Writer archives: Trayson Blain
SU should provide students more opportunities to engage with the city
SU students and Syracuse residents experience the city in vastly different ways. Our columnist argues SU must try to bridge the gap. Read More »
SU must underscore professional development across all majors
Every student should graduate having completed at least one meaningful experience that requires them to apply what they've learned beyond a traditional classroom assignment, our columnist argues. Read More »
Rely on others to help build your roadmap at Syracuse University
Looking back, I don’t remember my time at SU thanks to my mistakes. I remember it because every time I needed assistance, someone was there. People are eager to help you. Read More »
Personal Essay: An unpaid NYC internship taught me about my city
This summer taught me that while internships prepare you for work, they don’t necessarily prepare you for the unpredictability of everyday life in New York. After graduation, the safety net of campus life disappears. The city doesn’t lower its expectations — you become responsible for meeting them. Read More »
Opinion: Don't point your frustrations with SU’s budget at student-athletes
We must challenge the systems making decisions rather than the people most visible within them. Athletes may be the faces students recognize, but faces and systems don’t equate to one another. Read More »
Opinion: Lack of attendance at cultural org events threatens their future
Showing up isn’t always convenient — but it’s what keeps communities alive. Read More »