By Bridgette Babb: They say the things you go through shape who you become. For Shayla Smith, life changing events came in threes. Originally from Atlanta, Smith relocated to Buffalo, New York in 2012. Succeeding in high school was never an issue for the young scholar, as she was able to rack up over $40,000... Continue Reading →
By Carson Werner and Paul Cifonelli: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t6reRLcehI&feature=youtu.be Emily Nestler, a senior at The College at Brockport, is about a month and a half away from graduating from college. While she is able to look forward to graduation, she can also look back on her time as a student-athlete. Nestler wrapped up her final season on the women’s... Continue Reading →
By Nate Mundt: Students struggle more than ever to pay for college. The cost of college doubled between 1989 and 2016, the National Center for Education Statistics shows. Bek Orr, the College at Brockport’s newest women and gender studies professor, knows how it feels. “I don’t even want to say working class,” Orr said about... Continue Reading →
By Lexie Cutmore: Years ago, people who went to holistic shops and participated in spiritual practices were often referred to as “hippies”. In 2019 the wave of peace, love and free spirits has resurfaced once again. The demand for alternative answers has brought a small holistic shop to the Village of Brockport. Like many people... Continue Reading →
By Alexis Bott: Along with sub-zero temperatures, snow and ice, winter also brings hazardous driving conditions. Despite the dangerous driving conditions this winter, some students say the attendance policy at the school are borderline extreme. These past few months have been tough for students at The College at Brockport. Major unpredictable weather events made going... Continue Reading →
By Zach Wagner: It took a while, but it’s here! Offset finally dropped his highly anticipated solo album Father of 4. After the major success with his group Migos on albums like Culture in 2017 and Culture II in 2018, the record setting firing hip hop group decided they would go solo for a change. Quavo led... Continue Reading →
By Lexi Cutmore and Alaina Jonathan: Cat lovers from all over the United States gathered at the Brockport-Sweden Community Center to show their beloved furry felines. The 67th annual cat show was hosted by the ACFA or the American Cat Fanciers Association. There, household cats, purebreds and kittens competed for regional and national titles. The weekend... Continue Reading →
By Joseph Massaro: Last summer, I left a Weezer show early because not only was it the absolute worst concert I have ever been to, but I thought to myself, if I wanted to see a middle-aged man have a midlife crisis, I could just go home and see my dad. A show mostly comprised... Continue Reading →
By Nate Mundt: Ever since Vampire Weekend’s tour for their 2013 album Modern Vampires of the City ended in 2016, fans began speculating what the band’s next move would be. Three years later, fans got their wish. On Jan. 24 and March 6, Vampire Weekend released two new tracks each day that will appear on... Continue Reading →
by Allyson Osborne: When a College at Brockport student is plagued by the flu, a persistent cold or any other worrisome medical issue, the Hazen Center for Integrated Care is often their first stop. But what about when students need mental health treatment? Well, Hazen has services for that too. The Counseling Center at Hazen... Continue Reading →
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