and even pre-screens films like Pitch Perfect once a year to give students a sneak peek of upcoming releases. If you’re like me and don’t have a car on campus, you know how much of a pain it is to coordinate a ride to Destiny USA to see a movie. UU shows films on main campus at HBC and on south campus at Goldstein, so transportation is never an issue. These events are a great option for those who need a night off from partying or for students who would rather just stay in. Best of all, every film...