Day Trips

Syracuse staycations and quick getaways for students on spring break
By Chris McPherson
March 6, 2013 - 7:44pm
Stuck in Central New York for spring break? It doesn't have to be a bummer if you try some of these activities or take a short trip.

Spring break is known as the time of year when many college students take extravagant vacations to tropical locations like Miami or Mexico. But not everyone has the cash flow in order to spend hundreds of dollars to support such a dream. Fortunately, there are still some interesting things to do around Syracuse — and if you’re tired of Syracuse, a great vacation is just a couple hours away. Here are some ideas on how to spend your spring break.

You can't paint the Middle East with one broad stroke
By Dexter McKinney
February 16, 2012 - 6:31pm
SU public diplomacy graduate student explores a new culture in Bahrain and learns no one country is like the next.

Historically, my favorite holiday has been Thanksgiving for all of the reasons most guys favor this sacred day. Aside from the festivities, football and family, it is a day that I typically indulge myself in an array of dishes from some of my favorite chefs--namely my mother. This year, however, I knew Valentine’s Day would hold a special place in my heart as it would mark the one year anniversary of the uprising that took place in Bahrain.