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Hey everyone, I guess it's finally time to let you all in on something that's been happening behind the scenes... I've officially moved to Boston. Typing that feels a little surreal because for the last year, This is About Us and Syracuse have gone hand in hand. This city welcomed me with open arms, and because of all of you, what started as a simple blog turned into something so much bigger than I ever imagined. When I created This is About Us, my goal was never just to post about events. I...

Last month I had the pleasure of attending the Fiesta de Reyes Gala , in Downtown Syracuse. For those who may not be familiar, Fiesta de Reyes translates to The Kings Festival, a celebration of Three Kings Day, which takes place every year on January 6th. In Puerto Rico, this holiday holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. It commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus, and it’s traditionally a day centered around family, faith, giving, and community. In Puerto Rican...

We’re already a week into 2026, and honestly, I’m feeling really good about this year. I’ve always liked the idea of New Year’s resolutions, not so much as rigid rules, but as something to work toward or look forward to as the year unfolds. They give the year a sense of direction, even if the path isn’t perfectly straight. I actually remember creating a vision board for the first time as an 8th grader. Years later, I realized that I had put Syracuse University on that board, not even knowing...