I've been writing for The Daily Orange, Syracuse University's independent, student-run newspaper, since last May. Currently, I act as an assistant copy editor for the Culture section, editing several stories a week for proper AP Style and grammar.
I've written over 40 articles for The D.O., focusing on film reviews and coverage of Syracuse's local film scene. Below are some of my recent stories — click each photo to view the full article.
Action-thriller ‘Normal’ disappoints with predictable, lifeless plot
APRIL 21: Ben Wheatley’s latest action movie, “Normal,” lives up to its name, with a fittingly predictable and lifeless storyline.
‘Cinematic art’: SASFest lines up 21 central New York-produced films, videos
APRIL 20: The inaugural SASFest film festival honored central New York-produced videos and films of many genres at The Palace Theatre on Sunday.
Jack Auger always loved watching movies. Syracuse will soon view his.
APRIL 16: Syracuse University graduate student Jack Auger will be premiering his short film, “Bright Future,” at the first annual SASFest this Sunday.
‘Project Hail Mary’ is interstellar escape grounded by soul-stirring story
MARCH 24: “Project Hail Mary” is an epic celestial journey, driven by Ryan Gosling's performance and the out-of-this-world cinematography.
Eva’s European Sweets serves taste of Poland, nurtures familial customs
MARCH 17: Eva Zaczynski opened Eva’s European Sweets almost 30 years ago after immigrating from Greece in 1988.
Alexander Sammartino dropped football for writing, penned fiction at SU
MARCH 5: Alexander Sammartino, a Syracuse University alum, didn't always believe he’d be a writer, but that changed when he read William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily.”
