By Matt Clark On Friday March 30, all candidates for the 2018 Brockport Student Government presidential election dropped out of the race. The candidates for the race were Josh Mathews and Alena Piska, Jack Merritt and Mars Lee and Tyler Mackey and Jacob Szalapski, all running for the positions of president and vice president respectively.... Continue Reading →
The Oscars are Important, but Not That Important
By Dan Mansfield I like tuning in to the Academy Awards. I think it is a great honor, and many critics consider it the highest honor a film can receive for a given category. Fair enough. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is made up of 6,000 professional filmmakers from all aspects of... Continue Reading →
Senior Moments: Class of 2018 talks graduation
By Sage Green There are less than one hundred days left until graduation and the seniors are beginning to feel rather bittersweet about their last days here at The College at Brockport. Soon enough they’ll be taking their senior pictures, waiting in line at the bookstore for their cap and gown and framing that $100,000... Continue Reading →
The go-to late night food spots in Brockport
By Aidan Verbeke As a follow-up to my last article on where to wet your beak in Brockport, this list will give you some direction on where to go past 2 a.m. to fill that void in your heart. That’s right, I’m talking about drunk food. These establishments are walking distance from the bars and... Continue Reading →
Brockport Nightlife Rundown
By Aidan Verbeke Barber’s Grill and Tap Room 22 Main Street Brockport, NY 14420 585-637-2989 Overview: Barber’s is your best bet for a night to hang out, drink some beer and eat some wings. While it is usually not known for being the final stop for students on the weekend, it is a favorite for... Continue Reading →
Stay on the Beat -Episode 2
Transcribed by Erika Curtis For the second installment of the Brockport Beat’s Podcast, Stay (Run?) on the Beat, podcasters Corey Rozwadowski, Panos Argitis and Stephanie Ballard once again began with discussing the 2018 Winter Olympics. Cory started the conversation by explaining that Norway was leading all countries in medals with a grand total of 37... Continue Reading →
Black Panther Saves Wakanda and the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Spectacular Flare
By Dan Mansfield In summary, Black Panther is fantastic, one of the best Marvel Cinematic Universe films to date. However, as a standalone film, it still works as a great piece of popcorn entertainment. After a quick summary of how Black Panther’s powers work (and how Wakanda sustains itself with vibranium, a new mineral which... Continue Reading →
The Problem With Commuter Parking
By Mark Cuminale Students are in the midst of a battle at The College at Brockport. The struggle: territorial rights to some of the most coveted space on campus. The problem is commuter student parking. “It’s difficult to find a spot sometimes, especially during peak hours,” business administration major Nicholas Lafaro said. “I’ve noticed a... Continue Reading →
Say It Isn’t So: Debunking the Brockport STD Myth
By Mark Cuminale For many years, The College at Brockport has been the subject of a particularly nasty rumor that claims it has the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases in the nation. If you look up “SUNY Brockport” on Urban Dictionary, you’ll find a vulgar account that condemns the college for its “excessively high... Continue Reading →
Stay on the Beat -Episode 1
Transcribed by Erika Curtis For the first ever installment of the Brockport Beat’s podcast, Stay On The Beat, podcasters Corey Rozwadowski, Panos Argitis and Stephanie Ballard began by covering the kick off of the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Discussing the Opening Ceremony that took place on Wednesday, February 8, 2018 as well as... Continue Reading →