The NewsHouse • 24th April 2023

What's really going on with Onondaga Lake?

Onondaga Lake has been the butt of the three-eyed fish joke for a long time now–ever since the ‘80s and ‘90s when a combination of industrial and sewage waste rendered it a hazardous body of water more akin to a swamp. Now, experts say mercury levels in its fish are lower than those measured in the Adirondacks, and Onondaga County plans to build a $5.1 million swimming beach on the lake’s northern end. This is a very different body of water than the biohazard it was 40 years ago, but residents c

The NewsHouse • 13th December 2022

The Social Scene of Syracuse University

2019's "No. 1 party school" looks a little different than it did four years ago.

To call it a fall from grace would be unfair. In 2019, Syracuse University was ranked No. 1 in The Princeton Review’s party school ratings. Today many students admit that Syracuse’s reputation as a “party school” has greatly diminished. Granted, a global pandemic may have played a part in the mellowing out of the university. The social scene of Syracuse, like many things, was shaken by the pandemic and looks differ

The NewsHouse • 1st December 2022

Zainab Altuma on writing as survival and the privilege of poetry

I’ll admit that when I logged onto Zoom to meet with Zainab Altuma for the first time, I was nervous. I first stumbled upon them a year ago when I read their article about microaggressions they experienced from security guards at Juice Jam. The wisdom, conviction and bravery with which Zainab told their story struck me somewhere deep in my core, moving me to find and join their almost 5,000 followers on Instagram. Since then I have followed them through the eyes of an avid fan, as an aspiring wr

The NewsHouse • 23rd October 2022

'The Car’ by Arctic Monkeys is another example of the band's consistent growth

If you liked the singles “There’d Better Be a Mirrorball” and “Body Paint,” then you will like the rest of Arctic Monkeys’ newest album The Car, because all 10 tracks are just different fonts of the same song. But personally, I am not mad about it.

“There’d Better Be a Mirrorball” has been my go-to song this fall. It’s eerie, sad, and perfect for the time of year it was released. The whole album shares its haunting essence, and this is the natural outcome of Alex Turner’s voice paired with the

The NewsHouse • 12th October 2022

'Luckiest Girl Alive' fails to convey the gravity of life-altering trauma

While the film aimed to take on major issues in today's world, it did not depict one solid solution to any.

Disclaimer: The following article contains references to eating disorders, gun violence, and sexual assault. Reader discretion is advised. It attempts to tackle two major topics, rape and school shootings, in just under two hours, and it feels as though the film is trying to touch on as many hot-button issues as it can within that time period. Its incredibly dark themes are undermined by

The NewsHouse • 4th October 2022

Hurricanes Fiona and Ian point to broader environmental issues, scientists say

Two massive storms made landfall in U.S. territory within the span of 10 days, raising the alarm across the country about the frightening impacts of human-induced climate change. Critics argue that the frequency of storms like this is typical of what is called ‘hurricane season.’ It is not the frequency, however, with which the storms occur that is causing experts to worry.

“It is possible to get two storms coming through the tropical Atlantic during storm season,” said Dr. Tripti Battacharya,

The NewsHouse • 9th September 2022

RV campers share tales from the New York State Fair

With as many as 120 RVs on a given day, the annual event provides fairgoers a home and unique perspective.

Ruth Stanley in the bed of her car that she revamped into a makeshift camper for this year's New York State Fair.

For most of its patrons, the New York State Fair is an action-packed day trip consumed with making it to as many of the attractions as possible. For many residents of the Pink Lot, however, the fair itself is a minor detail in a long weekend that holds a deep-seeded sentimenta

POPSUGAR Love & Sex • 22nd June 2022

Are You Anxious or Avoidant? What to Know About Attachment Styles

Do you find yourself hyperfixating on whether your partner is upset with you? Do you feel as though you're constantly nagging at your significant other in search of affection? Or maybe you're the opposite: withdrawing and disengaging at the first sign of trouble.

These instincts are rooted in your attachment style, and they can impact your ability to form intimate and healthy relationships with others. Learning about your attachment style is crucial in better understanding the instinctual ways

POPSUGAR Smart Living • 12th May 2022

How Am I Expected to Be an Adult When COVID Didn't Let Me Be a College Student?

In March 2020, I was an eager freshman in college, excited for what the future had in store for me. However, I remember my anticipation being cut short when my entire school was sent home for what the administration predicted would be an "extended spring break." Little did we know that this break would turn into a global pandemic and we wouldn't see each other in person until January 2021.

Much of that 10-month period was a haze of anxiously watching the news, wistfully thinking about the new s