Tag: personal essay
Jan. 1 isn’t everyone’s New Year’s Day
Our columnist argues that the American tendency to focus on self-betterment for the new year can be harmful, and points to Jewish, Muslim and Sikh practices of reflection as healthy alternatives. Read More »
In sharing how we mourn, we can better process loss
The insuppressible state of grieving arises as soon as the unnerving shock regresses. It is such a strange biological response to something which we do not fully understand. Read More »
Pre-health advising at SU needs further aid to better support students
At SU, many students experience inconsistencies with their advisors. But those on the pre-health track need better, more personable help in particular given the intensity of their curriculums. Read More »
Trusting social media will leave you misinformed
You don’t have to pick up a book or print if you don't want to, the real sources are just as readily available as the news that comes from our feeds. Read More »
Welcome Week is only as intimidating as you make it
The most important reminder I repeated to myself was that I wasn’t alone in only knowing a few people — almost everybody in my shoes was trying to be liked and make friends right away. Read More »
December graduates deserve greater commemoration for their achievements
In order to commemorate the summer, fall and winter graduates, times that could work to celebrate every group should be actively sought out by SU. Read More »
Friend groups in college should not be that complicated
Friend groups create an illusion of being an official group that you must be let into. If you are on the outside of one, it can be really daunting to approach a group of friends and try to hang out with them. Read More »
Volunteering for a nationwide nonprofit has had positive impact on me
Being able to be a beacon of hope for kids who have had it so tough is a really wonderful thing, and I implore all of you to find your Kesem. Read More »
With perpetual bad news, why shouldn’t I be pessimistic?
Abandoning all belief in America gets us absolutely nowhere, but on the other end of the spectrum, seeing bad news and wishing for betterment is equally futile. Read More »
In college, finding love seems impossible. But putting yourself out there can help
It’s not easy to put yourself into an uncomfortable setting. But by doing so, you may end up finding the person who gives you a sense of newfound comfort. Read More »
I don't regret taking a gap year. You should consider it
If school was an ‘open wound’ for me, taking a gap year was ‘stopping the bleeding. Read More »
With the Year of the Rabbit underway, keeping Lunar New Year traditions is important
Keeping these traditions alive is important to me, especially in a predominantly white institution. Read More »
The Seated Lincoln statue does not represent SU's current ethics
I believe Lincoln would want his statue removed, for these are the same values that he too admired. He would urge us to reconsider his position. Read More »
The challenges of standing out as a Black student at SU
When I walk onto campus, it feels like I’m entering an environment that's completely separate from the city. Read More »
The difficulties of having tics on a college campus
There is a need for education and the normalization of neurodivergent lives in our society, especially at the university level. Read More »
Scattered lessons from junior year
After a year of unprecedented events, reflecting on my junior year at SU has led me to learn important personal and societal lessons. Read More »
Transferring from a small school to SU finally helped me flourish
Transferring to Syracuse University showed me the beauty in attending a school with over 20,000 students. Read More »
The recent rise of anti-Semitism shouldn’t be ignored
It’s unacceptable that discussions of the rise of anti-Semitism are few and far between. Read More »
Here's what a 14-day quarantine at the Sheraton Hotel looks like
Though the prospect of being stuck in a hotel room for two weeks sounds unbearable, the reality is far from it. While not an enjoyable experience, quarantine could be a lot worse. Read More »
