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The ‘La La Land’ review you've been waiting for

It’s about time humor columnist Patty Terhune fulfilled her destiny as a television, radio and film student and wrote about “La La Land.” Read More »

February 22, 2017 at 7:28 pm

How to show your friend from home around SU

Friends from home seem to be coming up to visit around this time of year, and there’s a lot more to do than sitting in Wendy’s parking lots like at home. It’s time to show them around Syracuse. Read More »

February 19, 2017 at 8:43 pm

Choose your own adventure: Calios

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February 15, 2017 at 7:38 pm

A love letter to Hungry Chuck’s on Valentine’s Day

Humor columnist Patty Terhune writes a last love letter to her beloved bar. Read More »

February 13, 2017 at 11:32 pm

Why Josh Feinblatt doesn't love Valentine's Day

Josh Feinblatt hates Valentine's Day -- even though he has a girlfriend. He'd rather just pay sale price for chocolate the day after Valentine's Day. Read More »

February 13, 2017 at 8:18 pm

A children’s story about what happened to your lost jacket last night

Gather around. Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt wrote a children’s story about what happened to your jacket after you left it at that frat/bar, you child. Read More »

February 5, 2017 at 9:56 pm

Breaking: Kent Syverud sends email addressing own emails

Humor columnist Patty Terhune composes a draft of Chancellor Kent Syverud explaining his usual "Dear Orange Friends" emails. Read More »

February 1, 2017 at 10:07 pm

Freshman tells mom he's fine, but really hates everything

Freshman Wilson Schmitt tells his mom every night about how "okay" he is, but humor columnist Josh Feinblatt caught up with Wilson to hear how his experience first year is really going. Read More »

January 29, 2017 at 8:18 pm

A WebMD guide for the campus cold

It's the middle of winter and that means there has to be a nasty cold circulating through campus. Humor columnist Patty Terhune has it. Read More »

January 25, 2017 at 11:14 pm

What syllabus week really teaches you

Paying attention during syllabus week is hard. There are so many distractions, like catching up on sleep you missed out on during the break, but humor columnist Josh Feinblatt paid attention for you. Read More »

January 22, 2017 at 9:28 pm

Adults, stop asking me how I feel

Humor columnist Patty Terhune has a lot of adults pestering her about college. All these questions have her thinking, especially during her last first week of college. Read More »

January 18, 2017 at 11:58 pm

4 things totally going on at SU that you’re missing

Syracuse Stage may still be showing "Mary Poppins," but humor columnist Josh Feinblatt did some research to see what's really going on at SU while students are away. Read More »

January 5, 2017 at 4:30 pm

Nick Viall's diary: Stop reminding me how washed-up and scummy I am

Humor columnist Patty Terhune follows along with "The Bachelor's" 21st season, becoming The D.O.'s connection into the inner-workings of the bachelor's mind. Read More »

January 5, 2017 at 4:24 pm

Area moms worried Trump presidency will affect daily life

Election humor columnist Josh Feinblatt interviewed area moms to get their perspective on the elections and understand their concerns about Donald Trump as president. Read More »

December 13, 2016 at 2:18 pm

For first-years: How to survive a 'Cuse winter

The first snowfall of the year happened while many students were traveling home for Thanksgiving break. Make sure you know how to bundle up before it hits again. Read More »

November 30, 2016 at 8:21 pm

Trump's first 10 days in office will be riveting

Election Humor columnist was granted permission by The Daily Orange Pulp Staff to go forward in time using a time machine and report on Trump's first 10 days in office. Read More »

November 29, 2016 at 7:55 pm

What's next for Hillary Clinton?

Now that Hillary Clinton lost the election, what will she do with her time? Will she be a regular grandma or still a political force to be reckoned with? Josh Feinblatt, election humor columnist, breaks it down. Read More »

November 16, 2016 at 8:26 pm

Advising for dummies: a collection of insider tips

Advising is a mess on this campus, says humor columnist Patty Terhune. But luckily, she has a bunch of insider tips to help you understand how advising really works. Read More »

November 9, 2016 at 6:27 pm

Here are the pros and cons of each presidential candidate

Election humor columnist Josh Feinblatt decided to make it simple and flesh out the pros and cons of a Hillary Clinton presidency and a Donald Trump presidency. Read More »

November 5, 2016 at 9:58 pm

What the next presidency looks like from each side of the aisle

As we approach ever closer to election day, humor columnist Josh Feinblatt explains what each president's administration would be like, from the the point of view of the other's supporters. Read More »

November 1, 2016 at 8:02 pm

How I'm celebrating No-Shave November

No Shave November is humor columnist Ian McCourt's favorite holiday, and he celebrates it year round, but here's what he's doing this month. Read More »

October 31, 2016 at 7:53 pm

Hillary's leaked emails mainly contain coupons and office banter

Thanks to Wikileaks, election humor columnist Josh Feinblatt was able to compile some emails from Hillary Clinton's time as Secretary of State. He didn't find much. Read More »

October 25, 2016 at 9:28 pm

What to be for Halloween when you realize you don't have a costume

Humor columnist Ian McCourt has the best Halloween costume ideas, and if you choose to plagiarize one of them, he expects a favor in return. Read More »

October 25, 2016 at 7:28 pm