The NewsHouse Blogs


	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 Broadcast Digital Journalism 311 course. Recent posts Obama Criticizes Republican Economics in Speech - President Obama travels to the heart of Republican Kansas on Tuesday United States Postal Service Tightens Belt - Changes include slower mail, elimination of 'first class mail' Westboro Baptist Church Expected to Protest SU Basketball Game - Seven members of the controversial congregation expected for Friday's basketball game against Florida
	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 A conversation with Lights - NewsHouse sits down with Canadian pop star Lights to talk superheroes, black metal and bloodsucking moths. A February music lookahead for Syracuse - Want some live music this month? Here's a brief look at some of the more prominent concerts coming up in the Syracuse community. What we're looking forward to: most anticipated albums of 2012 - The NewsHouse music writers look ahead to 2012 and talk about some of the albums we're looking forward to the most.
	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 Syracuse Stage celebrates the holidays with "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" - Review: Syracuse Stage brings the enchanting tale to life. The Christmas Playlist - Josh Breeden and Leah Harrison team up again to bring you their mix of classical and popular Christmas tunes An uneven performance by Symphony Syracuse - Review: Symphony Syracuse underwhelms Friday night at Crouse-Hinds Theater
	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 Behind the scenes: Sht Cuse Girls Say - Forget the long hours shooting, editing and writing the script. The hardest part of producing 'Sht Cuse Girls Say' was getting the stars to wear lipstick. Future contributors of The NewsHouse: Join us for our Open House! - Anyone interested in contributing to this website should join us Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in Newhouse 3, Room 252. The Sheen Scheme - How Charlie Sheen's supposed scholarly honor from SU made for an April Fools' prank.
	Gametime News, notes, and game coverage for Syracuse sports. Recent posts Three thoughts from SU vs. St. John's - Melo returns and the No. 2 Orange roll Three recruits to watch out for - Watch out for these players next year SU lights out against Friars - Orange snap losing streak on the road against Providence
	Passports Passports is your ultimate travel fix. Read about students' adventures in, around and far away from Syracuse. Get advice on where to go and what to do, or just hear a good story. Recent posts Passports renewal - It's time for some new "stamps" in our Passports blog. The real China - It's easy to fall into a comfortable routine while abroad, but I decided it was time to explore Beijing. Home is everywhere - Finding comfort in a foreign land
	The Juice Serving daily drops of fresh campus news. This Juice is produced by The NewsHouse staffers. Recent posts The positive implications of hip-hop - Media mogul Steve Stoute speaks to SU students about his latest book and how hip-hop sparked the cultural curiosity that drove him to success. Laurie Fine responds to Davis affidavit - Davis accuses Fine of sexual relations with SU basketball players. Backflips, no snow and a Lego in space - Not from Concentrate: One last look at the week that was
	Orange Shorts Orange Shorts will feature interesting and compelling video shorts that are purely fictitious and opinions, not necessarily actual hard facts, traditional news-gathering or sometimes even reality. Recent posts The meme that wouldn't shut up - Commentary: The NewsHouse takes its place in the glorious marketplace of bad ideas. Haunted Newhouse - The NewsHouse delivers a Halloween treat with this original horror movie set after hours in some of campus' darkest corridors. Mayfest according to Joe Blum - Joe Blum goes behind the beer and controversy to show what the new SU-sponsored block party is really like.
	Hill's Kitchen Syracuse University's unofficial guide to cooking, wining and dining both on and off The Hill. Recent posts Eating for a change on National Food Day - SU Students got a lesson in ethical eating as part of a seminar for National Food Day, Monday. Coffee is king - Syracuse University students and coffee proprietors alike admit that java is their pick-me-up of choice. What We're Reading: April 26 - A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.
	Citrus Couture Citrus Couture is the source for everything fashion on and off campus, from fashionable co-eds to tips on trends and where to shop. Recent posts Top 12 hair icons of the last century - EDITORIAL: From bangs to bouffants, we made a list of the most iconic hairstyles from pop culture. Winter fashion - Stay stylish even during the coldest, snowiest months in Syracuse. Street style - Fashionable people spotted on- and off-campus
	Green Sprouts Green Sprouts is an environmental blog focused on Syracuse University and the surrounding community. The blog shares initiatives and events around campus that are working towards making SU more sustainable. Recent posts Snowshoeing in Central New York - In the second installment of the G-Fit series, Bridget Daley uncovers a lesser-known winter activity called snowshoeing, which has been gaining national popularity in the past few years. Winter comfort food - In the first edition of Green Sprouts' G-Fit series, Erin Carson highlights some comfort food favorites with modifications to make them easy on your figure without losing the taste. SUNY-ESF's Illick Hall to receive new roof and greenhouse complex in 2012 - After being deemed a "critical maintenance project," Illick Hall is set to receive major environmentally-friendly renovations starting in May 2012.