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New photo and video editing apps have become social media platforms for college students
By Dayna DiJoseph
May 16, 2017 - 2:35pm
The nationwide popularity of Musical.ly and VSCO among teenagers and young adults have changed the way some SU students are participating in social media.

They have been featured in Rolling Stone and Business Insider for bursting onto the social media scene. They have gained popularity and millions of users despite many older than 25 being unaware of their existence. They have climbed the Apple app and Google Play stores’ charts peaking in the top ten. All these reasons drove communications and rhetorical studies junior, Dalena Vu to download Musical.ly one spring night while hanging out with friends.

Syracuse history comes to life on Instagram
By Georgie Silvarole
February 8, 2016 - 11:43am
David Haas, creator of an Instagram account dubbed @syracusehistory, is dedicated to sharing the stories of historic buildings and interesting homes that Syracuse residents might not know about.

David Haas calls the city of Syracuse his home. It's where he grew up, it's where he bought his first house and it's where he finds the most interesting stories to share.

Seen at the New York State Fair
By NewsHouse Staff
September 3, 2015 - 11:20am
Photographers explore the the New York State Fairgrounds in search of moments and images that capture the annual event.

Midway rides. Fried foods. Animal exhibits. Live music.

For nearly two weeks at the close of every summer, the New York State Fair serves up these in hopes of generating memories for hundreds of thousands of people.

With a wide array or entertainment, exhibits and foods, the opportunities seem endless for nearly 1 million visitors expected during the 12-day event.

Win prizes in our 5th annual Tweet and Seek!
By NewsHouse Staff
April 8, 2015 - 11:23am
Take part in our Twitter trivia contest that will test your knowledge of Syracuse University and The NewsHouse for a chance to win incredible prizes.

Do you like winning stuff? Think you know your way around NewsHouse and Syracuse University? Well then, we have plenty of fun in store for you this month.

The NewsHouse Tweet and Seek will have you searching for clues in our articles, scratching your brain for answers to SU trivia and snapping photos around campus for your chance at winning any of dozens of great prizes.

Prompted by viral video, campus forum to draw wide variety of students together for open discussion
By Nicki Gorny
September 11, 2014 - 4:08pm
The Syracuse University chapter of the NAACP will hold a forum Friday in Grant Auditorium at 1 p.m.

Organizers of the Friday’s campus forum are anticipating a diverse audience for their open discussion on issues of race and identity on Syracuse University’s campus

Students win big at Tweet & Seek 2014
By NewsHouse Staff
April 28, 2014 - 3:44pm
Our fifth annual social media trivia contest offered awesome prizes for NewsHouse followers and fans.

What's better than awesome stuff from your favorite Syracuse shops and hotspots? Free stuff from your favorite shops and hotspots.

Our annual Tweet & Seek contest awarded free gifts to our followers and friends just for correctly answering daily trivia.

Introducing the #whyareUsmiling project
By Liz Gravier
May 30, 2013 - 1:10am
Designed to make people happy, #whyareUsmiling isn't as much a question as it is a movement to get people to do it.

What makes people smile?

There are hundreds of languages spoken across the world, yet the only universal one cannot be heard.

A smile is a smile.

Everyone is a native; it requires no right or wrong look, no right or wrong accent. Without even a sound, the only universal language can be understood by all.

Eight must-have apps for a Spring Break road trip
By Melanie Deziel
March 1, 2013 - 2:14pm
If a major vacation isn't in the works this year, use these road trip tips and apps to make this Spring Break the best yet.

When a tropical getaway isn't feasible and a weeklong cruise isn't in the budget, many students opt for a four-wheeled adventure for Spring Break. It's often cheaper than flying, it allows for interesting – if unplanned – detours, and it gives you an excuse to sing car karaoke with your pals for hours on end. 

Technology, meet "Phonography"
By Briana Prevost
September 21, 2012 - 6:13pm
The photography exhibition at the Tech Garden demonstrates the ingenuity of local and international cell phone snapshot artists.

Cell phones have long surpassed their primary means of communication. They are now used to direct us from point A to point B, to make us dinner reservations and to calculate the direct percentage of tip money to leave the waiter. And thanks to the new gallery exhibit, Phonography, people can now showcase their cell phone photography in Syracuse for all to see.