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Writer: Alexandra Archambault

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Asst. Copy Editor | Fall 2015; Asst. Feature Editor | Spring 2016; Asst. Web Editor | Fall 2016 Read More »

December 11, 2016 at 12:53 am

Syracuse local brings cheer to underserved communities with refurbished bicycles

Jan Maloff has always believed in the power of riding a bicycle, and he's brought that love to low income people and families in the form of repaired bikes. Read More »

October 17, 2016 at 8:00 pm

Catholic Chaplain finds ways to connect with students

Father Gerry Waterman, a total foodie among other things, was hired at SU after then-Chaplain Father Linus DeSantis passed away. Read More »

September 26, 2016 at 8:53 pm

Nutrition professor continues legacy in 50th year of teaching

Sarah Short, one of SU's most long-standing Falk professors, has boasted a lifetime of exciting adventures, her personality bringing color to SU's history. Read More »

September 12, 2016 at 8:38 pm

SU ranks No. 1 in 'Students Pack the Stadiums,' relive past Dome madness here

Are you hyped for this year's Dome craziness? Read More »

August 30, 2016 at 8:59 pm

Senior draws intricate comic book as capstone project

Alice Blank, a senior graduating with an English and textual studies degree, spent the past few months drawing an intricate graphic novel. Read More »

May 11, 2016 at 8:00 pm

Wade Whitton

After a rough freshman year, Wade Whitton began to get involved with numerous extra curricular activities, which have helped him to make the campus a more welcoming place. Read More »

April 26, 2016 at 12:49 am

Vera House runs initiatives to educate about Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Vera House is running a sticker campaign on the Syracuse University campus and is organizing the Clothesline Project in Destiny USA in order to educate the public on the issue. Read More »

April 12, 2016 at 10:24 pm

SUNY-ESF Ducks Unlimited club work to save wetlands and waterfowl

Duck's Unlimited is one of the world’s largest wetlands and waterfowl conservation groups. They have clubs on campuses around the country and ESF just started theirs this year. Their first fundraising even will be this Thursday. Read More »

April 4, 2016 at 9:25 pm

5 songs to know by The Chainsmokers

Here are five of the most popular songs by the popular duo The Chainsmokers made up of Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall who will be performing at Block Party 2016. Read More »

April 3, 2016 at 10:47 pm

Block Party 2016 artist playlist

The Chainsmokers and Chance the Rapper will be headlining Block Party 2016. John Bellion will be opening for them Here is a playlist of the top songs from all three artists. Read More »

April 3, 2016 at 8:59 pm

Hannibal Buress to perform standup at Syracuse University

University Union announced that Emmy and WGA Award nominated actor, screen writer and comedian Hannibal Buress will preform in Goldstein Auditorium on March 31st. Read More »

March 20, 2016 at 8:52 pm

Syracuse Women of Craft Beer look to redefine beer drinking population

Gloria Rakowsky was working in the beer industry when she realized there was a lack of women going to breweries and bars and talking about beer. To combat this, she started Syracuse Women of Craft Beer. Read More »

March 7, 2016 at 9:12 pm

Syrathon helps runners stay active all year and find new spots around the city

Syrathon is a series of seven races, starting March 5th and ending Oct. 16th, during which a runner tries to log the distance of a marathon and earn the title of a "Syrathoner." Read More »

March 3, 2016 at 12:32 am

For Valentine's Day, SU professors share their love stories

Three couples share their tales of falling in love and relocating to Syracuse to teach at SU together. Read More »

February 10, 2016 at 10:21 pm

SU professor Sandra Lane strives to help trauma victims in Syracuse

Sandra Lane, affectionally nicknamed the “fairy godmother” of Syracuse, is helping to develop the Trauma Response Team, which aims to help those who have witnessed gang violence. Read More »

February 1, 2016 at 9:14 pm

Archambault: Giving up refined sugar could benefit your health

Archambault and her roommate attempt to give up eating refined sugar for a week to avoid binging during finals week. Read More »

December 9, 2015 at 10:53 pm

Archambault: What sex means to me

Alex Archambault sums up her time as sex and health columnist by explaining what sex means to her. Read More »

December 2, 2015 at 8:59 pm

Archambault: To help prevent herpes, communicate with your sexual partners and use condoms

Nearly half of the 20 million newly diagnosed STD cases each year are among people ages 15-24. Read More »

November 17, 2015 at 10:00 pm

Archambault: College students need to balance work and sleep to manage stress

Since college can be stressful, students need to make sure they have a good balance of work, sleep and play to get by. Read More »

November 9, 2015 at 8:45 pm

Archambault: The science behind thrill-seeking personalities

We all know people who identify as thrill-seekers, or what Frank Farley — the former president of the American Psychological Association — calls them: “Type T personalities.” Read More »

November 2, 2015 at 9:57 pm

Archambault: Women should be able to talk openly about their sex lives

Women should be able to talk openly about their sex lives without being sexualized or chastized. Read More »

October 27, 2015 at 9:15 pm

Archambault: Fornication preferences should be personal and not judged

“Spit or swallow” can be a personal code of conduct by which many people become quite adamant. Read More »

October 19, 2015 at 9:56 pm