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For love of the store: Despite lack of sales, Dennis Murphy continues to operate downtown bookshop
By Lindsay Kenton
Dennis Murphy tosses a few coins each day into a large jug he keeps on his desk at the second-hand bookstore he has owned for 10 years. "I put a couple of pennies in to appeal to the retail gods," he said. He doesn't pretend his used bookstore, Murphy's Downtown Books, on Warren Street can compete with larger bookstores, and he has come to accept the fact.
Mayer's guitar prowess wows OnCenter crowd
By Mark Zito
John Mayer's "Continuum" tour rolled into Syracuse Tuesday night as the second to last stop on the winter leg before wrapping up the tour in New York City. But while some may have expected Mayer to overlook a small Syracuse show with his eyes on Madison Square Garden, he clearly brought his "A game" to the War Memorial Auditorium at the OnCenter.
Audience plays detective at RHA's murder mystery theater
By Elizabeth A. Reid
Wearing their best dressy, yet casual, attire, more than 40 students, faculty, staff and Syracuse residents chuckled sparingly, ate briefly and donated money at the Residence Hall Association's fifth annual mystery dinner theater. "Death Takes a Bow," was performed by the Acme Mystery Company last night at the Goldstein and Alumni Faculty Center.
Gallery evokes nostalgia with childhood playthings
By Max Woolley
Sometimes a small space can host huge beginnings. "Playthings: the child we all carry inside ... do you recall?," the latest exhibition at The Point of Contact gallery, features three relatively new artists. "Usually our shows feature artists already in our permanent collection, but this show was different.
Clip of the week | Beer Launching Fridge
By Brian Tahmosh
Beer Launching Fridge (Bierkatapult) Yes it is possible to be this lazy. Some geniuses use their great minds to save lives through medicine or science. Others try to solve the mysteries that have haunted us for centuries. Still more try to solve conflicts that could otherwise evolve into wars.
Hex | Spring clothing lines...in February
By Heather Mayer
Spring clothing lines...in February Syracuse experienced a warm spell last week - temperatures reached the mid 30s! Though short-lived, the spell prompted clothing stores to put winter jackets and thermal underwear on clearance, while releasing tank tops and bathing suits.
Damn Yankees
Syracuse alumnus gives advice on how to deal with Evil Empire
By Brian Tahmosh
Every sports fan has been there. You are having a friendly conversation with a new acquaintance when it hits you; this is the dumbest person you have ever met. There's no escape. The moronic statements keep flowing out of his or her mouth and you start looking for a window to jump out of.
