Aurantium is Syracuse University’s Official Student-Led Undergraduate Philosophy Journal. It is run through the Philosophy Department and connected to the Philosophy Club, and our goal is to increase engagement in philosophical discourse within the Syracuse community and beyond.
We release new issues each semester with the Fall “Edition Σ” publications only open to Syracuse University (and ESF) student submissions and the Spring semester “Edition Φ” being open to anyone.
Aurantium is Latin for the word “Orange,” a name that was chosen to represent our Syracuse pride. Although the term is technically anachronistic, it is what shows up when you google “Orange in Latin,” so it is good enough for us!
The Aurantium Team thanks you for your interest in our publication!
What is Aurantium?
Our logo was created by Industrial & Interaction Design student, Will Shick (‘24). It is the Greek letter phi (the symbol of philosophy) stylized as an orange.
Meet Our Team!
Bri Brzytwa
Bri Brzytwa
Bri (She/Her) is a sophomore majoring in Communications and Rhetorical Studies and Ethics with a minor in Sociology. As the Editor-in-Chief of Aurantium, Bri makes sure that the journal acts as an accessible outlet for philosophical discourse. She is also the Discussion Coordinator for Philosophy Club. A few of her favorite topics include the ethics of consumption, posthumanism, and normative ethics.
Cooper Childres
Cooper Childres
Cooper (He/Him) is a sophomore with a double major in Philosophy and German Language and a minor in Logic. Cooper is a previous writing contributor to Aurantium and the former Vice President of Philosophy Club. He enjoys Philosophy of Language, Logic, Metaethics, and Epistemology. He is currently serving as the Director of Outreach for Aurantium while he continues his studies abroad in Freiburg im Breisgau.
Ben Popkin
Ben Popkin
Albert (He/Him) is a sophomore majoring in Television, Radio and Film and English with a minor in Political Science. Albert has previously contributed writing to Aurantium and is now a part of the Editorial and Outreach Teams. His favorite topics include post-colonial theory, post-modernism/humanism, and metaphysics. This Issue, Albert is looking forward to expanding Aurantium’s reach beyond Syracuse.
Ben (He/Him) is a senior majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. Ben is a previous writing contributor to the very first issue of Aurantium, and he is now the Head Editor of Aurantium as well as the President of Philosophy Club. Alongside his strong interest in art and aesthetics, Ben’s philosophical studies are primarily rooted in metaphysics and epistemology.
Claire Brasfield
Claire Brasfield
Noah (He/Him) is a sophomore majoring in Creative Writing and Law, Society, and Policy. Noah has been a member Philosophy Club for two years, and he now acts as the current Vice President. He was also a writing contributor for the newest issue of Aurantium and is now a part of the Editorial Team. Noah hopes to one day become a best-selling author and scholar in environmental policy.
Albert Alvarado
Albert Alvarado
Maude Terwilliger
Maude Terwilliger
Maude (She/Her) is a sophomore majoring in Communications and Rhetorical Studies. Maude discovered Aurantium through her involvement in Philosophy Club, and she now serves as a PR Assistant and is part of the Outreach Team. She has taken multiple classes pertaining to how Philosophy is applicable to our personal lives, politics, and social change. Maude is looking forward to spreading the word about the fascinating and unique literature that appears in Aurantium.
Claire (She/Her) is a sophomore majoring in Policy Studies and Art History with a minor in Business. Claire has made several previous artistic contributions to Aurantium and is now a part of the Editorial Team. A few of her favorite topics are bioethics and moral theory. This upcoming semester, Claire is looking forward to helping Aurantium continue to grow as a thoughtful, creatively rigorous publication.
Noah Darrin
Noah Darrin
And of course, a very special thanks to our contributors!
Ben Bradley PhD, Philosophy Department Chair xxxxxxxxxxxx x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxvxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xx Micheal Rieppel PhD, Undergraduate Director of Philosophy
Alanis Hamlin, Philosophy Office Coordinator xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Roberta Hennigan, Philosophy Office Supervisor
The amazing students who submit papers for publication xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx
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As well as everyone who reads and enjoys our publications!