My first and only fall semester at Newhouse was a pleasure to take on, as I found myself diligently putting time into my academics and news media startup. Along with rigorous classes, I am also an instructional associate (IA) in the Television, Radio and Film (TRF) department, and my experiences learning along with great professors …
If you haven’t heard of Billie Eilish, here is a link to her Vevo channel on Youtube. Very recently, I woke up to this artist’s existence. I have a tendency to be a little wary about new artists when they’re suggested to me, and I’ve been kicking myself about that quality ever since I realized …
It’s 7:45 p.m. on a chilly Spanish night while I’m having some coffee accompanied by a Mallorca in a cozy little pastry shop in the outskirts of Madrid. I’m reflecting on how the last six months have changed me as a person and a professional. So much has happened in such a short time that …
Without a doubt, SZA’s debut studio album CTRL is my favorite album released in the year. It was released June 9th, 2017 by Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records. In an interview with Hot 97’s Nessa, SZA addresses how personal issues and a mix of impatience and anxiety caused the delay of her album release and her …
Having lived in Syracuse for almost six years, this city often feels like home. I have come to love Central New York’s picturesque change of seasons, the accessibility of major cities like New York City and Toronto, and even picked up snowboarding to make the winter months more bearable. However, as a South Florida native …
By the time someone completes a few years of college, there’s a good chance that they feel ready to add a furry (or scaley) friend into their home and life. It is my belief that the only pet suitable for a (responsible) college student is a cat. Here’s why: Convenience The more convenient you want …
As a game lover, I was attracted by the book Slay The Dragon: Writing Great Video Games at first glance. It is written by Robert Denton Bryant and Keith Giglio (a professor in Newhouse!). They not only introduced plenty of independent and playful games but also explained how to write game stories. From this book, you …
An interesting term is becoming increasingly popular among young people in Asian countries, especially China, which is called Buddha life. Don’t be scared! The word doesn’t mean that more and more young people are willing to become a monk or nun. In fact, it is a new lifestyle among the generation after 90’s. Literally, Buddha life …
It’s that time again, the onset of winter combined with the dread of final exams, making this the perfect time to scope out the best cafés to get a cup of coffee in Syracuse. This time, I focus on independently-owned coffee shops. 1.Café Kubal Café Kubal is well-known in the Syracuse area, with shops in both the downtown and …