Writer: Raven Rentas
Breast cancer exhibition by Newhouse professor aims to give survivors a voice, hope
A multimedia exhibit created by a Syracuse University professor is sharing stories of breast cancer survivors through portraits and interactive content. Read More »
Kelly Veshia’s 4 tattoos illustrate her identity and outlook on life
The senior psychology and Russian Studies double major has several pieces of body art that help tell the story of who she is, what she values and where she comes from. Read More »
Sophomore Taylor Williams 'keeps on keeping on' with her tattoo
Taylor Williams, a sophomore at Syracuse University, draws inspiration from her tattoo, which is parallel to a large scar on her back from a major surgery. Read More »
Syracuse University junior's tattoo memorializes the grandmother who raised her
Junior Alex Ferrantelli has a tattoo on her forearm that reads “you are beautiful,” in Italian to commemorate her grandmother, who died shortly after a cancer diagnosis. Read More »
Sophomore’s tattoos represent her friendship, spontaneity and ‘dancing feet’
Tyler Smith has three tattoos located on different parts of her body, but they all have a meaning personal to her. Read More »
Dancing tattoo reminds Syracuse University junior of his love for performing
Rob Bellman’s bicep tattoo reads “surrender to movement,” and shows his passion for dancing, which he discovered as a young teenager. Read More »
Syracuse University junior’s tattoo will always mark her Trinidadian roots
Shanyah Saunders moved to the United States from Trinidad with her family when she was 8. The Syracuse University junior got a tattoo that marks her Caribbean roots. Read More »
SU senior’s purple butterfly tattoo marks a promise to never drink and drive
When Donna Grammatica was 5 years old, her aunt died from drinking and driving. As a freshman, she got a tattoo to commemorate her life. Read More »
She lives in Syracuse, but Abbey Mirigliano will always be marked by Pittsburgh
As an incoming freshman, Abbey Mirigliano had a tough time making friends. Since then she’s found a second home here in Syracuse, but to never forget her hometown, Mirigliano got a tattoo of the city and a heart. Read More »
Syracuse Memory Cafe offers community for those affected by memory change
The Syracuse Memory Cafe, hosted by volunteers at the Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, gives those directly or indirectly affected by memory change a chance to gather together. Read More »
Lifeline tattoo serves as support for student who struggled with depression, anorexia
After years of therapy and time in a hospital, Emily Dyckman, a student at Syracuse University, uses her tattoo as a reminder to stay strong. Read More »
Best friends, chemists get matching carbon bond tattoos
Katie Morris and Jane Kim met four years ago, and today they share matching carbon bond tattoos to represent their love and friendship. Read More »
Syracuse organizations come together to host 3-part documentary series
In partnership with three local Syracuse organizations, The Gifford Foundation will host one of a three-part documentary series at the ArtRage Gallery on Wednesday to spark community dialogue. Read More »
Tattoo serves as motivation for Syracuse University junior to follow her dream
Angela Gallina uses her treble clef tattoo to embody her passion for music and the significant outlet it has been for her. Read More »