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Coming to America
Academics from Arabic nations spend six weeks at SU to learn about ways of democracy in a unique fellowship experience
By Kelina Imamura
It took Souhad Khriesat 14 and a half hours to fly from Jordan, a country in the Middle East, to Syracuse. The 25-year-old woman was already familiar with many symbols of American life - the music, fashion and the food. But one aspect of American life she was not accustomed to was the liberal context she and her colleagues would be studying, working and living in.
Ex-governor discusses Puerto Rico, U.S. relations
By Andrew Meola
At first, Rafael Hernández Colón spoke to his eager audience in Spanish. But when he started addressing the history of Puerto Rico's status with the United States, he switched to English. Colón, the former of governor of Puerto Rico, was well-received by a full auditorium, the majority of which were Puerto Rican.
Lecturer discusses stress' relationship with body, mind
By Paul Squire
Instead of staying up all night to finish that paper, going to sleep may be a better option. Sleep deprivation can lead to higher blood pressure, higher blood sugar levels, depressed mood and impaired cognitive function, said Bruce McEwen. McEwen, a professor of neuroscience at Rockefeller University, noted that since Americans get less sleep on average than they used to, the obesity epidemic has grown worse.
New media trends turn to Spanish language
Citrus TV's program follows national pattern
By Andrea Alemañy
With the new Spanish-language newscast on Citrus TV, students like Nectarie Sánchez have a chance to not only use their language skills but to be on the forefront of media progression. "I feel very proud that Syracuse is one of the first schools that is doing something aimed at the Hispanic market," said Sánchez, a sophomore French and music industry major.
'Lights Out' encourages saving energy
By Heather Mayer
Hannah Morgan didn't like how this year's Focus the Nation teach-in handled issues of energy consumption, so she took matters into her own hands. Morgan, a sophomore environmental science major at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, jumpstarted Lights Out week, which started Monday and runs through today in response to the lack of emphasis put on energy conservation.
Not eating before a big night out might be common for some students, but for others, it's the epidemic of drunkorexia
By Katie Papo
It's not a new phenomenon, but it has a new name. Drunkorexia, according to a New York Times article released March 2, is shorthand for "a disturbing blend of behaviors: self-imposed starvation or bingeing and purging, combined with alcohol abuse." "It's a vicious cycle," said Dessa Bergen-Cico, health and wellness professor at Syracuse University.
