Courtesy Flush?
Three guesses as to where this picture was taken. If you didn't say "a VERY public bathroom" after three guess, well, I just feel sorry for you.
Photo Credit: Alex Pines, Jerk Magazine Jerk Magazine is known for being the racy campus publication. Last year they were censored from the dining halls for a bit! Yikes! This Decembers issue is another gawk-bitch-smut-noise-ridden publication which has already been published online! Their excellent photography team has put together a Sordid Affair, with some sexy... MORE »
New policies at Syracuse frats have begun to carry over into the classroom. “It’s total bullshit!” Syracuse freshman Eric Davis proclaimed in response to new University rules that state you need to be either on the list or an attractive female to attend classes. “I’m walking into my Anthropology class and all of a sudden... MORE »
The city of Syracuse made the decision to cancel this year’s winter in an unprecedented announcement this morning. “We felt it was in our city’s best interest to hold off on winter for this year,” Mayor Stephanie Miner said in a statement. “Frankly, I’m tired of staining my boots with rock salt.” Within the past... MORE »
Last Thursday morning, Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor announced the opening of the new Connective Corridor. What used to be a dangerous labyrinth of a bus system, filled with crackheads, the homeless, and the occasional SU student, is now a smooth sailing Gondola Lift. The Gondola, commonly referred to as “The Bus that Flies” by... MORE »
University officials called for the removal of all citrus fruits and juices from dining halls after Otto the Orange gave a tearful reminder of the slaughtering and mistreatment of oranges worldwide. Unable to hold back his freshly squeezed citrusy tears at a press conference Tuesday, Otto made it a mission to end human consumption of... MORE »
Molly Rogers, a freshman in Flint, had way too much homework. She had no time for a sit down meal at Graham Dining Center so she went down and picked up a Togo container. She brought her meal back to her room and finished her homework.Molly went back to Graham the next morning to get... MORE »
Hey everyone, This week I’m bringin you not one mixtape with one artist but a bunch of singles that are sneak peaks at new mix tapes, dropping within the next few weeks  1.    Heres a new track by Wiz Khalifa that hit the internet on the 14th but no one has no idea where... MORE »
Hello Syracuse students and parents! I am so excited to be here on this beautiful day in Syracuse, New York! My name is Jamie Dimon, and I am the CEO of JP Morgan Chase. I thought I would jump start this speech by sharing my interesting journey towards becoming the Syracuse commencement-speaker. Before I was... MORE »
I woke up today thinking it would be any regular Sunday: completely naked, my head laying over the side of my bed, desperately trying to avoid the sunrise shining through the pathetic excuse for curtains and onto my face. But then I saw the news, that glorious and long-awaited news, that the NHL lockout has... MORE »
Christmas has come and gone, much to the dismay of just about everyone who isn’t celebrating Kwanzaa today. But with the passage of Christmas, we look back on the release of Hold the Pulp’s final episode of its second season, with a reasonably Christmas-ish twist. There are some great segments in this episode, as well... MORE »
The people at Hold the Pulp have been very busy in the show’s second season. We’ve had interviews with some of Syracuse’s biggest guests, along with the introduction of new co-host Pat McGowan. Today we release the first ever Hold the Pulp holiday episode, so if you get a chance between stuffing your face with... MORE »
Halloween weekend is finally here, and I couldn’t possibly be any more excited than I normally am to dress up like a fool and solicit goodies from strangers. But not everyone takes this sacred holiday seriously, so here are a few quick examples of costume ideas that you should probably steer clear of for this... MORE »
It’s been awfully quiet here at the Syracuse Basement, and I’ve decided to take it upon myself to update you all on what we’ve been up to. How lucky you are! So without further ado, here’s what you need to know and don’t already know about the greatest school in the nation, mine. It’s... MORE »
The 2012 Olympics in London are in full swing. I know that because absolutely NO ONE will stop talking about every single thing that happens across the pond. Never in my life could I have imagined that people could possibly be captivated by archery or left breathless by a gymnast’s floor routine. Apparently, it’s all... MORE »
Check out the 3rd and final episode of the semester for Hold the Pulp. In this episode, we have a segment with our Foreign Correspondent, Luke Walsh, who tries to figure out what’s going on with Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority’s Philanthropy Flag Football Tournament, Theta Bowl. And finally, we were graced with the presence of... MORE »
Today is Mayfest, arguably the biggest holiday to ever grace this fine campus. But today isn’t for the faint of heart; it’s an all day event that should be had with the utmost preparation. That being said, it’s safe to say that over 80% of the campus is already intoxicated. With such an event going... MORE »
Jason Mandelbaum, a freshman engineering student, knows the value of a good night’s sleep, or lack there of. That’s because he is currently embarking on a marathon of sorts, albeit one that requires little training above knowing how to open a can of Red Bull. The life of an engineer in training is not an... MORE »
Syracuse University’s Orange Television Network recently debuted their very own late-night TV show, “Hold the Pulp.” The brainchild of an impulse on the part of co-creators Jeff Cucinell and Kevin Cardoni; Hold the Pulp went from an inkling of an idea to a pilot airing on OTN in a matter of weeks. With a surging... MORE »
A letter to the soulless creatures who don’t know what a urinal is: For whatever reason, the term, “Public Bathroom,” has become synonymous with the phrase, “Urine-coated Public Bathroom.” As someone who uses bathrooms as a phone booth to receive nature’s calls, I find it horribly offensive that people feel the need to pee all... MORE »
If you’ve been living under a rock for the past day, well, first of all, I just feel sorry for you. Today, Friday March 30, 2012, is one of the most underrated and under-marketed holidays to have ever been created: National Cleavage Day. I know we at CampusBasement like to have a lot of fun... MORE »
Student housing sucks, plain and simple. The one good thing about student housing is getting out of it and living with your buddies. Or, you know, that random family who doesn’t check their basement or attic enough to notice you living there… The only way to get a decent place to live, whether through the... MORE »
It’s the last day of midterms here at SU, which means that most of the students’ supplies of fucks to be given has run dangerously low. If you’re like me, (and, well, you’re not, but let’s pretend you are anyways,) you’ve come out strong into midterms only to find yourself struggling to coast into... MORE »
The Syracuse Orange Basketball team is doing everything they can to keep fans in the seats, from awkward yet clutch 3-point shots to unnecessary alley-oops. And yet, somehow, people are still not quite captivated by the #2 team in the nation. So, last night against USF, the Orange pulled out all the stops to keep... MORE »
As the second round of rush comes to a close for the semester, we here at Campus Basement would like to take a look at the subtle differences between Fraternities and Sororities. Namely, Bid Day; the single most-greatest best mindfucking heartbreakingly emotional day of the Greek calendar for GDI hopefuls. Girls (on girls bid day)... MORE »
Centro has announced that changes will be made to its South Campus and Connective Corridor buses after vehicles struck pedestrians on three separate occasions in the past week. A spokesperson for Centro had this to say about the incidents; “We have been criticized in the past for the lack of timely arrival of our buses,... MORE »
6:30 on a Monday morning. The sun is wondering what the hell I’m doing up right now, but I don’t have time for that. Work starts in half an hour! Time to fire up that Keurig I paid way too much for and start the day with a much needed caffeine kick. Also, make a... MORE »
We’ve all had our encounters with that one kid who JUST DOESN’T GET THE HINT. And if you’re saying that you haven’t, then YOU’RE THAT KID. Here are a few helpful tips for other people who want to get away from you: 1. Stop showering. If done correctly, you won’t have to worry about anybody... MORE »
Syracuse University Chancellor Provost Nancy Cantor wanted to do something to give back to the students who have given her so much already over the years she’s been in command. To her, the best way she could do so was to throw a concert idea out of nowhere and shock the students with the news... MORE »
