The Benefits of Video Games
What gaming taught me about healthy competition, anger management, and working the joystick
Effortless Posts: Facebook Birthday Posts
An influx of wall posts don't make for a happy birthday.
Too Many Students, Too Few Counselors
In this day and age, depression is more common than acne in high school, so it’s really comforting to know that there are people we can talk to in our darkest hours. When friendly advice and familial support just don’t cut it, we can thank the counselors who dedicate themselves to offering professional help to anyone who asks for it—whenever they ask for it. Too bad we can’t count on the Syracuse University Counseling Center to provide students with that comfort.
The Elton John of Mozambique
This summer, two SU students will travel to Africa to film Feliciano dos Santos and his band Massukos on their unusual tour, which stops in some of the poorest villages in Mozambique. And get this: they primarily sing about washing your hands.
Gadgets You Need to Survive Mayfest
While you're busy preparing your liver, these gadgets will help you navigate the sea of red cups and beer pong tables on Euclid.
The Week: What You Missed
Mark Zuckerberg wears a blazer to interview Obama, Afroman forgets about his concert on 4/20, and the Biebs makes TIME's list of 100 Influential People.