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Saved!: Study concludes religion improves self- esteem
Study concludes religion improves self- esteem
By Jennifer Kushlis
Unitarian Universalist student retreats boost more than Eva Baker's spiritual life. In one activity before regular worship, students were instructed to attach Post-it Notes to their backs. Each student then drifted around the room, scribbling kind words about their friends between their shoulder blades. "I still have my piece of paper from a sophomore year retreat," said Baker, president and founder of the Unitarian Universalist Students organization on campus. "I pull it out whenever I'm feeling low."
Twain classic reaches stage in 'Big River'
By T.V. Alexander
Even the Girl Scouts love "Big River." Following the opening performance of the Syracuse Stage show last Friday evening, a swarm of Girl Scouts surrounded the lead actors of the show, begging for autographs. And for good reason. The show, which sets Mark Twain's classic novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" to music, has earned skepticism for its attempts to do so, but this production proves that it was a worthwhile endeavor.
Zamboni turns to dark humor in latest show
By Eddie Beeby
Improvisational comedy has turned to the dark side - of humor. Zamboni Revolution, the Syracuse University student improvisation comedy troupe, entertained a packed audience at Panasci Lounge Friday night with newly acquired black humor that made its show more twisted and funnier than its previous performances.
Horoscopes
This week, our unlicensed astrologers tell your fortune based on your favorite emoticon. :-! After a night of heavy drinking, you'll realize just prior to boarding your plane home that you're still drunk. This is a good thing, since you're not nearly as good of a singer when you're sober - especially in public.
The juice
By Pete Freedman
SAVING FACE... Nancy Cantor, Syracuse University's new chancellor, has allegedly followed the lead of thousands of SU students by signing up for an account on thefacebook.com on Nov. 22. Facebook Cantor apparently loves Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and "light classic rock," enjoys the movies "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and "Lean on Me" and takes interest in "exploring the Soul of Syracuse.
