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New year, new you, new tattoo?

Looking to get inked in 2018? Tattoo artists from Halo Tattoos and Vessel Tattoo Co. explain the evolution of tattoo styles. Read More »

January 22, 2018 at 9:31 pm

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 »

December 4, 2017 at 10:45 pm

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 »

November 27, 2017 at 10:17 pm

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 »

November 13, 2017 at 9:24 pm

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 »

November 6, 2017 at 10:17 pm

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 »

October 30, 2017 at 9:30 pm

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 »

October 23, 2017 at 10:01 pm

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 »

October 3, 2017 at 12:16 am

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 »

September 25, 2017 at 10:40 pm

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 »

September 11, 2017 at 11:05 pm

Senior recalls childhood toy with surprise tattoo

Emma Lohrs would never have been allowed to get a tattoo when she was younger, but now that she has one, the idea doesn’t seem so wild. Read More »

May 1, 2017 at 8:33 pm

Grad student embraces anxiety with German tattoo

Chase Ferren reminds herself to use discomfort and anxiety as fuel with “Dasein” tattoo. Read More »

April 24, 2017 at 9:32 pm

This sophomore's tattoo is about to be fire

Cameron Hart’s mother is Japanese, through his tattoo sleeve he is able to connect with that side of his family. Read More »

April 17, 2017 at 8:59 pm

Aidan Meyer's 3 tattoos keep his life in perspective

Aidan Meyer’s three tattoos are results of difficult experiences he has endured, but symbolize what he has learned from them. Read More »

April 10, 2017 at 8:33 pm

Sarah Utz bonds with bud through books

The junior chemical engineering major read “Fahrenheit 451” with her friend just before college, and the two share a tattoo to commemorate the meaningful novel. Read More »

April 3, 2017 at 8:08 pm

Mar Regan’s 11 tattoos mark experiences and struggles

Mar Regan believes that any kind of tattoo has meaning. Many tell the story of coming to terms with sexuality and gender identity. Read More »

March 27, 2017 at 9:59 pm

Senior’s tattoo marks past struggles with self-harm and how far she’s come

What is now isn’t always what’s going to be forever. Senior Linnea Nordgren talks about the beautiful meaning behind her tattoo. Read More »

March 20, 2017 at 9:38 pm

Senior gets tattoo of his original character

The happy creature on Kevin Wegener’s arm is a testament to his awkward adolescent years. Read More »

March 6, 2017 at 9:18 pm

Harry Potter tattoo gives graduate student a piece of home

Harry Potter’s Patronus was a stag. For Pankhudi Sinha, an arts journalism master's student, it’s her tattoo. Read More »

February 27, 2017 at 9:47 pm

Senior’s tattoos tell story of journey with depression, anxiety

Sarah Kulbersh’s tattoos bring the idea of wearing your heart on your sleeve to a whole new level. Read More »

February 20, 2017 at 9:57 pm

Sophomore’s tattoo is a tribute to her family pride

Families come in all shapes and sizes. Morgan Lyons shows her love for her family with a contemporary lion on her arm. Read More »

February 6, 2017 at 10:17 pm

Senior’s tattoos commemorate family and friends who suffer from genetic disease

Muscular dystrophy has defined the lives of Julia Parus’ friends and family. Her tattoos tell the story of their struggle and the lessons she has learned throughout her life. Read More »

January 30, 2017 at 9:06 pm

AM-JAM Expo to host competitions and offer tattoos

The 31st Annual AM-JAM Tattoo Expo will be help this weekend at the Ramada Carrier Circle. The expo will feature tattoo artists both local origins and international. Read More »

January 25, 2017 at 9:31 pm

Flower tattoo inspires junior to design more tattoos

Krishna Kher designed her own tattoo as a tribute to her loving grandparents. The junior environmental and interior design major hopes to become a tattoo artist someday. Read More »

January 23, 2017 at 9:14 pm