reality TV

From student to star, Syracuse alum Ashley Iaconetti's journey on "The Bachelor" ties back to her days at SU
By Cassie DiLaura
March 2, 2015 - 6:30pm
Looking back on her transition onto reality TV, Iaconetti said many of the things she learned from the Newhouse School helped her along the way.

Since her days as a multimedia journalist for Syracuse University's NCC News, 26-year-old Virginia native Ashley Iaconetti has made quite a few different names for herself while being on "The Bachelor:" the virgin, the crier, and self-proclaimed “Kardashley.” But despite the tears and drama, Iaconetti said being on "The Bachelor" was the "best experience of her life."

SU community dishes on the hype surrounding reality TV
By Dani Villalobos
December 20, 2011 - 7:04am
Reality TV's affordability and entertainment value inspires Syracuse television enthusiasts to make their own shows.

For Chris Xaver, it started early.

At two years old, the reality TV personality toddled up to the television set, arranged the antennae, and set the box to the correct channel. With a freshly filled bottle in hand, she promptly shushed everyone in the room.

PBS' The Galloping Gourmet was on and she needed quiet.