Generation Y : Four years at SU leads to countless memories, lasting friendships, lost items
Surprise! Just when you thought you finally got rid of me, I'm back with what is now officially my last column. So, here we are,… Read more »
Writer archives: Lauren Tousignant
Generation Y : National High Five Day important holiday to celebrate
Close your eyes and take a moment to envision life three weeks from now.You've finished your last final. There are no more all-nighters in your… Read more »
Generation Y : Although statistics for Generation Y look grim, the silver lining gleams through
Last week, I wrote a column discussing the continued attack on the future of our generation.We're bludgeoned with grim statistics, then criticized for complaining too… Read more »
Generation Y : Generation Y also deals with challenges, not as different as elders claim it to be
I have six Google alerts set up on my Gmail account. Among them, one is reserved for Mitt Romney's campaign, one for all the latest… Read more »
Generation Y : All-nighters during midterm weeks brings on nostalgia for senior columnist
Studies show sleep deprivation can cause a multitude of health conditions: weakened immune system, irritability, headaches, hand tremors and so on. I don't doubt that,… Read more »
Generation Y : Santorum's vision for American future shows flawed philosophy
The GOP race for the presidential nomination has produced some incredibly entertaining television programming in the past months.Rick Santorum, former Pennsylvania governor, appeared on MSNBC's… Read more »
Generation Y : Former intern expects unrealistic results from lawsuit with Hearst magazine
Every couple of years, the debate of the unpaid internship manages to resurface. Should they be allowed? Can they be considered illegal? What, if anything,… Read more »
Generation Y : Angry generation of Americans needs appropriate outlet to air frustrations
There's a lot of words that have been be used to describe the current atmosphere of our nation in the past couple of years. Annoyed,… Read more »
Generation Y : Generation dependent on YouTube creates overconfident, unoriginal users
This past weekend, 'Saturday Night Live,' hosted by Daniel Radcliffe, aired a mock talk-show skit titled 'You Can Do Anything!'The hosts, photo blogger Christina Nickels,… Read more »
Generation Y : Youth Misery Index at all-time high, little done by presidential candidates to help
During his presidential campaign in 1976, Jimmy Carter frequently referenced the Misery Index, a percentage produced by adding the unemployment and inflation rate.The index is… Read more »
Generation Y : From economic crises to leaving Big East, 2011's bad news had its silver lining
Last December, Business Inside republished a collection of predictions for what life would be like in 2011. The predictions, originally by The New York Times… Read more »
Generation Y : Young Occupy protestors care more about sex, drugs than democracy
It's encouraging to see young people out protesting in the Occupy Wall Street movements. Even if they aren't sure what the Occupy movement is fighting… Read more »
Generation Y : GOP candidate Ron Paul shines through minor media attention
With a fairly basic, Jon Stewart-informed knowledge of politics, I tend to laugh (as compared to cry or scream) at the circus the Republican Party… Read more »
Generation Y : Awareness statuses: Poor substitutes for real activism
Facebook is great for a lot of things: remembering people's birthdays; sharing pictures of fun weekend activities; stalking former classmates, friends and attractive teaching assistants.One… Read more »
Generation Y : 17-year-old fame seeker goes classic rather than sloppy route
Our country has always been disgustingly abundant with fame-seeking wannabes, especially since reality television swallowed our brains whole. Small-town sweethearts discover peroxide and the push-up… Read more »
Generation Y : With figure behind 9/11 dead, deeper understanding of terrorism possible
After the demise of Osama bin Laden, many publications ran headlines that claimed how terrorism was forever changed, that Bin Laden dragged our post-9/11 definition… Read more »
Generation Y : Last year of college offers cool reality check about life after SU
They say time flies when you're having fun, but holy crap. I have whiplash from how fast the past three years went by. But here… Read more »
From senior to freshman class: Take some advice
Jealousy, nostalgia, pride — all adjectives you'll be experiencing in four years, when you begin your senior year at Syracuse University. They're among the… Read more »
Generation Y : Rising seniors should work to revitalize old traditions, become active in final year
Here we are again — the end of another semester, another year gone. And with the hangover of Mayfest and impending finals looming over our… Read more »
Air guitar competition redefines 'rocking out'
Once she saw the movie 'Air Guitar Nation,' Sydney Hutchinson was hooked. Since then, she has attended multiple air guitar competitions. She recalled two… Read more »
Art exhibit displays multi-media work by SU students
Industrial and interaction design majors in Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts will host their annual ID+ show beginning Wednesday and running through… Read more »
Alter ego: Drag kings and queens switch gender roles with dynamic, comedic performances
UPDATED: March 29, 2011, 12:27 a.m. UPDATED: March 28, 2011, 9:30 p.m. CORRECTION: In this article, the word 'transsexual' was incorrectly used to identify the… Read more »
Spring fashion 2011 : Bright idea: Designers turn up the volume this season after muted hues, prints
After a fall season focused on sleek lines and neutral colors, designers ditched the minimalism and dove back into the neon hues and loud patterns… Read more »
Generation Y : Lady Gaga's thirst for eccentricity continues to bury real talent, personality
I've ranted about her before. Her undeserving spot on Vogue's Best Dressed of 2010 issue; the creepy raw meat dress she wore when she hugged… Read more »
