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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

If Syracuse University students were honest on course evaluations

Though the Teaching and Course Evaluations website is now open humor columnist Patty Terhune says putting in feedback is in reality, not all that important. Read More »

December 7, 2016 at 11:06 pm

An invitation for an end-of-the-year pool party

It's finally the end of the semester, and humor columnist Ian McCourt celebrates the only way he knows how: by hosting a pool party in the middle of Syracuse winter. Read More »

December 6, 2016 at 10:46 am

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

You don't need to write that paper: the power of procrastination

You know you need to do it. You’ve needed to do it for three weeks. But let’s face it, not studying for those finals you’ve got coming up is a much more pressing issue. Read More »

November 28, 2016 at 9:08 pm

Everything you need to know for Black Friday, Cyber Monday shopping

You survived Thanksgiving, so here is the next task: Black Friday shopping. Here is everything you need to know before hitting the shops or the online checkouts. Read More »

November 25, 2016 at 12:43 pm

What I will be giving thanks for this year

Humor columnist Ian McCourt's family will join him in L.A. for Thanksgiving. This is how the dinner will go down, and who will be thankful for what this year. Read More »

November 21, 2016 at 10:15 pm

Safe conversation topics for Thanksgiving dinner

Tired of dealing with intrusive questions from your relatives around the holidays? Here's a handy guide of safe dinner topics, courtesy of humor columnist Patty Terhune. Read More »

November 16, 2016 at 9:42 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

SU administration should address lack of dog enrollment

Syracuse University prides itself in being diverse; however, humor columnist Ian McCourt has taken notice of a huge lack of diversity—dog diversity. Read More »

November 14, 2016 at 10:12 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

Trump wins, America is instantly great again

When Donald Trump was elected, America immediately became great again. U.S. is now No1 in education, employment and safety. Read More »

November 9, 2016 at 3:16 am

Practical joke wins White House; prepare the bunkers

Donald Trump won the presidency, and humor columnist Patty Terhune wants to personally apologize to all muslims, women, latinos and the entire LGBTQ community on his behalf. Read More »

November 9, 2016 at 3:02 am

Advice to the future President, from a former student council president

Worried about the next president? Humor columnist Patty Terhune, a former student council president, gives her sage advice to the incoming president. Read More »

November 8, 2016 at 10:29 am

What your alcohol choice says about your vote

The election is going to be rough, but luckily humor columnist Patty Terhune has a comprehensive list of what your drink of choice says about you. Read More »

November 7, 2016 at 10:40 pm

'Laura and the Sea' comments on tragedy with humor

SU drama's production of "Laura and the Sea" opened Saturday night with a healthy dose of dark humor. Read More »

November 6, 2016 at 12:55 am

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