What’s Meditation? “Meditation” is a word that originally comes from ancient India. It is a kind of mind training, which is frequently used in Yoga. In ancient China, since Buddha knowledge is introduced from ancient India, Buddha has developed into different schools. Meditation is one of the most important trainings in the school of Mahayana …
Syracuse is becoming colder and colder now. However, many dogs and cats are still homeless or under difficult situations. According to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), there are approximately 6.5 million companion animals entering U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million …
If you are like me, when you move to a new city the first thing you look for is where to find good food. Fortunately, Syracuse is a cultural hub when it comes to the different types of food you can try. This week, my friend and I were craving Jamaican food and a Yelp …
Newhouse is widely acknowledged as a school with a talented alumni base, as many graduates of the School go on to do amazing things in the field of media and communications. Having the Newhouse brand goes a long way in an industry rapidly growing in competition and opportunity—that’s what we pay the big bucks for. …
DISCLAIMER: This is not an advertisement for the Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard. This is just a written retelling of my experience visiting the Lafayette, NY attraction. Please enjoy. An apple orchard that constantly receives #1 ratings across the board warrants a visit if you live in the Syracuse area. As a Newhouse Master’s student, …
My American friends are always curious about Chinese food and willing to give a try. So, who has the best Chinese food in Syracuse? I went on an intercultural gastronomic trip with two American students and three Chinese students to figure it out. THE CONTENDERS: TANG FLAVOR VS. 21 CAFE The first contender is in …
Throughout history, people with autism spectrum disorder have been misrepresented in the media. Narratives typically miss the mark completely on appropriately portraying autism or attempt to garner sympathy for characters who have the disability. There are golden nugget movies out there like Life, Animated that capture the true essence of the challenges autistic people must overcome …
As a Television, Radio and Film (TRF) Instructional Associate (IA), I have the fortunate opportunity to work closely with some of Newhouse’s most notable professors. This position is an awesome addition to my academic schedule, as it created more learning opportunities for me while I complete this year in Syracuse. Coincidentally, one of my tasks …
Halloween time is right around the corner: watching the actual Halloweentown movies, eating candy corn, and trying to think of the costume you can wear for the Halloween party. But let’s not forget about what this holiday is all about—ACTUALLY GETTING SCARED TO YOUR CORE! There’s so much going on at this time of the …