Jerkin’ It In Istanbul – The Asian Side

On a day where the sun is shining and the ground is glistening with droplets of sweat, both tourists and locals make their way to the infamous park that hugs the Sea of Marmara. Just across the Bosphorus on the Asian side of Istanbul, where the streets are more crowded and less organized, if at [...]

Jerkin’ it in Istanbul – Turkey’s Signature Chai

Small but efficient, unsweetened or a little tart, it’s a satisfying thirst and conversation quencher. Similar to Starbucks’ most popular “caramel macchiato,” Turkish tea can not be resisted. Served in a tulip-shaped glass vase, it is prepared with two kettles – the larger kettle on the bottom heats the water to a boil while the [...]

Jerkin’ it in Istanbul

Students lounge between classes on the terrace, each with either a cup of Turkish coffee or Turkish tea and the frequent cigarette. Women dress for a fashion show, carrying their imitation designer bags and a mask of make-up while men support the classy pea coat and the stylish man-scarf. The Northface doesn’t exist. It seems [...]

Cloudy With a Chance of Who The Fuck Knows?

It seems almost cliché to write about the weather here in Syracuse, NY but unlike the many articles, blog posts, or even tweets that bitch and complain about its snowy habits, this here article is dedicated solely to the awfully bipolar experiences we’ve had this year. Like many of you, I came into my freshman [...]

What’s On Your Winter Break Checklist?

This winter break provides many opportunities to do things you have never done before. So instead of just hanging out with friends from high school, I suggest you take in the sights and landmarks of your hometown. For instance, visit your local Occupy movement. I know many of the encampments have been torn down by local authorities, but [...]

JERK’s Finals Soundtrack

As I have been locked up in my dorm studying for final exams and writing unreasonably long papers that professors will only read half of, I have also been listening to some my favorite albums. I find that good music can help counteract writing a tedious paper or studying for a final exam. But there are certain albums [...]

Syracuse: America’s Snowiest City?

Syracuse is known for three things: Syracuse University, snow and the Carousel Mall. I’d choose a day of classes with the obstacle of trudging through three feet of snow on the ground any day than another trip to the mall, but let’s not go there. Last year, The Daily Beast named Syracuse the snowiest city in the [...]

Bernie Fine Scandal Still Unfolding as Boeheim Apologizes

The cover of USA Today featured a story comparing the sexual abuse scandals at Penn State and Syracuse, with a picture of Jim Boeheim beneath the headline. I did not even bother to read the article. In my eyes–and in the eyes of many–there can be no comparison between the two scandals. While Jim Boeheim definitely acted insensitively [...]

Bernie Fine Scandal Rocks SU

The recent scandal at Syracuse regarding assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine is not welcome news for students, faculty, alumni and the school administration, especially in wake of the debacle at Penn State University. These allegations are extremely serious and the actions taken by the university cannot be compared to those by officials at Penn State. It does not seem [...]

With Lustig as President, What’s Next for SA?

Congrats to Dylan Lustig and Taylor Carr for running two great campaigns. Dylan Lusig won the election, and it was hard not to know that he was running for the presidency of Student Association. While reaching for a napkin at Ernie Davis last month, I saw Lustig’s face on the side of the napkin dispenser and my newsfeed [...]