Artist 101

Episode 1: Vampire Weekend

In our first episode, HEOP/SSS staff members (Amy Messersmith, Chris Davis, Sarah Wood, and Nick Piato) sit down with Syracuse student Shalamar Brown to talk about one of her favorite bands, Vampire Weekend.  . The SENSES Project provides HEOP and SSS students at Syracuse University the equipment, instruction, and space for self-exploration and expression through Hip Hop/Electronic Music/Beat-Making and Podcasting. SENSES stands for “Studying an Environment that Nurtures Self Exploration in Students.” . HEOP is the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program, which is a New York State program that provides college access to qualified students. SSS or Student Support Services is a federally funded TRIO program that supports first generation college students.  Both programs have income requirements and many students come from under-represented populations.