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How Caitlin Sanders carved out time as Otto the Orange, CuseHacks founder

Syracuse University senior Caitlin Sanders split time in between being a founder of CuseHacks and suiting up as Otto the Orange. Read More »

May 5, 2021 at 9:01 pm

Kevin Brennan: Orientation leader uses passion for helping others to shape future

Kevin Brennan’s has used to his multi-participation at organizations in Syracuse University to help others as it has also shaped his career aspirations. Read More »

April 29, 2019 at 10:57 pm

Lily Verbeck: President of Residence Hall Association uses position to inspire change

Lily Verbeck, the president of the Residence Hall Association at Syracuse University, has used her RHA position to advocate on behalf of students within the greater SU community.  Read More »

April 22, 2019 at 12:17 am

Video: Who is Syracuse: Hayley Bermel

SU senior Hayley Bermel talks about what it's like to grow up in Syracuse, New York and how that has impacted her future career path. Read More »

April 18, 2019 at 8:53 pm

John Vigliotti: Peppino’s Neapolitan owner fosters community one meal at a time

John Vigliotti, owner of Peppino’s Neapolitan, is a son of Italian immigrants who grew up appreciating the quality of authentic Italian food. He now oversees three locations and nearly 80 employees. Read More »

April 17, 2019 at 11:17 pm

Hayley Bermel: Syracuse local, sociology student advocates for her hometown while at SU

People’s Place manager, researcher and social justice advocate, Hayley Bermel aims to inspire other students to not take opportunities for granted. Read More »

April 17, 2019 at 10:20 pm

Video: Who is Syracuse: Dreya Cherry

SU senior Dreya Cherry uses her passion for music to inspire first-year students as the pit manager of First Year Players. Read More »

April 26, 2018 at 12:01 am

Video: Who is Syracuse: Ryan Patel

Junior Ryan Patel is involved with the Office of Alumni Engagement, the Forever Orange Student Alumni Council and other campus organizations. Read More »

April 24, 2018 at 10:47 pm

Video: Who is Syracuse: Emily Osman

Emily Osman, a communications design major, aims to combine her major with her love of community service. Read More »

April 24, 2018 at 7:18 pm

Video: Who is Syracuse: Kristen Unangst

Retired Otto the Orange Kristen Unangst has lived her college career with no “shoulda-woulda-coulda” moments. Read More »

April 23, 2018 at 4:23 pm

Video: Who is Syracuse: Lawrence Moten

Lawrence Moten, a Syracuse basketball legend, now mentors young children at the Boys and Girls Club. Read More »

April 22, 2018 at 10:50 pm

Deynaba Farah: Senior uses Muslim faith to influence positive change in Syracuse community

Farah helps refugees and children of African descent living in the Syracuse community feel like they belong. Read More »

April 27, 2017 at 11:50 am

Winnie Greenberg: At 82, this Syracuse native has witnessed the history of central New York

Winnie Greenberg has lived in Syracuse for her entire life. She’s worked downtown, been apart of the local arts scene and she’s seen Syracuse change drastically over the years. Read More »

April 27, 2017 at 12:49 am

Audra Linsner: Otto's Army leader pours emotion, dedication into Orange fandom

Linsner is also a member of Phi Sigma Pi, a resident adviser, a University 100 tour guide, a player on the women’s club ultimate Frisbee team and a fellow with Believe in Syracuse. Read More »

April 26, 2017 at 12:40 am

Shazif Shaikh: This student won’t sleep until he sees Syracuse University science community at its peak

Shazif Shaikh sleeps only a few hours a week, but that doesn’t dim his energy and drive to improve the science community on campus. Read More »

April 25, 2017 at 11:53 pm

Stanley Bondy: Behind-the-scenes staffer in Newhouse is known for his kindness

Stanley Bondy, facilities coordinator for the Newhouse School, stays humble despite being indispensable to faculty. Read More »

April 25, 2017 at 1:15 am

Priya Penner: Freshman fights for a more accessible campus across all marginalized identities

Priya Penner has only been on campus for a year, but she’s already making a mark through her involvement with the disability rights community. Read More »

April 24, 2017 at 11:07 pm

Jonathan Hoster: How an admissions counselor has become a 'guardian angel' for students and staff

Jonathan Hoster, an undergraduate recruitment specialist for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has a reputation as a guardian angel for students and staff alike. Read More »

April 24, 2017 at 1:37 am

Julie Walas-Huynh: iSchool mentor marks decade of coaching Otto the Orange

Julie Walas Huynh does more than just her job at the iSchool – she also coaches Otto the Orange. Read More »

April 24, 2017 at 1:31 am

David Sargalski

David Sargalski works for the Division of Student Activities with the goal of making the place he loves even better for its students. Read More »

April 27, 2016 at 11:46 pm

Kara Sheplock

Kara Sheplock grew up in Indiana but as her parents are from Liverpool, she has been an orange fan her whole life. When she came to Syracuse University for college, she was disappointed in her relationship with her RA so she decided to be one and be better. Read More »

April 26, 2016 at 11:50 pm

Micah Fialka-Feldman

Micah Fialka-Feldman is a graduate of InclusiveU and works as a teaching assistant at Syracuse, University, where he advocates for disability rights and justice. Read More »

April 26, 2016 at 10:49 pm