360 Magazine: Spring 2016 by SU 360 Magazine

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH VPA TO BROADWAY LIFE ON THE HIGHWAY

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Since its debut at Syracuse University in 1998, 360 has always strived to achieve a balance between tradition and change. Founded by Lanre Mayen Gaba, 360 has a different focus, format and feel than its predecessors. What remains constant is the publicationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s firm dedication to inform students about cultural and political issues found on campus, in the community and the world at large. We look at a story from every angle.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Madeleine Buckley MANAGING EDITOR Taylor Georgeson LONG FEATURES Senior Editor: Meghan Rimol SHORT FEATURES Senior Editor : Leah Wimmer Assistant Editor: Keturah Raymond FRONT OF BOOK Senior Editor : Stefani Clark PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Cait Cordova

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am standing in Castle Court, and we’ve just made it to the Final Four. I’m actually having as good of a time as my Instagram photo suggests, incredibly proud to be a student at this school. Looking back on that moment, regardless of the fact that I’d had this magazine on my mind for most of the game and celebration, I feel like I had at least a slight grasp on this beautifully vague idea we call “culture.” Culture, I think, is simply anything that shapes who we are as a collective – experiences, places, people and behaviors. And the culture of Syracuse is incredibly interesting and diverse. Solely looking on our campus, you can see amazing examples of Syracuse’s culture, manifested in Castle pre-games, events on the quad, games in the Dome and so much more. However, writing for, and now editing, a magazine about local culture has forced me to look off of this hill and see just how far the Syracuse culture and community extends. There were people miles away who were just as excited about basketball as I was that night in

Castle Court. And there is so much going on right here in the city around us. Some things in this community are incredibly unique. In this issue, you can read about a bicycle bar on page 12 and minor league football (who knew, right?) on page 6. And then there are people, including some of our peers, who help shape and spread culture. On page 14, you can learn about a senior who decided to self publish a book. Or, on page 16, you can see the amazing impact one girl’s activism campaign has spawned, both on and off our campus. So, I hope you like this collection of culture we are bringing to you. Read, enjoy, and explore the community you’re living in. Best,

Madeleine Buckley

WEB DIRECTOR Courteney Larocca Assistant: Annika Hoeim DESIGN DIRECTOR Alyssa Hernandez PHOTO DIRECTOR Natalie Goldstein DESIGNERS Alyssa Hernandez Jessica Dischiave Sydney Hirsh Meaghann Lahiff PHOTOGRAPHERS Shanyah Saunders Molly Bolan Leah Wimmer

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FROM BEER TO BELLY DANCING P10 BARCYCLE BUILT FOR MORE P12 THAN TWO iWRITE FOR YOU P14 ENOUGH IS ENOUGH P16

#FITNESS GOALS P2

4 student fitness Instagrams

OH SNAP! P4

Snapchat unites campus

VPA TO BROADWAY P5

SOCCER. BIER. PEANUTS

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TUNING IN TO COMMUNITY P24 LIFE ON THE HIGHWAY P28

Q&A with SU alumni

MINOR LEAGUE MAJOR FUN P6 3 featured local sports teams

DESTINATION: DESTINY P8 Ten things to do at the mall

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Healthy Kelsey

Words: Keturah Raymond Images: Instagram

#FitnessGoals

SU students bring fitness motivation to social media

G.R.I.N.D Athletics

INSTAGRAM: @healthy_kelsey

INSTAGRAM: @grind_athletics

CREATORS: Kelsey Coughlin

CREATORS: Larson Bodden & Bilal Vaughn

Healthy Kelsey was started by Kelsey Coughlin the summer after her freshman year. She says she was inspired by other fitness and health Instagram accounts and saw it as an expansion to her personal blog, healthy-kelsey.com. Kelsey says what keeps her invested in her Instagram account is the sense of community online and how supportive the Instagram fitness community is. “I turn to these people when I need a little more motivation and I know that some people turn to me when they need that extra push too,” Coughlin said. “I treasure every one of my followers and appreciate the support they give me every day.” Kelsey promotes honesty and transparency with her Instagram followers and says she would never promote drastic diet regimes or over obsessive workout plans.

G.R.I.N.D Athletics was started by Bilal Vaughn and Larson Bodden the summer of 2015. Since then they’ve expanded from just an Instagram account to a full on program at the university. The two started G.R.I.N.D Athletics with hopes to bring the world of health and fitness to the community they live in. With the mottos “You can’t be grEAT, if you don’t EAT!” and “#AGNG” (all grind no glory) the students hope to get people attracted to working out themselves. “We have a great following online,” Vaughn said. “But in order to complete our mission, we’ve got to attract more of an audience that doesn’t necessarily do the ssame thing as us.”

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INSTAGRAM: @feelgoodnakie

INSTAGRAM: @justgym

CREATORS: Jaleh Kermani

CREATORS: Justin Hilgart

Feel Good Nakie was started by Jaleh Kermani after her senior year of high school. The account is a combination of pictures of healthy meals, workout memes, inspiring quotes and short videos of gym workouts. With over 4,000 followers, Kermani credits her success on Instagram to the support she has received from others.

Just Gym was created by Justin Hilgart, an aspiring bodybuilder. He started the Instagram three years ago when he first got the idea to start doing bodybuilding competitions. Aside from his aspirations, Justin says he started his Instagram to inspire others to live happy and healthy lives. At first it was hard starting out for Hilgart. He didn’t receive much support from his friends but he says he received a lot from strangers on Instagram. He has now extended his brand into a clothing line with t-shirts that embody his mission statement and the “Just Gym Mentality.”

She follows the motto, “if you feel good, you’ll look good” and vice versa, hence the name of her Instagram “Feel Good Nakie.” She believes that to live a healthy lifestyle, it is not only about being active, but it is also about eating right. “Health is simple,” Kermani said. “Yet the physical fitness many strive for is inseperable from what one might call a spiritual fitness.”

“The Just Gym Mentality is all about living an active healthy lifestyle and that is the motto I am using my accounts to promote,” Hilgart said.

Just Gym Feel Good Nakie

“Since I never leave my studio, it’s cool to see everything that is happening on campus through the Campus Story.” -Izzy Hedinsson, freshman architecture major

Oh Snap!

“At the end of the day, it is about targeting your peers

The Campus Story captures the spirit of SU

with relatable content and quick humor.” -Thandar Zone, freshman economics major

Words: Shanyah Saunders

From capturing a friend’s embarrassing moment, to taking a selfie with Otto or recording your favorite song at a live concert, Snapchat is an outlet to share memories in an instant.

“The Campus Story definitely brings out people of different ethnicities.” -William Lombardi, sophomore information

Launched in early 2015, Syracuse University’s Campus Story has everything from Orange pride to Syracuse weather reactions and is full of memes like “Key to Success,” “Damn Daniel” and “The Dab.” Campus events rarely go unnoticed, because students advertise them on the Campus Story. Students also “live snap” their experiences, including game days, fundraisers and even episodes of “The Bachelor.”

management and technology major

In addition to uniting college students through a series of snaps made by their peers, the story has brought some campus-wide fame. These students combine creativity with humor and relevance. Hashtags like #GetCultured and #OttosArmy, as well as segments like “Weather by LaNia” and “Enjoy Your Day” appear on the story daily.

“When I see something funny, the first thing I want to do is ‘snap’ it, and then I think about if the student body will laugh too.” -Gabi Marzolf, freshman ETS major

”There is no trick to making it on the Campus Story. To be honest, I just post snaps of my daily life as a normal human being and hope for the best.” -Emma Vielbig, freshman musical theater major

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SU Alum goes from The Hill to The Big Apple

A graduate of Syracuse University’s theater program, Tyler Jiminez ’15, already got his first big break in the industry. He plays Zebulon the Butler, as well as understudy for Simeon and Pharoah, in the Broadway touring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Words: Stefani Clark

Q: In what ways did the theater program at SU help you with preparing for roles and auditions? A: Before attending SU, my preparation for auditions and roles didn’t go much further than learning my lines and some minor character work. Now I am able to analyze a song, score, and script to find out what really is in the text. I can dig much deeper to more truthfully portray a character. Q: How did you get into theater? A: I first got into theater in middle school. Like many, I wasn’t good at sports, and so when I found theater, I found my tribe. I connected with the other students and teachers that were involved in theater.

Q: What was your favorite part about theater in school? A: My favorite part about school was the opportunity to work on so many different roles. In class and performances, I was very fortunate to try my hand at some challenging material that helped to stretch me as a performer. Q: What goes into preparing for live shows? A: With live shows, knowing the material through and through is key. You can only honestly portray a character onstage if you have done your work in terms of analysis and preparation. Also, with live theater, you must be ready for when things go wrong. Whether a set piece comes in late, or a costume breaks, you must think fast and continue the show. Q: How do you cope with negative auditions? A: I have yet to experience a really ‘negative’ audition. There are, of course, auditions that don’t go as planned. However, what I like to do is think on the audition afterward. I mentally take notes on what I thought went well versus what I want to improve upon for the next time, and I move on. Q: What are your aspirations for the future? A: My aspirations for the future are fairly simple. I want to keep working. I aspire to be in an original musical, to work with influential directors and choreographers, to break into TV and film, to name a few. I want to get better at this craft and dig deeper. As long as I am able, I hope to do what I love, which is performing.

Q: How did it feel when you learned you got the part in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat? A: I was ecstatic when I found out I booked Joseph. I just graduated in May and expected to audition for a while before I got anything, so when the call came, I was surprised and overjoyed. Q: Who are your biggest inspirations? Who do you look up to the most? A: I really look up to the alumni of SU Drama who have been consistently working. Jesse Mueller, for example, has had a really exciting career thus far and continues to grow as an actor and performer. I look up to her a lot. Q: What is the best/worst piece of advice you’ve received about theater and performing? A: I don’t know about best and worst, but one of my professors at Syracuse gave me pretty sound advice. Referring to deciding whether to take or decline jobs, he said that there are three reasons to accept a job: 1. It is a great career move. 2. It is great financially. Or 3. It is artistically fulfilling. He said that if a job fulfills two out of the three, the job is pretty much a for sure bet. That was Brian Cimmet. Q: What are your aspirations for the future? A: I aspire to be in an original musical, to work with influential directors and choreographers, to break into TV and film, to name a few. I want to get better at this craft and dig deeper. As long as I am able, I hope to do what I love, which is performing.

Minor League, Major Fun Local teams offer sports entertainment off The Hill Words: Meghan Rimol Illustrations: Joleyne Herrera Between football, basketball and lacrosse, sports fans at Syracuse University have plenty of opportunities to cheer on the Orange in the Dome. However, the most dedicated Cuse fans can take a chance and step off campus to enjoy some of the city’s local sports teams. The Syracuse Crunch, Syracuse Chiefs and Syracuse Strong offer hockey, baseball and football fans the opportunity to see games that aren’t played at the Division I level. Whether you’re a dedicated fan looking to catch a game or just want to have a fun night out in the city, check out these local teams and grab some tickets for the next game.

SYRACUSE STRONG Many SU students have attended football games inside the Dome, but there’s something special about enjoying a Friday night game under the lights—and with the Syracuse Strong, Cuse fans can get their fair share of outdoor games, too. Last fall, the Syracuse Strong kicked off their inaugural season with the Empire Football League, beating out six other teams to earn the title of league champion. The Strong is a minor league professional development team, playing games all throughout the summer and fall. The games are played at a local high school and aim to unite the people of Syracuse, said Eric Belair, the team’s communications manager. “The goal of the Syracuse Strong is to bring fans entertainment with thrilling football,” Belair said. “The Strong use fan involvement throughout their games and the team feeds off the crowd’s energy.”

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SYRACUSE CRUNCH

SYRACUSE CHIEFS

Hockey fans looking to catch the next big NHL star should snag tickets to a Syracuse Crunch game, played at the War Memorial at Oncenter arena in downtown Syracuse. A member of the American Hockey League and the primary development affiliate team of the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Crunch is popular among local hockey lovers.

Nothing says spring in America quite like a baseball game. When the weather warms up, head down to NBT Bank Stadium to watch the Syracuse Chiefs play Triple-A ball. At every Thursday home game, hot dogs and Coca-Cola products are on sale for just $1, and Saranac, Labatt, Coors and 1911 alcoholic products are sold for $2.

Senior Meg Stahl, the Social Media and Graphic Design intern for the Crunch said that the smaller fan base makes the games more intimate. “You have the chance to meet and chat with [players] and get autographs after every game,” she said. “A lot of our most loyal fans have really gotten to know the guys on a personal level. It doesn’t get much cooler than that.”

Sadie Goodrich, a sophomore, regularly attends Chiefs games and pre-purchased tickets for opening day with her brother. “I think going to the games really helps me take my mind off all the stress of schoolwork,” she said. “I also think that the fact that it is a minor league sporting event plays a role in the game being so relaxed. The fans really go to have fun and spend time with their family.”

Fans of the four other New York state minor league teams often make the trip from Rochester, Binghamton, Utica or Albany to support their teams and help the Crunch pack the arena.

Destination: Destiny

There is more than just shopping at one of the largest malls in America Words: Laura Superina Photos: Molly Bolan

Pole Position Raceway Give your tired shopping feet a rest and go for a ride at the Pole Position Raceway on the third floor. The electric indoor go karts race at speeds up to 45 miles per hour, and the “Arrive and Drive” series provides up to nine racers with 10 minutes of track time to get up to speed.

Grab a friend and experience a two-person gyroscope that spins in random directions to simulate the effects of outer space conditions on humans. This activity allows you to feel the zero gravity effect and weightlessness that astronauts undergo while on space missions.

Wonder Works WonderWorks is an amusement park inside the mall that offers over 100 attractions and 40,000 square feet of space to play. Exhibits include an inversion tunnel, a “Space Discovery Zone,” an illusion art gallery, XTREME 360 bikes and more. Don’t look down as you climb across one of two ropes courses dangling hundreds of feet above unsuspecting shoppers.

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Astronaut Training Camp

5 Wits Check out 5 Wits to immerse yourself in realistic, hands-on adventures that use all of your senses. Technology and special effects allow you to put yourself in the center of action as you complete four different challenges: a deep space adventure, an Egyptian tomb adventure, a castle adventure and an espionage spy mission.

4D XD Extreme Motion Theater Enjoy a unique theater experience as you are taken on an adventure that combines a 3D film with special physical effects and full motion simulation seats. This venue gives you the opportunity to not only watch a movie, but be at the center of the action.

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Funny Bone Comedy Club Eat and laugh at this comedy club that is nationally recognized for bringing upcoming talents and stars to entertain. The venue provides live entertainment four to five times a week. It also offers a restaurant and bar for refreshments during the show.

Laser Tag Grab your friends and invite them to a game of Laser Tag. Strap on your vest, grab your laser gun and run off with your opponents into the black light filled course.

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Glow Golf Challenge your friends to a game of mini golf with a twist while at the mall. Destinyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colorful glow-in-the-dark course offers a fun spin on the classic game.

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Enjoy a bowling alley, pingpong, billiards, a restaurant and two customized bars at this 55,000 square foot venue. While taking part in the fun, save some money and treat yourself to the 2 for 1 drinks any day of the week.

Amazing Mirror Maze

Stimulate your mind and try to navigate your way out of a maze full of wallto-wall mirrors. This maze offers challenging and confusing fun for all age groups. Once you escape the maze, check out photos of your navigation attempt taken by a hidden camera inside the exhibit.

Words: Eunice Kim and Meghan Rimol

Step out of your comfort zone and into the classroom with these unique SU classes

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Do you always have a book in CFS 388: Human Sexuality your hand? Learn all about relationships and attraction, and see if you can finally figure out how to land your longtime crush.

HST 369: The World at War Take a glimpse at politics, culture and daily life during the two World Wars with this interactive history class.

ETS 320-2: Authors: J.R.R. Tolkien Get your Lord of the Rings fix while you explore the writing style and works of one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite authors.

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Were you the MVP of your high school sports team?

PED 221: S.C.U.B.A. Dive underwater to explore the depths of the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building pool, and walk away with your own S.C.U.B.A. certification. PED 250: Team Sports Relive your high school glory days, with the chance to play sports from basketball to lacrosse to softball and more.

DTS 245: Bellydance Get ready to move your hips like Shakira! Learn how to be the hit at your next party while shaking it to the beat.

Are you the next Bobby Flay? FST 422: Wine and Beer Appreciation Drinking in class? You bet! Impress your friends at the bar with your newfound knowledge of your favorite beverages

FST 201: Professional Baking You can have your cake and eat it too, with lessons in ranging from dessert decorating to dough making.

FST 416: Cultural Cuisine Take the opportunity to explore the world through food and taste yummy dishes from many diverse cultures.

A BARCYCLE BUILT FOR MORE THAN TWO

Unique bike project to carry you through the streets of Syracuse Words and photos: Molly Bolan

passion for creation and a love for the city of Syracuse set the minds of Michael John Heagerty, a Syracuse enthusiast, and Michael Giannattasio of SALT Makerspace into motion. They imagined “The BIG Yellow Fellow,” a pedal powered pub to carry tourists and locals through the streets of Syracuse. A “barcycle” built for 16, the innovative mode of transportation works in tandem with the Onondaga Historical Society, the Connective Corridor and SALT Makerspace to bring a social aspect to the promotion of small businesses in the city. The BIG Yellow Fellow will be the product of many different creators led by Giannatsio at the Makerspace in Downtown Syracuse. “I can already feel the breeze and laughter,” one donor wrote on the project’s GoFundMe page.

Heagerty originally came to Syracuse ten years ago to work for his aunt and uncle, who own Kitty Hoyne’s Irish Pub, giving him experience in the hospitality business. More recently, he began getting involved with the tourism industry and is the founder of NOexcusesSYR, a company dedicated to providing locals and visitors alike with fun and memorable tours of the city. Heagerty considers himself “the teller of [the] city’s tales and… the polishing rag of its hidden gems.” The BIG Yellow Fellow is not Heagerty’s first mobile project. He was also a part of the team that created the Mobile Literacy Arts Bus, a Winnebago-turned-classroom that visited all 18 city schools in Syracuse over the course of a year. In addition to driving the MLAB, Heagerty taught students to record their own music. Though not a native to the area, Heagerty has a true passion for Syracuse.

“I’m in love with a lady who is always showing me new ways to appreciate her and revealing her past to me,” he said. “She keeps me up at night and makes me excited to wake up for each day I spend with her… Her name is ‘Sar-ah’...cuse.” The project’s essence is rooted in the history of Syracuse. In 1893, entrepreneur Edward Carl Stearns began manufacturing Yellow Fellow Bicycles in Syracuse for consumers all over the world. The distinct dandelion-colored frame was one of the most popular models produced at that time, making Syracuse a household name. “The city is ready for a fun, unique group activity that positively promotes its local history,” Heagerty said. The minds behind the barcycle hoped to raise $16,000 by mid-January. They provided incentives to encourage donations -- a hug from both Heagerty and

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Giannattasio for a $10 donation, a keychain and custom pint glass for $30 and a free pass for a ride on the barcycle for $250.

struggling. The barcycle will aid in helping accomplish this by only allowing products made in New York state to be sold onboard.

While they did not meet their goal by the intended deadline, they were able to exceed the amount needed to complete the project after an anonymous donation of $10,000.

The BIG Yellow Fellow upheld its ideals for supporting small businesses when it made its debut during the St. Patrick’s Parade in Downtown Syracuse. Since then, the barcycle has made plans for several other appearances throughout the Syracuse area.

The BIG Yellow Fellow is discussed across various social media with the hashtag #YellowFellowSyr. Many donors send words of encouragement to those behind the project. In the words of one contributor, the BIG Yellow Fellow is “sure to brighten [the] streets with welcome color, joyous movement, and high spirits.”

Through the continued use of the BIG Yellow Fellow, Koch said that she believed that hope for revival lies in the solutions that bring a lively spirit back into the town, which is what the project could provide.

Natalie Koch, a professor at SU who specializes in political geography, believes the barcycle will promote a sense of community throughout the city and draw more attention to downtown Syracuse. Koch said that since the opening of Destiny USA in 1990, downtown businesses have been

O iWRITE FOR YOU

Words: Shumin Lai Photos: Madeleine Buckley

On the cover of his book, senior Aarick Knighton references “generation-i,” which represents a generation of young people he said are “empowered to live the life they envision and follow their dreams without the approval of others.” Last summer, Knighton, an information management and technology major decided to write a book from the millennials’ perspective. He independently published “Generation-i, The Millennial Mindset” via Amazon’s Createspace in October. The book sold more than 150 copies.

“I did not expect that many people to read it,” Knighton said. “A lot of people from school congratulated me.” Knighton said the “i” stands for the information and Internet age. Faced with media outlets’ stereotypes of millennials, he wanted to demonstrate in his book that college students are a different type of generation, influenced by information technology. “We do not read newspapers. We get news from Twitter and Facebook,” he said. “That does not mean it is bad. That is what technology is supposed to do, speed it up.” Knighton said one of the reasons he likes writing is because he does not think he is good at public speaking. “I can write for days and you understand it,” he said. “But sometimes the words do not come out as I want them to when I talk.”

SU SENIOR PUBLISHES BOOK FOR AND ABOUT MILLENNIALS

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Knighton did not realize that he would also be interested in technology until he was admitted to the School of Information Studies at SU. This also led to his involvement with the SU social media team and him becoming the writer for the technology column in the Daily Orange.

“ ‘i’ stands for the information age”

“The Daily Orange really helped me with writing,” Knighton said. “They actually treated it as a skill.” Maren Guse, the Assistant Director of Digital and Social Media at Syracuse University News and adjunct professor at the iSchool, met Knighton two years ago and thought he was a “very bright, very intelligent hardworking guy and had a real understanding of social media.” When hearing that Knighton wrote a book, she was surprised at first, because she said it is a huge step for students. However, because of Knighton’s involvement and dedication at work, Guse thought writing a book made sense for him.

he said he found especially important in his work with college students. “The students are millennials and those are our customers,” Kobland said. Knighton is graduating in May and says he does not have a plan for the future yet, but hopes to write a fiction book. “I just took the chance to write a book, but I am not sure that’s going to be my main job,” Knighton said. “I want to travel before I enter the workforce because the best way to learn is to travel, and you get experiences when talking to people.” For now, Knighton still wants to maintain his passion for reading writing. He said he keeps up the habit of writing by jotting down what happens during the day on his phone. His daily notes may be the inspiration for the next novel coming from the SU student.

“College students are a different type of generation”

“THAT IS WHAT TECHNOLOGY IS SUPPOSED TO DO: SPEED IT UP”

After reading “Generation-i,” Guse thought that Knighton did an excellent job “capturing, analyzing and articulating sort of the younger generation’s dilemma with social media.” Last semester, Knighton joined Cuse Cast, SU News Service’s weekly broadcast, and worked with the manager, Keith Kobland. Kobland said the book helped him better understand millennials, which

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH SU student’s self-love campaign helps others embrace and accept their imperfections Photos: Shanyah Saunders & courtesy of Sara Eckhardt Words: Karli Ann Gasteiger

t’s the evening of Feb. 24 and Goldstein Auditorium is overflowing with girl power and feminist morale. Three powerful words in a bold red font are projected onto the stage against a black background. The crowd begins to chant in unison: “I…AM…ENOUGH!” as all join in a celebration of acceptance, diversity and self-love. The culminating event of the second ever “I Am Enough Week,” which was held from Feb. 22 to 25, included a self-empowerment pep rally that was part of a movement that senior Sara Eckhardt started last year. It began as a social media-based photo campaign after Eckhardt watched a TEDx Talk entitled “The Power of Vulnerability,” given by Brené Brown. The broadcast and digital journalism major said the talk strongly resonated with her, and in response, she set out to start an empowerment campaign on campus. The idea was simple. Anyone could pose for a picture with a sign that had “I Am Enough” proudly scrawled on it and all of the pictures would be put on Facebook. After she posted her vision in her sorority’s Facebook group page, her idea immediately garnered support from her Alpha Gamma Delta sisters and ultimately, the rest of the campus community. In its second year, “I Am Enough” has spread nationwide and become a far-reaching movement. Five other campuses have launched their own “I Am Enough” campaigns, including Ohio University, Wayne State University, Lycoming College and Duke University.

What started as a small idea has transformed into a campaign that serves to help individuals affirm their love for the person who can sometimes get shoved aside the most– themselves. Eckhardt recognized that this is heightened among the college demographic. “In college, it’s a very competitive environment,” Eckhardt said. “We’re all learning, we’re trying to be our best selves, we’re looking for employment… and that’s a huge breeding ground for insecurities, because you see other people who are doing so many things on campus. And you’re like, holy crap, I need to do more things.” Eckhardt continued to state the stresses many college-aged woman continuously face, saying the expectations we have for ourselves can be unrealistic and damaging. “Not only do you have to be super intelligent and be incredibly involved, you also have to be super pretty and skinny… how do you balance it all?” she said. Eckhardt said that we are prone to hurting ourselves in these ways on a daily basis, without being conscious of the negativity we cause. Because of the prevalence of these feelings in the daily lives of so many young people, Eckhardt said she’d love for the campaign to have an even deeper impact and for “I Am Enough” to be more than a mantra with a one-week shelf life. “It is ‘I Am Enough Week’ but how does that translate to the rest of the year and how can we keep it going?” Eckhardt said.

Enter Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, the keynote speaker of this year’s “I Am Enough” Week. Gunsaullus, or “Dr. Jenn” as she is widely known, is a sociologist specializing in sexuality, gender and relationships. She provides coaching, counseling and educational services in her private practice of sociology, creating safe spaces for what she considers “taboo topics.” “To even have a message that says ‘I am enough’…that doesn’t mean you’re surrendering to shitty things about yourself,” Dr. Jenn said. “‘I Am Enough’ to me is about being vulnerable and authentic… It doesn’t mean you’re not continuing to learn and grow and challenge yourself and put yourself out there for new experiences.” This past February, she visited Syracuse University during “I Am Enough Week” to speak about hook-up culture and the sticky implications it can have on selfesteem and self-respect, especially among college women.

“We are all beautiful and messy,” Dr. Jenn said. “And our human beauty and our human messiness, that’s all of us.” Taking this vulnerability and authenticity and channeling it into activism is something that Dr. Jenn thinks is very commendable. “Being an activist in this area means being very courageous,” she said. “It means putting you, personally, on the line for being judged and criticized. And it’s freakin’ beautiful.” Sarah Stewart, a sophomore psychology and forensic science double major, was one of the many passionate supporters of the movement from the very start after discovering the power of empowerment for herself. “This is a message that we should be spreading, it shouldn’t just be closed into our chapter…we can make this bigger,” Stewart said.

She, along with other supporters of the movement, have been working to ensure that it does grow. She was chosen, along with junior Rachel Lockhart, to take over the campaign after Eckhardt graduates this spring. Stewart said the campaign added features this year, including signs that read “She Is Enough” and “He Is Enough” along with the traditional “I Am Enough” signs. “Not only do you have to boost yourself up, sometimes your friends need outside help boosting themselves up,” Stewart said. “You can look in the mirror and be like, ‘Oh, I look great today’ but when the other person says you look great today, I feel like that does a little more for you.” The campaign’s Facebook page is gaining more and more attention due to its editors’ daily posts, Stewart said. As more people catch on to the movement, she said some of the parents of students are even liking the page. This year, the movement garnered a presence on Twitter

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“Not only do you have to be super intelligent and be incredibly involved, you also have to be super pretty and skinny… how do you balance it all?”

and Instagram as well. Stewart said that Eckhardt also wants the campaign to have a major event for each day of the week in future years. Stewart said she is thankful for not only being a part of the campaign, but being able to know Eckhardt herself. “She’s the person who doesn’t just say ‘hi’ to you, she says ‘hi’ to you with the biggest smile on her face and she asks about your day. She cares so much about anyone that she sees that it makes you feel good about yourself,” Stewart said. “I’m hoping that, through this campaign, I can help people get that same feeling.” Going forward, Eckhardt said she plans to pass on the movement but still work with the leaders wherever she is. She hopes for the campaign to continue through the leadership of a junior and senior in her chapter each year. “I want everyone to be involved, I don’t want it to be just a Greek life thing or just an AGD thing,” she said. “I’m very interested to see how that evolves, because I would love for it to blossom. I don’t know how it will play out, but it will happen over the next few years.”

S o c c e r. B i e r. Pea n u t s . Get a taste of German heritage at Wolffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biergarten Photos: Leah Wimmer and Taylor Georgeson

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eathered brick and a polished wooden sign with a red and black inscription hanging out front invites customers to step inside Wolff’s Biergarten, located just off Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse. The sunlight peeking through the windows sheds light on a large, indoor tree covered with a blanket of peanut dust. Soccer flags — Brazil, Australia, Germany, England and Mexico — decorate the ceiling in blues, reds, greens, yellows and whites, and Intertwined moose antlers form a chandelier over the bar. A black-andwhite picture of Bier women adorns the wall. The lights are dim and a plethora of television screens illuminate the room. This rustic decor adds a unique touch to the sports bar, giving customers the feel of a traditional German Bier Garden. The ground is covered in peanut shells that crunch underfoot. Bartenders and regulars encourage customers to throw the reminents on the ground. The click of a gumball machine dispenses not candy, but peanuts. The peanut machines offer customers a choice of wasabi, honey roasted or Cajun flavors. Syracuse University senior Aly Massa regularly visits Wolff’s Biergarten as an alternative to the typical campus bar scene. “I love the Biergarten because they have an enormous selection of beer that you can get in big quantities and hefty steins,” Massa said. “Plus, the idea of getting free peanuts and the thrill of

throwing the shells on the floor adds to the experience.” Lagers & Pilsners, Wheat Biers, Darks & Dopplebocks, Ale’s & Ciders and a weekly bier special are just some of the many options on the drink menu. The beers come in 0.3L, 0.5L or, if you are daring, 1.0L. The bartender said one unusual drink, the “pickle-back shot,” is a popular choice with the regulars. The drink is a Jameson whiskey shot, followed by a shot of sour pickle juice, for $5. Meanwhile, if a soccer player scores on-screen, the customers jump up and cheer, as if they themselves just scored the winning goal, and bargoers cannot help but smile. Another soccer team scores, and yet again everyone cheers, resulting in the clinking of glasses and beer overflowing. The excitement in the air fuels the jovial atmosphere, as more and more fans jump on the bandwagon. This is not just a place to go when looking for a great time with friends, or to simply watch a sports game, but also for celebrations. On your birthday, if 1.0L will not suffice, you can receive a free 2.0L bier in the traditional German “das boot” glass. Wolff’s Biergarten has another location in Albany, New York, which holds an annual Oktoberfest Block Party that includes dachshund “wiener dog” races, keg bowling and additional activities. The biergarten’s love of dogs does not stop with dachound races. At the bar, you just might feel a soft and furry creature bump up against your leg, running circles around your feet and sniffing peanut shells. All dogs are welcome at Wolff’s Biergarten and many customers regularly take advantage of this invitation.

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TUNING IN TO COMMUNITY

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Co-op orchestra brings music back to Syracuse

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“Co-op” is quickly becoming a 21st century buzzword. From farmers markets to banks, member-owned cooperatives seem to be springing up in nearly every industry. However, as one of only two co-op orchestras in the United States, Syracuse’s Symphoria is making a unique name for itself through music and public outreach. Symphoria was founded in December 2012 after the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra was dissolved due to financial difficulties. It was built under a co-op structure in order to maintain a more resilient business model and avoid challenges previously faced by the Symphony Orchestra. It is currently made up of 50 musicians who own a part of the orchestra and contribute to its development and operation. Jon Garland is a member of the Symphoria horn section, on the board of trustees for the organization and an instructor of horn performance at Syracuse University’s Setnor School of Music. Previously serving as chair of the musicians committee for the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Garland was one of Symphoria’s founding members. He believes that the cooperative model has allowed Symphoria to be more collaborative and open than a traditionally structured orchestra. “Musicians are very involved in the governance of the organization and artistic decisions,” Garland said. “Sometimes, in a traditional orchestra, if there is not full transparency between different

components of the organization, there can be distrust. When we arrived at this structure, we didn’t want to go back to that.” Symphoria’s musicians are also strongly committed to youth arts education and community outreach. The orchestra regularly integrates performances focused on this mission into its schedule. “The reason we exist is to connect to as many people as we can with great music,” said Catherine Underhill, Managing Director of Symphoria. “It’s our job to demonstrate our value to the community because that’s where we get our support.” Symphoria performs three to five concerts each month, including many sold-out shows. Their performances, usually held at the Crouse Hinds Theater on East Onondaga Street, include classical music, movie scores, Broadway tunes and jazz numbers. In March, Symphoria also had a show featuring popular Disney songs. The orchestra also has a Star Wars themed show planned for late May. “We’ve experienced tremendous growth since opening in 2012,” Garland said. “We’ve added more concerts, dramatically improved the quality of our music and seen double digit increases in attendance in the last year.” In just over three years, the orchestra has not only united the music community, but become a thriving contributor to Central New York’s cultural heritage. “We try to encourage people to come downtown and experience some of the cool stuff that’s going on, and certainly Symphoria is part of that opportunity,” Underhill said. While the orchestra has had a successful start in Syracuse, its musicians are focused on maintaining a strong and diverse audience to ensure Symphoria’s

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The reason we exist is to connect to as many people as we can with great music. It’s our job to demonstrate our value to the community because that’s where we get our support.

longevity. Garland said that the group is working to revitalize their following by considering people who may be new to orchestral performance. “There are people for whom the concept of coming downtown to a concert hall, getting dressed up and listening to a classical piece may be completely foreign,” Garland said. “They might not know what to wear, or when to clap if it’s a multi-movement piece. The idea of sitting still and listening to music for a few hours might not be appealing.” Symphoria developed a concert series called “Spark” in an effort to make the orchestra accessible to these diverse audiences. “Spark” combines musical performance with the unique venue and an atmosphere that Underhill said is “intentionally informal and social.” A recent concert in the series was held at the Museum of Science and Technology in Armory Square. “The orchestra performs in short sets with multiple breaks so people can move through the museum, have a bite to eat and talk with people,”Underhill said. Another one of thWe orchestra’s main objectives is to encourage more young people to attend concerts and participate in musical education programs. Symphoria’s concerts are free for children under 18 and college students can attend any event for just $5. Symphoria also offers opportunities for younger students to foster their musical skills by performing with the orchestra’s musicians at a larger and more professional venue. “We have a number of high school and middle school orchestras and music ensembles that perform before we perform on the main stage of the Civic Center,” Underhill said. “We have been in 25

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schools in the last six months, and more than 4,000 kids have attended something of ours for free.” Many of the Symphoria concerts also involve collaborative work with students at SU’s Setnor School of Music, particularly those in the Syracuse Oratorio Society, a vocal ensemble made up of students and community members. A number of Setnor professors are musicians in the orchestra and regularly encourage their classes to attend and participate in events. “We did a special concert called ‘Credo’ with the Syracuse Oratorio Society and several other choruses in the area, which was performed at the cathedral downtown,” Underhill said. The orchestra also hosts a program called “Healing Harmonies” intended to give back to the Syracuse community. By teaming up with healthcare institutions in the CNY region, Symphoria is able to bring live music with therapeutic benefits directly to hospital patients undergoing treatment. In these settings, live music has been shown to have positive effects on the overall well-being of patients by reducing blood pressure and easing anxiety. Working closely with healthcare providers to meet the individual needs of patients, the orchestra performs for patients and their families free of charge before and during treatment. “We are working hard to be innovative and collaborative,” Underhill said. “This is an orchestra that’s very passionate about what they’re doing and the experience of hearing them live is quite inspiring.”

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LIFE ON THE

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One writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey down Route 66 to live and learn with strangers on the road Words and photos: Annika Hoiem

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oute 66 stretches across 2,400 miles, two-thirds of the continent and eight states, including California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Illinois. The road is a place of nostalgia, heart, generosity—a place where humans are decent and kind, if not inexplicably quirky. More than the bizarre road-stops and breathtaking views, neon signs, greasy diner food and vintage Packards, it is about people—different in viewpoints, mannerisms, backgrounds, and philosophies— somehow united by a winding stretch of dilapidated pavement. When my mother and I got into our rented Subaru Legacy for 14 days on the road, I never expected to meet the incredible characters I did. Though our car model was

lackluster, the people we met were quite the opposite. From our bed and breakfast proprietor, Roger, who had a strong affinity for Mary Todd Lincoln and could barely make an omelet, to Hazel, a resident of Shamrock, Texas, who was a woman of few words but many hugs, I met unforgettable people who impacted me greatly. Angel Delgadillo, affectionately known as the “Guardian Angel of Route 66,” was the only barber in Seligman, Arizona when 1-40 was constructed with no off-ramp to his town, leaving it nearly isolated. It was 1978 and Route 66 had been decommissioned, but Delgadillo and 15 of his community members gathered to petition for Route 66 to become a historic site and effectively saved the highway. I am ashamed to admit I hadn’t heard his name until I started my journey, but once I had, I couldn’t help but seek him and the town out.

But when my mother and I pulled up to Seligman, I was immediately enchanted. Brightly colored flags, flowers and whirly-gigs blew softly in the wind. Kids ran everywhere with glee and families sat licking ice cream cones, all while music played softly from a small shed. “We are living in such a fast-paced way of life. On Route 66, people come to relax; people come to reminisce about who we used to be yesterday…We are the true America of yesterday,” Delgadillo said as I sat down with him inside his gift shop. Though he’d retired from the position of town barber, this small corner room off of his gift shop remained. He sat in his barber chair at the center of it all: articles, plaques and pictures. He fought for this place with a passion and a fervor that still gleamed in his eyes and smile.

“IT’S YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT NEED TO CARRY HIS LEGACY,”

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“You have to believe in yourself. People will try and hold you back,” he said. “You can do it, so long as you think you can. But there is one person who can stop you from achieving your dreams, and that is yourself. No one else can stop you.” Delgadillo wasn’t the only person I spoke with on the road; everyone on my journey welcomed me with open arms and a free cup of coffee. I would sit and chat with the most wonderful, dedicated people, who weren’t afraid to put all of their own money, time and energy into this road. It was their passion, their way of life. My mom and I found another Route 66 enthusiast at the El Trovatore Motel. Sam Fisher was clearly overjoyed to share the history of the road, the motel and his town, Kingman, Arizona. “The government wanted to put money into reviving Route 66, but I don’t like taking money from the government,” he said. “I’ve put a lot of money into this town, but I’ve

loved knowing that I helped rebuild it.” He and his wife were delighted that a young person had come to stay, putting my mom and me in the “Michael Jackson Room” that all their typical older clientele were too frightened to stay in. “It’s young people like you that need to carry his [Delgadillo’s] legacy,” he told me. This road unites people not only through its cherished history, but geographically and relationally as well. Whenever I asked people why they decided to work along the Route, the answer was always because of the diverse group that they met everyday. “One time we had people from nine different countries in one day,” said Diane, who works in the Chamber of Commerce for Shamrock, Texas. The Chamber is housed in a converted cafe and serves as the inspiration behind “Ramone’s Body Art shop” in the movie, Cars.

Gazing at a general store map of all the visitors’ hometowns, I saw not only people from across the United States, but every corner of the world. It’s even the number one tourist destination for travelers from the Netherlands. “All it takes is genuine concern about the people that come into the store,” Delgadillo said. “What people want is, when they walk into the store, to be treated like human beings…when small businesses start treating people with respect and dignity, it’ll just grow.” Sure enough, I was met with smiles, warm hugs and gifts everywhere I went. There were unbelievable sunsets, a giant milk carton, sparkling chandeliers, wondrous canyons and a plethora of vintage cars in the middle of nowhere—but what I found most striking was the warmth I received from those I had never met.

The true Route 66 is an old, torn up, bumpy road with strange markers, such as: “When you come to the fork take a slight left, then a slight right at the yellow sign, followed by a sharp turn before a barn.” During my journey, I came to discover that it wasn’t the physical road that these people were so afraid of losing, it was its spirit. There’s nothing wrong with a road that’s faster and more direct. In fact, ironically, that was what Route 66 was created to be. The issue comes when our transportation and technology strip away our empathy and heart, creating a barrier between us and our roots. We can drive a faster road, as long as we remember to slow down once in a while and appreciate where we came from, like the founders of Route 66 have done.

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