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Article by eeeeeeeee2
April 10, 2012

Otherwise aimless students find self-purpose in dissent against UU

Ah, college. Since freshman year, we’ve been surrounded by so many resources, so many options. So many minds filled with thoughts of wonder, inspiration, and encouragement to make the future world a better world by saving the seals, protecting the rainforests, fighting for gender equality, or simply convincing people to switch to CFL light bulbs.... MORE »

Article by Kevin Slack
March 27, 2012

After Twitter Backlash, UU Begs Nickelback to Reconsider

Syracuse University students were disappointed Monday night when University Union announced that the Block Party lineup for 2012 would be Kaskade and Cold War Kids — A DJ and an indie rock band, respectively. Students were so disappointed in fact, they told the nation. And then the world. Within an hour, the hashtag #ThingsIdRatherDoThanGoToBlockParty was... MORE »

Article by Piliour
January 25, 2011

University Union Concerts Presents Big Sean and Donnis to Kick-Off Winter Carnival 2011

A special press release from your friends in UU!   Syracuse, NY- University Union Concerts will host hip-hop artist Big Sean and rapper Donnis Wednesday, February 23rd as part of the Bandersnatch Music Series and Winter Carnival 2011. The concert will be held in the Schine Underground at 8:00 p.m., doors at 7:30 p.m.  Bandersnatch Music... MORE »

Article by Syracuse Staff
October 11, 2010

University Union Releases Third Annual Block Party Survey

 A message from our friends at UU. University Union has released a survey to gage students’ interest in various artists for the upcoming spring semester Block Party concert. The survey can be found at: www.blockparty2011.com. “University Union is the largest student org at SU, in terms of both budget and the scale of our events. Because... MORE »

Article by Piliour
September 28, 2010

UU Press Release

Here’s some more info from our friends at University Union! University Union Concerts To Host Two Door Cinema Club University Union Concerts will host Two Door Cinema Club on Tuesday, October 19th as part of its Bandersnatch Music Series. Opening acts include Group Love and Penguin Prison. The concert will be held in the Schine... MORE »

Article by Piliour
September 21, 2010

Shhh! It’s a Secret!

 We all have secrets. Hell, I’ve got several bodies in my basement right now! I’m kidding, of course. I don’t have a basement. So I had to use the closet. And thanks to PostSecret, I can share my secret with the world anonymously! The creator of this fantastic media outlet will be here next month.... MORE »

Article by Ian Smith
March 28, 2010

Davis Haines to interview Thomas Pynchon, Susan Boyle, Boogie Man in front of 1.2 jillion people

Everybody’s favorite human being is at it again. On the heels of singing the national anthem in front of 34,616 basketball fans, as well as interview comedian Andy Samberg in front of 1,500 students, Syracuse University sophomore Davis Haines has been asked to interview three of the world’s most amusing figures in front of a... MORE »