Vaishnavi Varma ’21 uses sentiment analysis to improve social media health
As humans, we are in constant “go mode.” We are continuously transitioning from doing work, to going to class, to checking social media without taking a moment to take a
Camila Tirado ’23 raises awareness about the Wayúu tribe
In the small town of La Guajira, Colombia, resides a tribe of the Wayúu people. A woman sits cross-legged with thick, colorful thread in one hand and a weaving needle
Samuel Chazen ’21 builds a food education venture inspired by idea lists he made as a child
Sam Chazen was born to be inventive and energetic. When he was a child, he dreamed of jumping eight feet high in the air, as well as many other “outlandish
Cullen Kavanaugh ’22 is placing his bet on Spread
It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention. Progress is shaped by identifying problems or responding to crises and developing new technology or systems to adequately address them.
Alex Don ’22 creates an audio-based social media app
Social media, in principle, is a tool for connection. Regardless of their location, users can connect with anyone across the world and share photos, videos, and a plethora of other
Max Freund ’21 sees a more sustainable world world through the lens of his camera
In the rugged marshes and sultry heat of the Florida Everglades, a young boy named Max Freund takes pictures of everything he sees. In love with the rich beauty of
Aanya Singh ‘21 seeks representation and encourages women to create their own communities in the fashion industry
Many titles can be put in front of Aanya Singh’s name — editor-in-chief for Icing Collective, president at the Fashion and Design Society at Syracuse University and a creative leader.
Jules Moskowitz ’21 creates a successful fashion business in quarantine
For a lot of people, the pandemic was a time to completely unwind, grab a bag of popcorn and watch endless amounts of Netflix. Jules Moskowitz, a senior studying advertising
Jack Harrington ’22, the producer behind the Syracuse DIY music scene
“When it comes to music it’s so easy to let your ego take the wheel and have it be my way or the highway,” says Jack Harrington, a junior studying
Sam Cote ‘23 on not letting Instagram affect your creative output
It isn’t easy being a freelance photographer, illustrator, youtuber and to be writing your first novel. Enter Sam Cote. Sam Cote is a sophomore international relations and anthropology major who
Alec O’del ’22 marks a year of growth along with a year of the pandemic
As the pandemic has been upon us for a little over a year, there has been one constant throughout the chaos, fear. It is no secret that the collective mental
Elizabeth Stuart ’22, the lead singer for NONEWFRIENDS.
“I had never been in that position you know, it’s not a choir. It’s loud, it’s sweaty, it’s hot. While it’s happening, you’re blacked out. Before, you think so much
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