The process of finding a summer public relations internship is tedious. It requires extensive research, follow up, luck and patience. The process of finding a place to live, however, is even more burdensome! Although I am still finalizing my internship plans, I plan on being in the Chicago area. I recently got engaged to a …
In high school and for most of my undergraduate career, I did as little outside of the classroom as possible. I kept to myself and (at least in my mind) took full advantage of my personal time. I’ve now found that making adequate use of my personal time actually means staying as involved with school …
Most graduate students would complain about the same main thing—not getting enough sleep. However, a lot more comes with taking care of yourself in the broadcast news industry. In a mandatory broadcast and digital journalism class called Performance, students are taught how to deliver their voices on-air and talk freely when reporting. Throughout the semester, …
A couple of weeks ago, I began the migration back to my apartment here in Syracuse. Between all of the things I’d brought home with me, all of the things I needed for the winter and all of the food I’d gladly brought back from my parent’s house, I barely had the energy to think …
Carved pumpkins, creepy costumes- it’s that time of the year again. Halloween! Horror movies have forever been like monsters – mistreated, misunderstood and subject to critical attacks. For most, these movies are nothing but fun: a chance to shriek and snigger at someone else’s nightmare. For others (like me), it’s about cuddling up in a blanket …
Generally , in America, the winter semester ends in December and the one month holiday starts. For many international students, they prefer to have a vacation because winter internships are difficult to find. As a one year program graduate student, I prefer to arrange a vacation for my parents in America, since it is unwise …
by Lena Wallace The Finger Lakes region is known for its wine country. It is so well known that the Finger Lakes Community College has its own Viticulture and Wine Technology Program. What makes the area a wine haven is the dense mineral soil. Rieslings are the most popular wines in the region. A Riesling …
One of Syracuse’s hidden gems is the CNY Regional Market. Every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., right next to the train station and Destiny USA, is a year-round farmer’s market. It’s fairly large with tons of options, especially at this time of year. The regional market really is a hidden gem. I wake …
Are you a former college soccer player or just like to play the sport for fun? Both answers can lead you to playing for the Newhouse Seagulls intramural and indoor soccer team. The team began in 2007 and is still coached by Roy Gutterman, Newspaper and Online journalism professor and director of the Tully …