1) For all you Resident Advisors, I’ve been there. I get it. You have to close this campus down and invariably there will be some asshole who doesn’t want to leave the dorm by 6pm Sunday afternoon which means you won’t get out of here until long after your sanity and patience have skidaddled. More... MORE »
Enjoy having Stir-fry for dinner? Think you can eat it again tomorrow? How about the day after that? And the day after that? How about for a whole week? Junior Peter Shmitt did just that. Living in Ernie Davis Hall he has officially completed the Syracuse Dining Hall Stir-fry challenge by eating nothing but Stir-fry... MORE »
Campus Basement took a poll using Syracuse University students asking what the worst foods to eat on campus are. MORE »
Bubble tea from Unique Tea HouseAt this point, ordering bubble tea from CampusFood.com says that you’ve gotten past the initial texture freak-out and have moved onto the common yet unhealthy phase of obsession. You’ve scheduled group meetings and first dates at Unique Tea House as any excuse to feed your addiction. At this point, having... MORE »
The term “big man on campus” is thrown around a lot. But nobody exemplifies this persona more than one man. Wheather you know his name or not he has been in your dorm room more than any girl has. He has been in your neighbor’s home, your girlfriends’, your T.A’s,... MORE »
Free samples of bubble tea at Boba Suite on South Crouse Avenue yesterday have left one Syracuse University student seriously injured and others seriously confused. Chris Rubenstein, a sophomore biology major, was taken to Upstate University Hospital at 5:45 p.m. and has been in a medically induced coma after nearly choking on tapioca pearls, police... MORE »
Over-achieving Newhouse students with nothing better to do than hang out in Newhouse learned early Monday morning that their beloved cafe, food.com, ran out of seating. “I had some time to kill before my Com 107 class and heard that food.com is the place where all the Newhouse kids hang out,” said freshman Isabelle Davis, “but when I... MORE »
By John Friedman, Manager, Chipotle Mexican Grill It’s been a full week since I opened Chipotle on Syracuse University’s Marshall Street, and all I can think to myself is how freaking easy it is to take money from you people. I mean, damn, I’ve got hundreds of students lining up outside my restaurant literally... MORE »
Memorial services will be held this upcoming week for SU student, Laurel Matowski. Laurel was studying for his Anthropology exam this upcoming week when he decided he was hungry and needed a snack. Allegedly, Laurel walked into the Kimmel Food Court and 2 a.m. and was met with widespread panic. “YOU NEED TO GET OUT!”... MORE »
A Syracuse University student with a keen eye for the obvious has boldly predicted that every store on Marshall Street will be a “sandwich shoppe” by year’s end. Ronald Carlson noticed that there was a new Jrecks Subs on the popular shopping avenue, replacing “whatever the hell used to be there.” Jrecks now joins Subway,... MORE »
Nerlens Noel, rated the number one recruit in the Class of 2012, announced today that he will play NCAA basketball at the University of Kentucky. After narrowing his list of schools to Syracuse, Kentucky, and Georgetown, he committed to the reigning national champions. Orange fans, furious about how the events transpired, were determined to play... MORE »
Watson Hall Quad 407 is buzzing with excitement. Three of its residents are going home this weekend to celebrate an important religious holiday: Drew Collins is headed back for Easter. Ben Schwartz and Mark Allen for Passover. However, its fourth resident, Jack Turney, is going home for a more important reason. “I’m going home to... MORE »
Junior Gary Fisher was carried off the quad today by ambulance after showing symptoms of heat stroke, dehydration and first degree sunburn. The ETS major was in the sun all day after all of his classes were moved outside. His roommate, Arthur Shaw, said that at Fisher’s first class of the day, the professor polled... MORE »
After our nearly 70 degree sunny day in Syracuse, it is safe to say that spring is on its way. For the average Cuse Student, this is quite a change of pace. We now have a whole new slew of weather-related issues to worry about. Especially one phenomenon we’ve always been able to avoid: the... MORE »
Leap Day. It comes once every 4 years, and there’s not really a celebration that comes with it (although 30 Rock believes otherwise). It’s great if your birthday lands on February 29th, but for everyone else, it’s just an extra day of work and school. But as college students, it’s our job to celebrate the... MORE »
Brewster Hall was in a state of emergency yesterday when undeclared freshman Bobby Hughes was rushed to BJ’s Wholesale Club for underwear. The native of Outsideofphilly, PA somehow never learned how to do laundry. Floormates believe it was the consequence of having a girlfriend still in high school. Last semester, Hughes went home twice before... MORE »
For weeks, students and members of the Syracuse community have wondered why Karl Rove was coming to speak at Syracuse University. Finally after much patience, Rove entered Goldstein Auditorium today to address the one thing he has been kept hidden for years. “Hello Syracuse University. I am speaking today to inform you all”¦I am not... MORE »
Low on plans on today? Here are 7 parties we know will be happening so you can celebrate this year’s most watched television event. The Frat: A guaranteed sausagefest with three bros playing a half-hearted game of beer pong. By the time you arrive, all the wings and chips will be gone. Bring a spoon... MORE »
Some of us have not matured since fifth grade health class. Some of us still giggle at the word “vagina.” Some of us will sprint to a window when told kids on the other side of your dorm are doing it. Some of us are proud to inform you that, from above, Day Hall looks... MORE »
Howdy basement dwellers! Spring Break is just around the corner and that means you have to book your trips quickly before the good deals go fast. Here are top spring break destinations for 2012. Cancun Three years ago your big sister went on a pledge class trip to Cancun and it was the craziest week... MORE »
Marshall Street, a Syracuse student’s off-campus paradise, is littered with obstacles for the uninformed. As a senior and veteran Marshall Street navigator, I feel obligated to guide you through this tricky terrain. Here are the most common Marshall Street hurdles, and how to safely steer around them. Gertis, Beggar in the Wheelchair: Slogan: A rustling... MORE »
Campus Basement’s Resident Shopping Expert here to remind you to take advantage of the best Cyber Monday deals before midnight. I’ve rounded up the best sales of the day, so get out your daddy’s credit card and start buying! Because the holidays are all about spending money on yourself (right?). Amazon – Amazon has sales... MORE »
Disclaimer: The article below is solely the author’s opinion and is not endorsed by Campus Basement. Campus Basement is a nonpartisan, unbiased news outlet in touch with the real issues at hand at Syracuse University. So with the election for the next president of the Student Association right around the corner, I am proud... MORE »
The Interfraternity Council is proud to announce that, for the first time ever, each frat on campus will be joining forces to provide for a very special cause. For community service hours, girls in any campus organization can sign up to take a chartered bus to the projects and deliver hand jobs to homeless men.... MORE »
DPS was called to the Flint and Day halls Sunday morning when a mentally disabled patient from the VA Hospital, referring to himself only as “Zeus”, fled the hospital and stormed Mt. Olympus. Samantha Jipz, Flint’s Resident Security Advisor, prevented him from entering the building when she asked, “Do you have your student ID?” “Zeus”... MORE »
A how-to guide of getting your party included on Syracuse University’s handy-dandy party database. Check it out here. Sunday: 1) You and your roommates decide you’re going to have a small get-together next Saturday night at your little cottage on Livingston. Just some beers before going to the bars with your old peer-advising group. Monday: 2) You... MORE »
Get out your planners, kids. Syracuse’s football schedule is receiving a midseason shake-up. After last Saturday’s feeble student turnout, when Toledo played Syracuse in the Carrier Dome, Athletic Director Darryl Gross is implementing a revolutionary strategy to get butts in seats. He is pushing back all 12 PM start times to 2 PM, effective immediately. ... MORE »
