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‘Love Is Blind’ star Jordan Keltner’s shares his reaction to Sparkle Megan's surprise pregnancy: "I'm so happy she was able to meet her goal”

Reality TV is cluttered with kooky personalities, from self-centered villains to tone-deaf airheads, but Jordan Keltner seems to be an outlier. Deemed by the internet as the most normal person on Love is Blind Season 9, Jordan stole our hearts when he stepped into the pods as a single father, vulnerably sharing that he’s raising his son, Luca, who suffers from Type 1 diabetes. Although he’s been catapulted into the spotlight through the popular Netflix dating experiment, he still refers to himse...
Decider •

‘Love Is Blind’ star Sparkle Megan Walerius breaks her silence on pregnancy, Jordan, and her viral nickname: “I did not expect it to be this talked about”

We finally have an answer on whether Sparkle Megan had a Sparkle Baby: Yes!, and his name is Brooks. 



For Love is Blind fans who may need a refresher, Megan Walerius was known in the pods for her lavish lifestyle and leading with the shiny nickname, “Sparkle Megan.” Before a baby, Megan was one of the few Love is Blind cast members to make it all the way to the end—well, almost. Before wasting everyone’s time, from her pod fiancé to us LIB viewers, Megan decided to end things with her ex Jo...
People.com •

Anne Hathaway’s 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Look Is Inspiring Us to Swap Our Jeans for Comfy Midi Skirts This Fall

Welcome to The Blueprint, where we break down the celebrity looks we want to wear right now and build them back up, piece by piece. 

Ever since the filming of The Devil Wears Prada 2 touched down in New York City, we’ve been keeping tabs on Anne Hathaway’s on-set looks.

Between takes, Hathaway (dressed in character as Andy Sachs) was spotted wearing an outfit that’s giving us major inspo for how to dress comfortably in between seasons — without sacrificing style. The actress wore a classic w...
People.com •

Amazon Shoppers with Wide Feet and Plantar Fasciitis Keep Buying These Machine-Washable Flats — and They’re Just $28

Ballet flats that are comfortable enough for all-day wear, easy to clean, and on sale? Count us in.
The Tingrise Knit Ballet Flats are marked down to $28 at Amazon right now. The shoes have memory foam insoles and a machine washable design, and reviewers have compared them to Rothy’s flats, some of which go for more than $100. One shopper, who purchased the shoes to replace their Rothy’s, wrote, “These are stylish, comfortable, and my new go-to flat.” 
Shoppers with wide feet, plantar fasciitis...
People.com •

Joanna Gaines Perfected Summer-to-Fall Dressing with a Plaid Shirt Styling Trick — Snag a Similar Top from $16

Joanna Gaines has us ready for burnt orange leaves, cool temps, and pumpkin spice flavors mixed into everything — even in August.

In a recent Instagram post, the Fixer Upper star shared the new installation of her fall decor collection in Magnolia Market at the Silos. Gaines wore a summery white tank top paired with light-wash jeans, but added a cozy touch with a functional layer that’s primed for autumn: a plaid flannel. 

We’re taking a note from Gaines’ clever summer-to-fall outfit formula...
People.com •

Our 10 Favorite Lightweight Matching Sets from Amazon’s Fashion Department Are All Under $40 Right Now

If you want to save time picking out a cute summer outfit in the morning, you can’t go wrong with a breezy one-and-done outfit. 

Thankfully, Amazon’s fashion department is still overflowing with matching sets for summer — and our favorites are all less than $40. We combed through the site’s fashion section and picked out lightweight two-piece sets with a variety of bottoms, including wide-leg pants, polished skirts, and lounge shorts. Check out Amazon’s best breezy sets to keep you cool, with...
People.com •

Amazon’s Buzziest New T-Shirt Dress Is Wrinkle-Free and Lightweight for Summer — and It’s on Sale for $13

Amazon shoppers are obsessing over a new summer dress that’s comfortable to lounge in at home and stylish enough to wear to dinner. 

The Wiholl T-Shirt Dress climbed to the top of Amazon’s chart of top-selling new dresses at the time of writing — and right now, it’s on sale for as little as $13. Early reviewers have called out its breezy fabric, which a shopper described as “cool for this summer heat.” Plus, the dress’s hemline hits slightly above the knee, depending on your height. So it prov...
FUSION MAGAZINE SU •

From the Islands to the 315

Adolfo Quan, aka DJ Willy Wonka, remembers amplifying the sounds of Caribbean music throughout house parties on South Campus. His DJ sets later expanded into Sky Barn, Upstate New York Schools, and eventually within the Tri-state area.Although he played at different schools, Sky Barn took the cake. The multipurpose space on South was filled with whining, sweating, and, of course, island flavor once a month during the Caribbean Student Associations’ [CSA] sold-out Sky Barn events.“I felt like eve...
The Daily Orange •

FADS Expo showcases creativity through student passion projects

The Fashion and Design Society Expo on Saturday started off with a fashion show, where models rocked student-created brands and labels. The clothing and accessories worn by the models represent passion projects launched at different points in students’ lives.
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When Jack Wren attended his first Fashion and Design Society Expo to show off his hat br...
The Daily Orange •

CNY Regional Market’s F Shed faces stark obstacles toward revitalization

From 2013 to 2017, CNY Regional Market's F Shed hosted a variety of performances across genres like country and EDM that, at times, beckoned noise complaints from residents. Now, it's vacant space in northern Syracuse, but it hopes to make a return this April.
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Christian Lopez vividly remembers seeing Excision, an electronic music producer known for his ba...
The NewsHouse •

Breaking down political messages in Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show

Pop culture has long served as a conduit for political activism, and Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show for the 59th Super Bowl did just that on America’s biggest stage. When the rapper, early in the performance, said, “The revolution will be televised. You picked the right time but the wrong guy,” he let us know this was about to get deep.


Although Lamar and Drake’s beef has been a hot topic, there’s a lot more to this politically-infused, symbolic, powerhouse performance. Yes, there were plenty...
The Daily Orange •

Eddie Lampkin Jr.’s Big Fellas brings Cajun spice to Syracuse

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In 2023, Antoine Smith arrived at basketball center Eddie Lampkin Jr.’s Boulder, Colorado, house with a pan of crab legs. When Lampkin bit into a juicy, smoked crab leg, he knew Smith had talent. The seafood sparked a four-hour conversation that eventually led to a business venture.
“It was crazy because we don’t really get that kind of food out here,” Lampkin said. “He came back that night, and we ta...
The Daily Orange •

‘La Vida Es Sueño’ immerses children in Spanish language, literature

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Kimberly Santana started at central New York’s only Spanish-language pre-professional theater, La Joven Guardia del Teatro Latino, when she was 5. When she stopped performing at age 12, Santana returned to her childhood theater, being the oldest among nine other cast members, including her younger brother.
“What brought me back was seeing my younger brother do what I did at a similar age, and that just...
University Girl •

In Case You Missed It: A Juice Jam Recap — University Girl

As they say in the business, the show must go on!Despite this year’s Juice Jam headliner changing a total of three times and moving from Skytop to the JMA Wireless Dome for the first time ever, the show certainly did not disappoint.It’s safe to say that there have been many changes these past few weeks to Syracuse University’s annual concert series, Juice Jam. University Union, the official entertainment programming board of SU, kept students on their toes. Original headliner PARTYNEXTDOOR was d...
The Daily Orange •

Latine greek life showcase their history, values at Night with NALFO

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“I now see other freshmen who might be in the same position I was in, and being that help...
The Daily Orange •

Gordon Parks exhibit elicits multi-sensorial experience of his trailblazing career

Anthony Bleck, a Cayuga Community College student, drove 32 miles from Fulton, New York to the Syracuse University Art Museum. He traveled to the “‘Homeward to the Prairie I Come:’ Gordon Parks” for his class taught by Melissa Johnson, his art professor.
“We talk about what wasn’t being represented in art and what’s here,” Bleck said. “And now it’s here in a really big way, and that’s really impressive....
The NewsHouse •

The growth of African American Studies at SU

At Sims Hall at Syracuse University, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech in 1965. In 1969, dedicated students fought to establish the Department of African American Studies (AAS).

This year is the 45th anniversary of the department’s fruition. Today, it functions as an interdisciplinary academic unit offering a B.A. in African American Studies, an M.A. degree in Pan-African Studies and a minor in African American Studies.

The department’s hallways are adorned with history, from the achie
University Girl •

Why Lori Harvey Is That Girl — University Girl

The backlash Ms. Harvey faces, specifically in her dating life, reveals the double standards lingering in our society today. The model is judged for what most men get praised for–dating around. While Lori gets labeled as someone who is “for everyone,” guys get called “the man,” and it’s unfair.

Lori is a young and irrevocably gorgeous woman; why do we expect her to be with one man at such a young age? Our 20s are meant to be a pivotal time in our lives to experiment with careers and relationshi
University Girl •

Meet Rihanna's New Baby Boy — University Girl

Our Super Bowl halftime baby is here.From watching Rihanna absolutely rock the Super Bowl halftime show, amid pregnancy with her recent son, to now seeing the adorable newborn photographed is a full circle moment.  And our hearts are melting. On August 1, 2023, at 7:40 am a star was born. Power couple Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed baby number two, Riot Rose. The new parents of two gave us an exclusive look into their lives through wholesome family photographs. The images featured the two music...
University Girl •

Seriously...What is going on with Doja Cat? — University Girl

But Doja is not a rookie when it comes to trolling, controversies, or straying away from norms of fame. The 27-year-old called her successful albums Hot Pink and Plant Her “cash grabs” on Twitter in May and that her fans fell for it, describing her work as “mediocre pop.” The star would also go back and forth between tweeting she’s quitting music and following up with “jk,” delving deeper into her controversies.

Back in 2020 (yes, there’s more), Twitter users, now called X, discovered an old so
Crescent magazine •

Exploring all Seven Continents

Phoebe Schechner has participated in a polar plunge. Submerged her body into the Arctic Ocean. Slept in Tanzania’s Serengeti while lions roar throughout the night. Kayaked with humpback whales in Australia. And has lived to tell the tale.

Schechner, a sophomore sociology major, was assigned a project in her middle school art class which had asked her to write down what she wanted in her future.

“I was thinking about it and one of my main passions is traveling… I was like, it’d be really cool t
Crescent magazine •

THE INSIDE SCOOP

“We all scream for ice cream” has a whole new meaning for Southern students Brandon Foligno and Benjamin Foligno. In 2021, the twins, both sophomores majoring in business administration, created their own ice cream truck called Seaside Creamery.

“We go to the beach a lot. The other ice cream trucks are always prepackaged, broken and overpriced so we came up with an idea to start our own ice cream truck and keep the prices fair,” Brandon says.

The pair started off buying their own freezer to ho
Crescent magazine •

IN THIS CORNER

From campus to the boxing ring

She wraps her hands, laces up her shoes and slips on her heavy gloves.

Prepared for her training session, she then steps into the ring to face a sparring opponent and starts her workout.

Three or four times a week Rodriguez makes the trip from her home in Waterbury to Springfield, Mass., nearly 56 miles away, and involving two hours of commuting. Her commitment to her new-found sport comes from a desire to learn all she can and to compete in boxing bouts.

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