By Jared Rosenberg, Pat Meehan and Nick Kobel: The genre of science-fiction thrillers is one of the most refined yet expansive formats for television and movies according to imdb.com. The Twilight Zone, on CBS, was the original. When it first aired it became so overwhelmingly popular that spin-offs and movies soon followed. The X-Files, on... Continue Reading →
Opinion: Faso has no place in Brockport
by Lou Venditti: There is something incredibly special about a college graduation ceremony. For students, families and faculty alike, commencements mark the finish line that all students are working to cross. The College at Brockport tapped John Faso ‘74 to be the commencement speaker for the undergraduate ceremony on May 12. Faso is in his... Continue Reading →
Stay on the Beat – Episode 5
by Austin Woodland and Frank Whyte: Stay on the Beat hosts Austin and Frank take on hot topics in the world for the last time in the final episode. Featuring a special guest.
Commuter Life: Comedy at the Carlson
by Darell Roberson Brockport Beat staff As a commuter student, I have rarely found myself exploring the night life in the Village of Brockport on the weekends. The City of Rochester is where I choose to hang out, eat and drink with some of my closest friends and family. Many of the bars on East... Continue Reading →
Stay on the Beat – Episode 3
by Austin Woodland and Frank Whyte Stay on the Beat is back with new hosts Austin and Frank. They discuss the upcoming Lil' Yachty concert, why Atlanta is must watch television and new Netflix shows/movies to keep an eye on. Woodland and Whyte tell you why this summer is going to be the summer for... 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 →
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 →
Student Thoughts on Eagle Day and Kesha
By Jordan Soldaczewski As my first Eagle Day I thought it was a good idea to get everyone together and enjoy the weather in the spring. The food was really good especially the Dippin' Dots, you can't go wrong with them. -Casandra Battisti I love Kesha and I think she put out a good message.... Continue Reading →
10 Uses for your Stylus Newspaper
By: Ben Hoy *Editor's note: This article is meant for comedic purposes only and does not reflect the official views of the Brockport Beat.* Ever since the 1990’s brought us the wonders of the Internet, print newspapers are being slowly replaced by online news sites. This is because online news is more current, accessible, relevant,... Continue Reading →
Farewell Romo?
Tony Romo's abrupt retirement shocked many football fans. Was it the right choice? Amir Rogers discusses the pros and cons of Romo's farewell.