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	News Tracker Here you'll find what's happening in the news that you should know about now. Check this blog Monday-Friday this semester for regular updates throughout the day. Produced by broadcast journalism students in the Radio-Television News 311 course. Recent posts Kansas City school district to close almost half of the district's schools in cost-cutting measure - Plus Gary LaTray appears before a federal judge and an update on Arinze Onuaku's status for the NCAA Torunament. Three earthquakes strike Chile during inauguration - Plus, Time Warner restores phone, internet service, and a report: Tiger working with Fleischer There's a new richest man in the world as Bill Gates now sits in second - Also the "no fly list" continues to grow and a former Olympic star tries her hand at pro basketball.
	Halftime Snack Halftime Snack provides the sports-energy boost, reinvigorating the SU fan after hearing, reading and watching the mundane story lines of mainstream media. Recent posts Cardinals ring up win over Orange at Freedom Hall finale - A hot shooter, a big ceremony and past history swirled around Syracuse Saturday afternoon, and the No. 1 Orange lost at Louisville, 78-68, in the regular season finale for both teams. Friday Five - Eighth edition - This is the eighth installment of “Friday Five,” a weekly column with analysis and insight on the Orange, the Big East and the rest of college basketball. This final weekend of regular season play whets the palate for the upcoming Big East Championship. Who you taking with you? Listen to your coach, Syracuse - The Orange men's basketball team is the top-ranked team in the country for the first time since 1990. Head coach Jim Boeheim says it's time to stop celebrating, and Halftime Snack thinks fans should listen up.
	Muse House Muse House is produced by graduate students in the Goldring Arts Journalism program, with the aim of shining a brighter spotlight on the Syracuse and CNY arts and culture scene. Recent posts Welcome to wonderland at Syracuse Stage - The Syracuse run of Lookingglass Alice alley-oops, flies and tumbles triumphantly into our hearts — all with just five people on stage. The Dutchman Sets Sail - Syracuse Opera's multimedia concert of Wagner's "Flying Dutchman" featured excellent singing and a backdrop of studio videos which, at times, left much to be desired. The Miro Quartet - A young, cutting-edge string ensemble arrrives in Syracuse tomorrow.
	Otto-Tune Otto-Tune is a music blog dedicated to exposing the best in local, national and international music to the Syracuse community. Recent posts An act like Drake doesn't come to Syracuse every day - Before you react to the announcement, put Drake's SU date in perspective. Around The Blogs: New CNY Shows, Phantogram's Album and Upcoming Releases to Read About - Even Snooki got involved in the past few weeks of music blogs. Forget the Grammys: Haiti Benefit Show in 'Cuse Sunday - The Wescott hosts a Haiti benefit show on the day of the Grammys.
	Blueprints Blueprints is a behind-the-scenes look at TheNewsHouse.com and how we work. What did it take to pull off a feature? What influences our decisions about how a story be reported or presented? Blueprints is produced by the writers, editors, photographers, and storytellers of TheNewsHouse staff. Recent posts The NewsHouse presents Orange Shorts - A preview of the soon-to-be blog that will feature fiction, opinion and humorous video shorts. This is what it's like to interview Ira Glass. - Here's a brief look at the day leading to the Ira Glass interview. Juicing with The NewsHouse - Find out what powers this Web site with a peak at our content management system.
	Gametime News, notes, and game coverage for Syracuse sports. Recent posts Saturday's star-studded showdown - The match-up Orange fans have been talking is their banged-up star forward Wesley Johnson vs. Villanova’s all-NCAA point guard Scottie Reynolds. Miracle on F Street: The Night the Hoya's Were Destroya'd - It's not time for March Madness quite yet but last Thursday night in D.C., Cuse fans were definitely ready for the Big Dance. (A fan experience story) Syracuse and Providence rally in a shootout from the 3-point line - It was an offensive battle against the Friars on Tuesday night, but the Orange defense came out on top.
	Passports Passports gives Syracuse University students studying across the globe a place to share their exciting adventures (or unfortunate mishaps). See them eat, learn new languages, adapt to foreign culture and host families, all the while missing the conveniences of the Hill back in New York. Recent posts Julia Terruso: Madrid - Terruso enjoys interesting table talk over Spanish dinners with her host family. Meredith Popolo: Florence - First impressions of Florence leave Popolo clinging to her pocket dictionary. Caitlin Dewey: Madrid - Dewey is in Madrid for one reason: food.