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Sophomore Taylor Williams 'keeps on keeping on' with her tattoo
Taylor Williams, a sophomore at Syracuse University, draws inspiration from her tattoo, which is parallel to a large scar on her back from a major surgery. Read more »
Syracuse University junior's tattoo memorializes the grandmother who raised her
Junior Alex Ferrantelli has a tattoo on her forearm that reads “you are beautiful,” in Italian to commemorate her grandmother, who died shortly after a cancer diagnosis. Read more »
Sophomore’s tattoos represent her friendship, spontaneity and ‘dancing feet’
Tyler Smith has three tattoos located on different parts of her body, but they all have a meaning personal to her. Read more »
Dancing tattoo reminds Syracuse University junior of his love for performing
Rob Bellman’s bicep tattoo reads “surrender to movement,” and shows his passion for dancing, which he discovered as a young teenager. Read more »
Syracuse University junior’s tattoo will always mark her Trinidadian roots
Shanyah Saunders moved to the United States from Trinidad with her family when she was 8. The Syracuse University junior got a tattoo that marks her Caribbean roots. Read more »
SU senior’s purple butterfly tattoo marks a promise to never drink and drive
When Donna Grammatica was 5 years old, her aunt died from drinking and driving. As a freshman, she got a tattoo to commemorate her life. Read more »
She lives in Syracuse, but Abbey Mirigliano will always be marked by Pittsburgh
As an incoming freshman, Abbey Mirigliano had a tough time making friends. Since then she’s found a second home here in Syracuse, but to never forget her hometown, Mirigliano got a tattoo of the city and a heart. Read more »
Lifeline tattoo serves as support for student who struggled with depression, anorexia
After years of therapy and time in a hospital, Emily Dyckman, a student at Syracuse University, uses her tattoo as a reminder to stay strong. Read more »
Tattoo serves as motivation for Syracuse University junior to follow her dream
Angela Gallina uses her treble clef tattoo to embody her passion for music and the significant outlet it has been for her. Read more »
Senior recalls childhood toy with surprise tattoo
Emma Lohrs would never have been allowed to get a tattoo when she was younger, but now that she has one, the idea doesn’t seem so wild. Read more »
Grad student embraces anxiety with German tattoo
Chase Ferren reminds herself to use discomfort and anxiety as fuel with “Dasein” tattoo. Read more »
This sophomore's tattoo is about to be fire
Cameron Hart’s mother is Japanese, through his tattoo sleeve he is able to connect with that side of his family. Read more »
Aidan Meyer's 3 tattoos keep his life in perspective
Aidan Meyer’s three tattoos are results of difficult experiences he has endured, but symbolize what he has learned from them. Read more »
Sarah Utz bonds with bud through books
The junior chemical engineering major read “Fahrenheit 451” with her friend just before college, and the two share a tattoo to commemorate the meaningful novel. Read more »
Mar Regan’s 11 tattoos mark experiences and struggles
Mar Regan believes that any kind of tattoo has meaning. Many tell the story of coming to terms with sexuality and gender identity. Read more »
Senior’s tattoo marks past struggles with self-harm and how far she’s come
What is now isn’t always what’s going to be forever. Senior Linnea Nordgren talks about the beautiful meaning behind her tattoo. Read more »
Senior gets tattoo of his original character
The happy creature on Kevin Wegener’s arm is a testament to his awkward adolescent years. Read more »
Harry Potter tattoo gives graduate student a piece of home
Harry Potter’s Patronus was a stag. For Pankhudi Sinha, an arts journalism master's student, it’s her tattoo. Read more »
Senior’s tattoos tell story of journey with depression, anxiety
Sarah Kulbersh’s tattoos bring the idea of wearing your heart on your sleeve to a whole new level. Read more »
Sophomore’s tattoo is a tribute to her family pride
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Morgan Lyons shows her love for her family with a contemporary lion on her arm. Read more »
Senior’s tattoos commemorate family and friends who suffer from genetic disease
Muscular dystrophy has defined the lives of Julia Parus’ friends and family. Her tattoos tell the story of their struggle and the lessons she has learned throughout her life. Read more »
AM-JAM Expo to host competitions and offer tattoos
The 31st Annual AM-JAM Tattoo Expo will be help this weekend at the Ramada Carrier Circle. The expo will feature tattoo artists both local origins and international. Read more »
Flower tattoo inspires junior to design more tattoos
Krishna Kher designed her own tattoo as a tribute to her loving grandparents. The junior environmental and interior design major hopes to become a tattoo artist someday. Read more »
