Happy hump day! We are almost through the first full week of classes and I know many of us are already looking forward to the weekend. The sunny weekend ahead offers the perfect opportunity for a day trip. This week’s day trip recommendation is a little town about 40 minutes east of Syracuse called …
The long weekend has arrived! I hope the first week was a success for everyone! I apologize for my neglect on the blog this week, time got away from me with orientation and the start of classes. With the arrival of the long weekend, I wanted to suggest some neat activties to do in and …
Orientation day is finally here at Newhouse and we are excited! I’m sure incoming students are feeling a mix of nerves and anticipation for what the next six weeks will bring. Let me assure you that although “Boot Camp” may sound and look intimidating on paper, you will enjoy every second of it. It is the perfect …
In case the many posts about outdoor activities have not given you a hint, summertime in Central New York is absolutely marvelous. The weather is neither sweltering nor frigid, and towns from the Finger Lakes up through the Adirondack Mountains come alive with summertime travelers. There are towns close to Syracuse that are definitely worth …
Summertime is not complete without at least one day or night enjoying the beautiful weather while listening to music with friends or family. Lucky for us, there are countless venues (some near and some far) who offer live music all year long. Check out this list of places, each of which promise to put on …
It is no surprise to any of us that we have earned the title “the social media generation”. I am the first to admit that I rely on social media more than I should – for staying in touch with friends and family, keeping up-to-date on my many extracurricular activities and staying connected with the …
As graduate students you will most likely be at Syracuse University for 1-2 years, a relatively short amount of time considering all that you will accomplish. Therefore, it is important not to waste any time, and simply jump right into all the wonderful opportunities SU has to offer. With over 300 student organizations on campus, these activities are …
Summer is officially here in Syracuse, and as a "townie" who lives here year round, my first piece of advice to all the arriving students is to enjoy every moment of sunshine as much as you can. The temperature drops quickly in the fall, and the white flakes seem to arrive earlier and earlier each year. Below …
Beginning a graduate degree can present itself as an overwhelming task. Equally as stressful is the idea of finding a place to call home for the next year in a new and unfamiliar area. Luckily, students in the New Media Management program have confronted this challenge in an article written by Shuai Wang titled "Roundtable: Best Places …