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Joey Pagano on Syracuse campus

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Accepted in high school despite cerebral palsy, I expected the same in college. What went wrong?

In this personal essay, posted on Syracuse.com as I graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in May 2021, I discussed my three years as an undergraduate at Syracuse University, my takeaways, and my goals.

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Publications

Central Current
Jerk Magazine
The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com
Central New York Magazine
Yahoo
Eagle News Online
The Daily Orange

Beats Covered

Esports room at Syracuse's Barnes Center
Photo by Lucy Messineo-Witt

Esports and Gaming

Covered Syracuse University’s esports scene for The Daily Orange in Spring 2021.

Asian-American woman with mask
Illustration by Nabeeha Anwar

Race and Gender

Covered race and gender for The Daily Orange throughout the 2020-21 school year.

Karen Gutfreund puts socio-political messaging at the forefront of the “Deadlocked and Loaded: Disarming America” exhibit on display at ArtRage gallery. Artwork by Amy Pleasant.
Courtesy of Karen Gutfreund

The Arts

Covered arts and culture in Central New York for The Daily Orange in Spring 2021.

Front left wheel of wheelchair and left foot of user
Illustration by Thanh Thai

Disability

Covered local and national disability socio-cultural issues for The NewsHouse in Spring 2021.

Stories

Read more about the article Cheering Others On — A Crucial Part of OPM2
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  • Post published:March 2019
  • Post category:Columns/Personal/The Positivity Project

Cheering Others On — A Crucial Part of OPM2

Imagine you find out a friend received the opportunity you both have always wanted. After the initial disappointment, would the bitterness linger or would you celebrate with them? It would…

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Read more about the article Enthusiasm: Cherishing an Opportunistic Mindset
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  • Post published:March 2019
  • Post category:Columns/Personal/The Positivity Project

Enthusiasm: Cherishing an Opportunistic Mindset

Our attitudes play a major role in determining the direction of our lives. I won’t say they’re the absolute deciding factor — but I will say bringing enthusiasm to the…

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Read more about the article DJ Riot Ten, Crankdat to bring 2019 tour to The Westcott
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  • Post published:February 2019
  • Post category:Reporting/The Daily Orange

DJ Riot Ten, Crankdat to bring 2019 tour to The Westcott

DJ Riot Ten has only one message for concertgoers: “My sets are not for the faint of heart.”   Ahead of his trip to The Westcott Theater on Friday night for…

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Read more about the article SU Winter Carnival to feature activities celebrating cold weather
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  • Post published:February 2019
  • Post category:Reporting/The Daily Orange

SU Winter Carnival to feature activities celebrating cold weather

Syracuse University’s Winter Carnival is returning to brighten up the gloomy winter season. The festival opens Tuesday morning and runs through Feb. 23, aiming to offer a variety of activities…

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Read more about the article Love: A Crucial Part of Our Lives
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  • Post published:February 2019
  • Post category:Columns/Personal/The Positivity Project

Love: A Crucial Part of Our Lives

Every February, we go out and purchase heart-shaped chocolates and bake heart-shaped cookies to represent our love for certain people. But all that matters about those chocolates and candies is…

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Read more about the article OPM2: Helping Others Through Adversity
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  • Post published:January 2019
  • Post category:Columns/Personal/The Positivity Project

OPM2: Helping Others Through Adversity

This article is also available on The Positivity Project's website. When a conflict arises, we tend to do one of two things – we either come together and bond as…

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Read more about the article In a World Full of Distractions, Prudence Cannot be Undervalued
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  • Post published:January 2019
  • Post category:Columns/Personal/The Positivity Project

In a World Full of Distractions, Prudence Cannot be Undervalued

I’m somebody who values living in the moment and working with what you have presently. Yet, I have learned to mix that in with preparing for the future, which has…

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Read more about the article Thinking With Our Hearts:  Is it Possible and What Does it Mean?
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  • Post published:January 2019
  • Post category:Columns/Personal/The Positivity Project

Thinking With Our Hearts: Is it Possible and What Does it Mean?

Some would say our hearts keep us alive, but I will always argue that they keep us living. Using our hearts to think doesn’t leave us asking “what if” questions.…

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Read more about the article Perseverance: How to Push Through the Tough Times and Get to the Great Ones
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  • Post published:January 2019
  • Post category:Columns/Personal/The Positivity Project

Perseverance: How to Push Through the Tough Times and Get to the Great Ones

The feeling of tears rushing down your face is among the worst sensations we experience, but it sets up some of the greatest moments of our lives. When the tears…

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Read more about the article Optimistic Mindsets: What Feeds us During Positive Moments and Pushes us Through Negative Ones
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  • Post published:September 2018
  • Post category:Columns/Personal/The Positivity Project

Optimistic Mindsets: What Feeds us During Positive Moments and Pushes us Through Negative Ones

I can fail to accomplish a goal 100 times, but I won’t hesitate to take the 101st swing. I will continue to follow the pattern of watching my efforts fall…

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Read more about the article Teamwork, Brotherhood, and Lasting Memories of F-M Football
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  • Post published:July 2018
  • Post category:Columns/Personal/The Positivity Project

Teamwork, Brotherhood, and Lasting Memories of F-M Football

In football, if one guy isn’t all in, nobody succeeds. Every other guy may be fulfilling their role, but it doesn’t matter. Whether you are the star quarterback or on…

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Read more about the article What is the Positivity Project?
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  • Post published:June 2017
  • Post category:Columns/Reporting/The Positivity Project

What is the Positivity Project?

According to the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, Positive Psychology “is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive.” That's what the…

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