By Matthew Lauster, Alexander Ulatowski and Zach Wagner: The start of the weekend is often celebrated by those who are above the age of 21 by going to their favorite bar for a drink. Bars in college towns like the Village of Brockport are packed Thursday through Saturday. For many students at the College at... Continue Reading →
By Shelby Toth, Aaron Snyder and Kyle Izard: Since starting as a Title IX officer at the College at Brockport four years ago, Denine Carr has seen with some of the college’s most sensitive cases cross her desk. She is in charge of following up on reports, and deals mainly with sexual misconduct. Carr also... Continue Reading →
By Matthew Lauster: After accounting for almost 10,000 passing yards and scoring 99 total touchdowns, one of the greatest tenures in recent years for The College at Brockport football program has come to an abrupt end. Star quarterback Joe Germinerio has decided to transfer schools following the 2018 season. With Germinerio starting the past two... Continue Reading →
By Alexander Ulatowski: When peering through the windows of the Stoneyard Brewing Co., there are barstools and tables in the dining room, left in their same spots since it shut its doors for planned renovations. From a packed parking lot on the weekends, to a vacant one used for overflow parking at Red Jug Pub, Stoneyard Brewing Co.’s brewpub... Continue Reading →
By Alexis Bott: At 19-years-old, life changed overnight for Kassy Rust. Leaving behind the familiar and adjusting to a new way of living, she began a new chapter as a mother. Her son’s father was emotionally and verbally abusive. He started going out late at night and lying about where he was. Without answering the... Continue Reading →
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 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 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 Brandon Feehan: The answer to the opioid epidemic in Monroe County could be the use of another illicit drug. Tax revenue from recreational marijuana could be used to combat opioids and help educators keep children drug free. Opioids such as codeine, fentanyl, tramadol and oxycodone are typically prescribed for pain management. This is the... Continue Reading →
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