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Meet the 2008 Homecoming king and queen candidates
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Posted: 9/19/08, 12:12 AM EST Section: Feature
The Daily Orange looks at the candidates for Homecoming king and queen.
THE KINGS
Sammy Kanter - the Star of the Show
Don't let his last name fool you. Sammy Kantor is in no way related to Chancellor Nancy Cantor (different spelling, see?) Nonetheless, Kanter is very much involved in the Syracuse University community, co-producing First Year Players, creating "SU Idol" and directing Oy Cappella during his four years at SU. Kanter, a newspaper major with minors in theater and psychology, has been involved with the theater group FYP since his freshman year. Participating in the past productions of "Anything Goes," "West Side Story" and "Fame," Kanter said he thinks that the theater group brings a lot to campus and to alumni. "It's not only a thrilling high to see the show on stage for an audience, but FYP alumni return to SU, we participate in traditions, give gifts, shed tears and celebrate the success another show." When asked what he would do with his title he said, "Cry a little bit, cancel class and hold the crown close to my heart for many years after graduation to always remember these incredible four years."
Ian Solomon - The Mean Streak
A glance at Ian Solomon's proposed course of action as possible Homecoming king would reveal some unorthodox choices. But then, one would expect a few eccentricities from someone who went streaking on the beaches of Tel Aviv, Israel. Solomon, a senior television, radio and film major, stays involved on campus through the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, CitrusTV and Oy Capella. He is also active at the Winnick Hillel Center, the SU Spirit Team and the SU Outing club. So what exactly would Solomon change? Orange toilets throughout campus, transformation of the Carrier Dome into a moon bounce and the addition of a day between Thursday and Friday to be called "Grilled Cheese Day."
James Bell- The Nightrider
Behold, the symbol of Batman shines off a bedroom wall. Is danger ahead? Nope, that's just James Bell's nightlight. This senior information management and technology major is a proud member of the Student Leadership Institute as well as the Hawaii/Pacific Islander Student Association. Out of his four years at SU, Bell's favorite memory is watching The Dome turn from complete silence into an eruption of excitement after Terrance Roberts scored a three-point basket at the buzzer to defeat Rutgers. He is also involved in the Learning Community Activities Board, Student Technology Advisory Roundtable, U100, National Residence Hall Honorary, Creativity Innovation and Entrepreneurship Learning Community, is an office assistant supervisor at Recreation Services and finally is a resident advisor in DellPlain Hall.
THE KINGS
Sammy Kanter - the Star of the Show
Don't let his last name fool you. Sammy Kantor is in no way related to Chancellor Nancy Cantor (different spelling, see?) Nonetheless, Kanter is very much involved in the Syracuse University community, co-producing First Year Players, creating "SU Idol" and directing Oy Cappella during his four years at SU. Kanter, a newspaper major with minors in theater and psychology, has been involved with the theater group FYP since his freshman year. Participating in the past productions of "Anything Goes," "West Side Story" and "Fame," Kanter said he thinks that the theater group brings a lot to campus and to alumni. "It's not only a thrilling high to see the show on stage for an audience, but FYP alumni return to SU, we participate in traditions, give gifts, shed tears and celebrate the success another show." When asked what he would do with his title he said, "Cry a little bit, cancel class and hold the crown close to my heart for many years after graduation to always remember these incredible four years."
Ian Solomon - The Mean Streak
A glance at Ian Solomon's proposed course of action as possible Homecoming king would reveal some unorthodox choices. But then, one would expect a few eccentricities from someone who went streaking on the beaches of Tel Aviv, Israel. Solomon, a senior television, radio and film major, stays involved on campus through the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, CitrusTV and Oy Capella. He is also active at the Winnick Hillel Center, the SU Spirit Team and the SU Outing club. So what exactly would Solomon change? Orange toilets throughout campus, transformation of the Carrier Dome into a moon bounce and the addition of a day between Thursday and Friday to be called "Grilled Cheese Day."
James Bell- The Nightrider
Behold, the symbol of Batman shines off a bedroom wall. Is danger ahead? Nope, that's just James Bell's nightlight. This senior information management and technology major is a proud member of the Student Leadership Institute as well as the Hawaii/Pacific Islander Student Association. Out of his four years at SU, Bell's favorite memory is watching The Dome turn from complete silence into an eruption of excitement after Terrance Roberts scored a three-point basket at the buzzer to defeat Rutgers. He is also involved in the Learning Community Activities Board, Student Technology Advisory Roundtable, U100, National Residence Hall Honorary, Creativity Innovation and Entrepreneurship Learning Community, is an office assistant supervisor at Recreation Services and finally is a resident advisor in DellPlain Hall.
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