Networking is a part of our professional lives. No matter your desired industry, connecting with people is essential to continue to learn and thrive. However, the art of networking doesn’t always come naturally or easily for many people. I identify as an ambivert (possesses introvert and extrovert tendencies). According to Susan Cain’s book, Quiet: The …
Syracuse’s very own Justyn Knight ‘18 broke a Canadian record in the men’s 1,500 meters at the Boston University Last Chance meet back in February. The Toronto native is signed to Reebok and resides in Charlottesville, Virginia where he is currently training for the Olympics. I was lucky to have the opportunity to travel to …
During this time, I find myself reflecting on my time at Syracuse University. I am so fortunate to have had such an amazing year at Newhouse. I developed great relationships, mentorships and learned so much allowing me to produce countless stories. One of my favorite pieces, which touches home, is “Project Dad.” I co-produced this …
During unprecedented times, creativity can be considered sparse. After returning to my hometown of Toronto, Canada for Spring break with the intention to return back to the U.S. for school at a later time, my plans drastically changed. Within days, classes had moved online for the remainder of the semester and the US-Canada border closed. …
It’s not the way anyone probably would have preferred to commemorate our year-long program but a ceremony for those of us part of the Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism program and its undergrad counterpart was held via Zoom and it was unique. I think it is safe to say most students have never graduated via …
Moving to online during the spring semester was quite the experience because it all happened so fast. It took a moment to realize that I while I was still going to be in school I wasn’t going to be able to move as freely as I once did and it also meant no longer seeing …
For the final project of my spring semester of graduate school, I struggled with finding a story to tell. Pre-covid, my final project was going to cover on how one Syracuse restaurant managed to gain global attention after CNN named it as one of the world’s best new restaurants for 2020 . Forced to return …
The original plans I had for spring break involved a trip to Texas. I was supposed to be one of nearly 20 students to attend the 2020 SXSW festival. I was looking forward to it for two reasons. The first one being I had never been to Texas before and the second was because the …
The influx of technology and digital platforms has made the world accessible at one’s fingertips. Unlike ever before, there’s a revolving door of news updates. The internet serves as a platform for advocacy in the rise of grassroots organizations, influencers, and activists. However, in the wake of a pandemic and self-isolation, frequent news notifications may …