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 …
This same time last year my days were filled with daily trips to the revelation center where I had to learn to walk again. I had broken my ankle on three places and apparently that tiny bugger is rather vital for walking; it took me a month to shower without help. Confined to my bed, …
Newhouse is a breeding ground for media innovation if you apply yourself and seek out advice and help from the wonderful resources available. The alumni base is loaded with talented individuals ready to lend a helping hand to others trying to make their own unique breakthrough on today’s media landscape. While some Newhouse alumni are …
Life in Syracuse may be a little bit too boring for some people. Sometimes we want to get away from our too-busy, too-hectic life and enjoy a breath of fresh air somewhere else. Spending a lovely weekend in Canada could be a good choice. There you can refresh yourself both physically and mentally! But for …
Newhouse is known for many things, including its top of the line facilities that surpass even industry standards, its prolific and involved faculty/alumni network, but especially the countless opportunities available to students during their time on and off campus. What is the best part about Newhouse’s professional master’s programs? They are only one year! What is …
What makes German restaurants authentic? Apparently, it’s the fact that they sell a lot of beer. In this article, my German friends and I found the best of this iconic German beverage in Syracuse. THE CONTENDERS: WOLFF’S BIERGARTEN VS. GORDON BIERSCH If you are looking for German restaurants in Syracuse, you will find two. The first one, Wolff’s …
I am used to small schools with tight-knit environments. I’m sure a few of my fellow Newhouse classmates can relate. I graduated high school with 42 classmates, all who I had spent most of my life with. Then I went to an undergraduate institution that hovered around 1,000 students total. As if that wasn’t a …