Motivated by the season’s trash-inspired looks, we dumped our girls in the mess of madness
Photography: Mackenzie Reiss
Styling: Lauren Tousignant
Make-up: Leah Bucher, Gabrielle Traub
Hair: Leilani Maidonado, Abisola Shonde
Models: Eva Lyons, Nifemi Ogunsuyi, Nancy Szarkowski

Salty, sweet. Savory, juicy, crisp.
There’s a body for every palate.
Photography: Anthony Garito
Make-Up: Terrance Smith
Hair: Abisola Shonde
Models: Porshia Derival, Vinny Graham, Kara Lubsen, Glorelys Mora

Painting: Courtney Zapor, Mya Lambrecht, Adam Mohamed
Models: Mya Lambrecht, Julissa Collado, Theodora Roberts
Styling: Felicia Chen, Dana Madris
Hair and Make up: Adam Mohamed
Jewerly: Mya Lambrecht
Photography: Courtney Zapor

Best use for The D.O. ever…

Whether you’re an amateur or an artiste, you’ll find something to mix here.

That last fix pushes you over the edge,
where reality ends and obscurity begins.
Stylists: Felicia Che, Courtney Zapor
Models: Renee Reizman, Stang Disayanon
Hair: Adam Mojamed
Make-up: Stephanie Aviles
All excess fabrics available for purchase at Feminine Touch Fabrics, 519 W. Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY

An excuse to stay in bed, as if you need one.

This is the new “it” thing, but we’d still like proper punctuation in our sexts. No “waht r u whering?” allowed.

We all have that piece in our wardrobe. We zip it up, pull it over, or button it down, and look like pure sex. We orgasm, and for just one moment, everything goes blank.
Hair/Make-up: Ghislaine Leon
Models: Ethan Parisen, Avery Carter, Jacque Opirhory, Natalie Zadrozna, Lady Sara Jaclyn Armet, Samora Campbell

Fashion designer and 2006 Syracuse University alum.

After completing four years on the Hill, Desira Pesta lives the creative life in the Big Apple sketching, sewing, and stitching. Taking a break from establishing her name in the fashion industry, she reflects on the people, moments, and inspirations that influenced who she is today.
Jerk Magazine: When you [...]

Don’t hate. You know you want a blanket with sleeves.

You’re probably better at letting your books get dusty on a shelf than sk8ing anyway.

Alcohol + Dinosaurs + Big Screen. You are so missing out.

Alana Epstein’s Peace Bracelets

The most popular way to support world peace is the two-finger peace sign, but Alana Epstein’s collection of Peace Bracelets is a more stylish way to wear your political statement.
Epstein works freshwater pearls, turquoise, glass beads and semi-precious stones onto wire, suede or ribbon to create the world famous sign for peace.
“I [...]

No Photoshop Necessary

Achieving a flawless complexion and the perfect smoky eye is not as easy as the simple touch of a Laura Mercier makeup brush; just ask anyone well versed in Photoshop of the art of airbrushing. Come on, Megan Fox is hot, but not flawless.
Stef Stretch, a junior communications design major, explained that learning [...]

New buzz record label Underwater Peoples should be familiar to music blog fiends.

Save yourself some dough and make your own bike fenders.

There’s a bookstore on James Street. You should visit, as long as you aren’t nauseated by hipsters.

Her Energy influences designers to amplify their voices. The exaggerated shoulder, high heel, and bold jewelry are exhibitions of fashion’s new muse.
Photographer: Gillian Ardnt
Makeup: Stephanie Aviles
Hair: Adam Mohamed
Model : Andrea LaMothe
All excess fabrics available for purchase at
Feminine Touch Fabrics, 519 W. Fayette Street

Orange is the New Black

Lauren Kessler’s Blair Waldorf-inspired designs are a must have for any Syracuse University fashion addict.
Kessler recently launched Lauren Nicole Accents, a unique accessories line focused on handmade headbands and headpieces, some of which can be worn as jewelry. And let’s be serious, a two-in-one accessory is quite the buy.
“I always wanted [...]

Orange is the New Black

They’ve popped up all over campus – chic baubles adorning the ears and hands of Syracuse University fashionistas. But these Double K Vintage accessories didn’t leap off the catwalks of New York City, they were made by fellow SU students Kaitlyn Carpenter and Kristin Lubsen.
What began last fall as a jewelry-making [...]

A tried-and-true greasy spoon
Hidden from the SU Campus, Doc’s Little Gem Diner sits on Spencer Street in an unassuming part of town.
After 50 years of hot pancakes, fresh french fries, and friendly smiles, Jerk pays tribute to this tried-and-true greasy spoon.

Modeled by Laura Good
Hair and Makeup by Alexandria Gamlin

How to take a cross-country [rail]road trip

Bohemian Bookshop

Pleat, meet pretty

How to work in a ‘cool’ office

Doggie want a doughnut?

Not just a walk in the park

Stare into the soul of the city
Photography by: Anthony Garito
Modeled by: John Sumpter
Styled by: Michael Smith

Comrads embrace destiny.

Become a Youtube sensation.

A profile of Jake Couri

Sweet On Chocolate

How to dumpster dive for holiday presents

Cue the strobes, blast the music, and open the door

Dance to the new wave electro phenomenon

How to survive without a cell phone without feeling naked all day

You don’t need to be a meditation aficionado or an avid chanter to visit the Zen Center

Photographer Gillian Arndt finds inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement.