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Speaker Spotlight: Josh Trujillo

In my PRL 215 class, I had the fantastic opportunity to listen to guest speaker Josh Trujillo speak about his career as a senior visual storyteller for none other than Starbucks! Starbucks is a crucial element in my day-to-day life, as I'm sure it is in yours! My first Starbucks drink was a double chocolate chip"venti" frappuccino when I was in middle school; from then on, Starbucks has been my best friend. I am going to extend to you all the key points I gathered from Mr.Trujillo's presentation!    Josh Trujillo is a photographer by trade. He has photographed war, the Pope and has traveled with presidents. After a successful career as a photographer, Josh took his passion and turned it into a beautiful career, sharing some of the stories of Starbucks customers and workers. In an article he wrote for Starbucks titled "Starbucks 2019: The Year in Pictures," he stated that his work with Starbucks Stories centers around the idea of documenting some of the "
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Communications is Everywhere: Elizabeth Coburn

On May 5th, I attended a virtual discussion provided by Syracuse University's Fashion Milestone. Elizabeth Coburn, the speaker, is a junior designer at the coveted fashion magazine Teen Vogue. Coburn also graduated from Syracuse University in 2019 with a major in communications design. During college, she was an active member of   University Union and served as the design director and the art director. Before working at Teen Vogue, Elizabeth interned at Refinery29 as a Design Intern. She credits her time here for solidifying her belief that design is what she wanted to do as her profession! Elizabeth has a vital role at Teen Vogue. She works in a small art team that consists of her and two other design staff. She works on graphics to promote events, commissions illustrators for the magazine and Instagram posts. Elizabeth also helps produce photoshoots for the magazine. In the world of fashion, having solid and well-designed social media posts is exceptionally crucial. Elizabeth and

The Hot and Instagram Worthy Spots of Onondaga County

     O nondaga County is full of beautiful vineyards, lakes and orchards. Syracuse, while it is home to some fantastic restaurants, does get old! A big part of being a Syracuse University student is exploring the county and making the best of being in upstate New York! This is a list of all the best places to spend a socially distanced and covid-safe day in Onondaga County! These choices were voted on through a poll on the College Corner Instagram! Beak & Skiff Beak & Skiff is a Syracuse University fan favorite! Located in Lafayette, Beak & Skiff never disappoints with their spiked cider, loaded bloody marys and cinnamon apple donuts. When the leaves turn, this is one of the most beautiful places to be with friends and take Instagram photos! Each time I have visited Beak & Skiff, I left with a souvenir and great memories. This is a must-see in Onondaga County, but be prepared to wait a while for a place to sit! Crazy Daisies Located in Syracuse, Crazy Daisies is a prim

Syracuse University Dining Worth Your Meal Plan

Syracuse University is home to some of the, in my opinion, best dining hall food out there! We have five dining halls across campus and the Schine Student Center, all with their own mouth-watering, dynamic and diverse food options. In this article, I will be ranking the dining halls from best to worse based on your responses to the College Corner Instagram poll and my own opinion!  Schine Student Center The Schine Student center located on the Einhorn Family Walk is the new crown jewel of Syracuse University dining. It boasts fantastic options such as Dunkin' Donuts, CoreLife Eatery, a bakery, Panda Express, a pizza place and the Halal Shack. This was by far the most voted-for dining option on our Instagram poll. Whether you want a morning donut and coffee for breakfast or beet lemonade and a falafel pita for dinner, Schine is your best friend!  Ernie Davis Coming up second on my list is Ernie Davis. Located on Comstock Avenue, Ernie is by far the fan-favorite dining hall! It has a

Five Easy Recipes You Can Make in Your Dorm Room!

T oday's blog post is written by Faye Smith. Faye is a sophomore at Syracuse University majoring in Health and Exercise Science. She is an avid reader of College Corner and is excited to share her favorite dorm room meals with you! Dorm food is typically synonymous with Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Top Ramen and Quaker Instant Oatmeal Cups. All of these options are not only unhealthy but will not sustain you! Living in a dorm room does not mean that you cannot create easy, healthy and filling meals. In this article, I will share my five favorite meals to make in a dorm room.   Omelette In A Mug Omelettes are one of my favorite meals to make for breakfast. They are easy to make, delicious and nutritious. Usually, omelettes are made on the stove, but we're making one in the microwave for this dorm hack.  Ingredients:  - Two eggs - Bell pepper, halved and diced - Two slices of ham, diced - 1/4 cup fresh arugula, chopped - Three cherry tomatoes, halved - Salt and pepper  Directions: 

The Syracuse University Ultimate Breakfast Guide

Breakfast is one of the most coveted meals of the day for everyone, Syracuse University students included. Pre-coronavirus there would be swarms of students heading to Water Street Bagel Co., Oh My Darling and Rise N Shine Diner for a morning pick-me-up. COVID is a serious concern for all students and faculty, but that does not mean that we should not be able to eat our breakfast and stay safe at the same time! Here is College Corner's guide to the best and safest breakfast places in Syracuse, NY!  Water Street Bagel Co. While there is no more indoor seating, Water Street Bagel Co. is a coveted breakfast spot for Syracuse University students! It boasts wild cream cheeses such as jalapeno and pumpkin spice as well as a rosemary salt bagel! They are taking coronavirus seriously by not allowing customers to eat in the restaurant. A maximum of four people are allowed in-shop at a time, and you have to order online before coming to pick it up! Water Street Bagel Co. is most definitely a