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Playing the pipes
University organist Olukola Owalabi plays one of the most rare organs in the country on the SU campus
By Mallory Creveling
While living in Toronto, Olukola Owolabi was required to sing at one the Roman Catholic masses every weekend. In these cathedrals is where his love for the organ began. But Owolabi has been exposed to traditional music all his life. But when he moved from Nigeria to Canada, the sounds changed from rhythmic drumming to cathedral-filling organ notes.
Q and A with Surfer, Dude star Matthew McConaughey
By Stephanie Musat
The Daily Orange participated in a college conference call with star of the new movie "Surfer, Dude," Matthew McConaughey. He discussed his role in the movie, the intended audience and the art of surfing. The D.O.: Do you see any qualities of yourself in the character Steve in your new movie? McConaughey: You know what, one thing I really liked about this guy is that he's a really simple guy connected with nature.
State of Black Union opens forum for race discussion
By Kelly Outram
Black students at Syracuse University want change, and the first steps begin Saturday. The initial State of the Black Union will be held this Saturday in Gifford Auditorium, and it will be no holds barred. The State of the Black Union is a seminar organized as a collaborative effort of black student organizations at SU that want to unite the black student body of SU, said senior magazine major Bernette Pearson, who is working for the event.
Best Week Ever | Up, down and behind bars
By Dan Kaplan
Injuries Abound as NFL Kicks off 2008 Season: Knee injuries benched both New England quarterback Tom Brady and San Diego linebacker Shawne Merriman for the season. As GMs and fantasy footballers everywhere scrambled to prepare for life without their superstars, the rest of us shed a few tears - of joy.
Listings | The Express
Friday What: Gala Premiere of "The Express" Where: Landmark Theatre, downtown Syracuse When: Friday at 7:30 p.m. Recounting the story of Syracuse University football great Ernie Davis - the first black player to win the Heisman Trophy What: Orange Night Live Presents: Zamboni Revolution Where: Jabberwocky Café When: Friday at 8:00 p.
