Tag: tattoo tuesday
Brendan Butcher remembers friends and family with tattoos
Brendan Butcher has two different tattoos to remind him of his family and friends — the two groups that support him in life. Read More »
Zoey Woldman, family honor cousin with matching holly tattoos
Zoey Waldman's cousin, Torie Mae Costas, died of cancer last Christmas. Woldman and her family honored Costa's memory with holly branch tattoos. Read More »
Angela O'Neil remembers father's summer camp letters with tattoo
Angela O'Neil spent most of her childhood summers away at summer camp, but her dad wrote her letters almost every day. When he died, she tattooed his signature. Read More »
Cape Cod native remembers family, nature, friend with Big Dipper tattoo
When junior communication sciences and disorders major Hannah Pells was a little girl, she and her dad used to stargaze from their driveway, inspiring Pells' constellation tattoo. Read More »
Junior's tattoo helps her stay positive through college transition
Junior Madelyn Brouillard got her first tattoo of a sun symbol to honor her relationship with her mother and as a reminder to stay positive. Read More »
Junior gets 'Boston Strong' tattoo in honor of 2013 marathon bombing
Junior Ben DiGiulio got a tattoo in remembrance of the Boston Marathon bombing, which he experienced firsthand in 2013. Read More »
Junior gets wrist tattoo to honor the beauty of life
Junior Marnie Landau got her tattoo with her friend to honor losses they both suffered that year and to pay homage to her Jewish religion. Read More »
Senior's skyline tattoo reminds her of childhood memories
Senior Madeline Brooks wanted the constant reminder of her hometown, Chicago, after college graduation. She got the Chicago skyline on her inner forearm, to always keep her childhood close. Read More »
Junior uses tattoo to honor friend who died in car accident
Jason Reif's tattoo of a bloody fist is a daily reminder of a friend he lost in a car accident. Before the friend's death, the two had a pact to get a tattoo if the other died. Read More »
Senior graduate student uses body as a canvas for tattoos
Graduate student Joshua Harris got a large tattoo representing evolution, which he says plays a large role in his life. Read More »
Senior gets tattoo of favorite song to help her through tough times
Jacqueline San Nicolas got her first tattoo in honor of her favorite song "Swim" by the band Jack's Mannequin. Read More »
Junior gets multiple tattoos to honor family, heritage
R.J. Epoch and his immediate family have always been very close. He uses this tattoo to wish his family peace and show his family how much he loves them and that he is always thinking of them. Read More »
Junior gets tattoo of adoption agency logo to remember his past
Konstantin Hicker got the logo of the adoption agency he was in as a way to thank them for helping him find a family that give him love and support everyday. Read More »
Junior's tattoo acts as rebellion against conservative roots
The youngest of three children in a conservative, religious family, Hailey New was viewed as the baby. To rebel against this image, she got a tattoo against her parent's wishes. Read More »
Senior uses tattoos to honor mother's sacrifice
Senior Joel Canela got his first two tattoos freshman year to honor his mother, who he said supported him his child life without the help of his father. He uses the tattoos to honor his mother's sacrifice. Read More »
Senior's white ink tattoo connects her with childhood
Senior Alexandria Aruck decided to get a white ink tattoo of a quote from the classic children's book "Love You Forever," as it connects her with her family. Read More »
Freshman's lion head tattoo connects him to home
Freshman Pierre Marie has a tattoo over his heart of a lion's head, which connects him to his hometown of Lyon, France, and reminds him to always protect what he loves. Read More »
Sophomore gets musical tattoo to remember concert pianist past
Jolanis Alexandre began playing the piano when she was six years old. Although she doesn't plan on continuing her piano career after college, her musical tattoo will always be a reminder of her past. Read More »
Junior lighting designer works as theatrical electrician for Syracuse Stage, SU Drama
Anna LiDestri is a junior theater design and technology major who, after being inspired by a Paramore song, decided to get an upside down lightbulb tattooed on their arm in honor of their profession, lighting design. Read More »
Butterfly inspires junior's tattoo in honor of her late brother
When a butterfly started following Cassidy Farrelly around, she knew it was a sign from her brother, who died when she was a senior in high school. That yellow butterfly inspired Farrelly's tattoo on the back of her neck. Read More »
Senior's tattoos represent major moments, inspirations in his life
Senior Jesse Noll has two tattoos: the first, a quote from the film "The Hours" that inspired him, and the second, a geometrical deer to honor his grandmother's memory. Read More »
Freshman's tattoo pays tribute to his mother's breast cancer battle
Dana Grey's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when he was a junior in high school. To surprise and honor her, he got a tattoo of a pink breast cancer ribbon on the inside of his right foot. Read More »
Senior connects with grandparents through sign language tattoo
Senior Jessica Bowden learned American Sign Language to better communicate with her grandparents and even got a tattoo, which says, "I love you" in ASL, to honor them. Read More »
Sophomore's tattoo represents her time at elephant conservation center in Thailand
Meredith Jackson went to Thailand for two weeks, where she was so inspired by her volunteer work at an elephant conservation center that she got a tattoo to remember the experience. Read More »