Kyra '25

Major: Television, Radio and Film

Minor: Philosophy

Orange Trivia: Is the season 14/15 executive producer of Live from Studio B!, director of video production at Jerk Magazine, and the Head of Production for Matchbox Films, a student-run arthouse film production company.

“Students here are driving opportunities for creative work to the next level. Being surrounded by such bustling creatives has made me a stronger artist.”

 

Describe your Syracuse experience in a couple of sentences.

My experience at Syracuse has changed my life for the better. I have been exposed to leaders in my field, gotten hands-on experience with industry standard equipment and made connections that will last for the rest of my life. I find that the students here are driving opportunities for creative work to the next level– so much of my knowledge in film comes from working on student film sets, producing live broadcast television shows through OTN and engaging in workshops through student organizations. Being surrounded by such bustling creatives has made me a stronger artist.

 

Please tell me about your involvement with the Art Museum.

I have been a visitor service associate since the beginning of my sophomore year in Fall 2022. Approaching my fifth semester, I can confidently say that working at the museum has been one of my best experiences at SU. The collections here are awe-worthy and constantly inspire my creative work in film, and the people that work and come here make it entirely worthwhile.

 

What has been your favorite Syracuse experience so far?

My favorite Syracuse experience is one that happens every day– walking through food.com in Newhouse or through the halls of Shaffer and being surrounded by the creativity and excitement for the projects that everyone is working on. Consistently seeing such dedicated and motivated people pursuing the work that they are passionate about is what keeps us all going, and I love witnessing the wonderful things that people around me are creating.

 

Why do you think giving is important?

Giving can allow for someone to make the change that the world needs to see with one final push. Giving can be financial support, emotional support, knowledge, wisdom, encouragement, friendship, gifts… anything! Giving is motivational and awe-inspiring and is what keeps a community afloat.

 

What does it mean to you to be Orange?

To be Orange is to carve your own path to success, even if it has never been done before, with passion and with pride. It is to care for and uplift one another. To be Orange means to be passionate, be kind and to be successful in any definition of success.

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