Duck: Myelle Lansat
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Writer archives: Myelle Lansat
Kristen Unangst: SU senior takes Orange pride beyond the Otto costume
For four years, Kristen Unangst has represented Syracuse University as Otto and taken on various campus leadership roles. Read more »
Samaritan Center accepts hundreds of pounds of donated leftover food a week
Donations from places like Otro Cinco, Chipotle and Wegmans make up 60 percent of the food prepared at the soup kitchen each day, promoting food sustainability across central New York. Read more »
SU students continue the dialogue ahead of World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on April 2, and SU students are working to increase autism awareness through events like a 5K walk. Read more »
Kitty Hoynes shaves 555 heads for childhood cancer
For the 14th year in a row, men, women and children went bald for childhood cancer and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Read more »
2nd REAL Talks to foster dialogue about economic issues facing students
After recent tuition hikes and GOP tax overhauls, this Friday’s REAL Talks event will provide a safe space to discuss financial issues facing students today. Read more »
La Liga works to resettle Puerto Ricans seeking refuge from Hurricane Maria
More than 600 individuals have sought disaster relief services from Syracuse’s La Liga since Maria hit the island in September. Read more »
South Side native Jeremy Robinson named 1st black Department of Public Works commissioner
Syracuse’s newest Department of Public Works commissioner grew up on the city’s South Side, giving him a local perspective as he serves his community. Read more »
College Democrats work to engage SU community 1 year after Trump inauguration
Here's how the College Democrats are working to foster discussion and increase civic engagement. Read more »
7 years after the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra went bankrupt, symphonic music thrives in Syracuse
After the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra went under, the music community joined in harmony to keep the sound alive. Read more »
Thanksgiving on campus gives international students a home away from home
Hendricks Chapel will host a Thanksgiving celebration for international students who are unable to travel home for the break. Read more »
New York women won the right to vote 100 years ago, but are still fighting for equality today
The 19th Amendment allowed women a voice in politics, but women across the country continue the fight for equality on other fronts. Read more »
Last-minute Halloween ideas can still be on trend
Be on trend this year with these popular costume themes. Read more »
6 fans received medical treatment after Syracuse upset Clemson
Storming field turned dangerous for a half-dozen Syracuse fans last Friday night. Read more »
After 25 years, Friends of Dorothy House keeps doors open to guests with HIV/AIDS
Michael DeSalvo and Nick Orth opened their doors to the community in 1992 without ever looking back. Read more »
From dancing with Debbie Harry to chatting with Prince, here are Bandier director Bill Werde’s top 10 music moments
After a long career in music journalism, Bill Werde has memories to last a lifetime. Here are some of the highlights from his experience in the industry. Read more »
Former Rolling Stone and Billboard editor now runs Bandier program at Newhouse
Bill Werde interviewed Prince, attended Grammy after-parties and ran iconic music magazines. Now he's head of the Bandier Program. Read more »
From astrophysics to fine art, this Ivy League student did an academic 180
For this Ivy League student, switching from logic to creativity made school a positive experience. Read more »
President of Republic Records speaks at first Soyars lecture series
Every week Bandier hosts the Soyars Leadership Lecture series to put students face to face with leading industry executives. Read more »
Whether it's rap or indie, here are 4 playlists for a Juice Jam pregame based on genre
Juice Jam is a long-standing Syracuse University tradition that welcomes all students to the new school year. Here are four playlists celebrating previous Juice Jam lineups. Read more »
Drink to the drop with this Juice Jam pregame playlist
Get to know this year's Juice Jam lineup. Read more »
Take the scenic route this fall to Onondaga Lake Park
Onondaga Lake Park looks pretty big on a map. Here's a breakdown of how to make the most of all it has to offer. Read more »
Your weekend guide to the city of Syracuse
Here are some of the best ways to spend your free time in Syracuse beyond the university hill. Read more »
Get to know The DOAA Board: Alumni Representative Stephen Cohen ('99)
While at The D.O., Stephen Cohen worked as a reporter, a copy editor and the editorial editor. Read more »
