How Among Us Has Recently Grown to Become Extremely Popular Over the last few months, we have seen many trends come and
VOTING PROVIDES THE POWER; BECOMING AN ADULT PROVIDES THE RIGHT
We All Have the Opportunity to Join Together and Vote and Let our Voices be Heard “Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country, and this world,” New York Times best selling author Sharon Salzberg once said. Many of us at Fresno Pacific University are facing this election year as
UTOPIA TOO MUCH LIKE REALITY THAN FICTION
Amazon Prime releases their new show “Utopia” with mixed reviews Be advised! This article is not related to any actual, related or current events. This is a work of fiction. Or is it? After a long day of Zoom-held classes, don’t we want to curl up on the couch, turn on a show, and distract
Bingeworthy: Spooky Edition
Ghouls, goblins and ghosts, oh my! Halloween, the season of fright, is upon us. During this time there are many new shows to watch if you want to enjoy some scares from the comfort of your couch. One new show on Netflix that is sure to bring some fright is Ratched. This show is inspired
TULARE COUNTY FAIR NOSTALGIA AFFECTED BY COVID
Traditional Fair Activities given a make-over this year There is something special in the air during a particular week in Tulare County. School has already started, and September quietly follows. You begin to see bracelet booths crop up, and that’s when you know. Fair Week is coming.The people of this outspread county come together to
Selena Gomez Launches New Makeup Line
Rare Beauty is true to the name Selena Gomez—well-known for her role as Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, outspoken advocacy of health issues, and rising music career—is constantly bringing new creative outlets and works to the table. Gomez’s most recent project was her very own makeup company, called Rare Beauty. Rare Beauty was
The Legacy of Casa Pacifica
Hear stories from members of the FPU community Last week, I covered a story on the loss of our cabin, Casa Pacifica, to the Creek Fire. In the course of my research I encountered many who had stories to share about their experiences there. I had the honor of interviewing a few from the FPU
Binge-Worthy
Looking for some binge-worthy movies to watch while stuck at home? There is no better time than now to sit back, relax, and enjoy some of you childhood favorites. Go to our latest story (link in bio) and read up on some of our favorite Disney+ movies!
Editor’s Note
The Syrinx will be making adjustments in publication In response to the recent changes on our campus due to COVID-19, The Syrinx will be making adjustments in publication. The Syrinx will be temporarily suspending the use of print publication and moving to an entirely online platform. We will be producing new and exciting content that
FPU’s theater production of “Falling” inspires to love unconditionally
The theater program is about to debut their first fall production: “Falling”, an emotional story about autism and unconditional love. It will be sure to tug on the heartstrings of audience members as it depicts the complicated relationship between a mother and her autistic child.
Words for the Weary: Emotion
Engaging your emotions makes college a better experience In order for us to thrive in the college experience, we have to nurture a key facet of our human experience: emotion. What we feel is an important part of who we are. We are students, but this does not mean that we forfeit or misplace our
Campus nurse, on-site counseling among health services offered at FPU
The new nurse, Cheryl Nichols, and various on-site counselors are part of the physical and mental health services provided to students. Dale Scully, Vice President of Student Life, emphasized the availability of these services and stressed that students who want or need to see these staff members should feel free to do so.
What the Newest Trend AMONG US Is
How Among Us Has Recently Grown to Become Extremely Popular Over the last few months, we have seen many trends come and go as we try to entertain ourselves in quarantine. But one of the biggest trends to come out of 2020 is the video game Among Us. While it was first created in 2018,
Halloween Events in the Valley
Trick or Treat-Be Covid-19 friendly please Whether you’re looking for a full-fledged fear fest or a calm and cool COVID Halloween, there is something for everyone this year. Haunted houses are a must for many people during the scary season. Hobb’s Grove is a popular long-time running haunted grove located in Sanger. Tickets are needed
Historic Figure for Women: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Passes Away
A true feminist in her own right On Friday, September 18, 2020, the news broke about the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She died, at her home in Washington D.C., from complications of metastatic cancer in the pancreas. She was 87. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a very forward-thinking woman. I would even say she wasan
Racial Incident at FPU
Black Student Union petition defaced by anonymous hacker On September 11, Student Life sent an email to the FPU student body regarding a racial incident that occurred with an online petition for the Black Student Union. The email explained that an unidentified user hacked the petition, defacing it with racial slurs and derogatory language. Furthermore,
Tick Tock, TikTok
Tiktok does not get banned as planned The popular video app TikTok was expected to be banned for download by U.S. users on September 20. In response, TikTok users made videos showing their distress, and thanked fellow users for watching their videos. Both users and viewers were bemoaning the fact that they couldn’t buy a
Images of an empty, COVID-ready campus
It may be hard to remember three weeks into the semester that FPU had originally hoped to offer in-person learning for Fall 2020. This was the plan, that is, until Governor Newsom’s order mandated distance learning for schools and universities in COVID-affected areas like the Central Valley. This order only allows for schools to bring