Released April 27th, 2023, Jack Harlow’s new album, Jackman, has received very mixed reviews. Many believe this album, (his third full length LP released while signed to a major label) was a lame attempt at being taken seriously as a rapper by talking about more serious topics. I believe this was Harlow’s first step in […]
Archives for 2023
SUNY Cortland’s Ride On The Gravy Train
SUNY Cortland booked two-time RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) certified platinum award winner Yung Gravy for the 2023 Spring Fling headliner. Yung Gravy describes his music style as “a mix of trap, old school rap, and just a little bit of comedy.” He samples former top hits from different decades and references older pop […]
‘Don’t Forget About Me’ Shines at Blackbird Film Festival
In this slice-of-life documentary, filmmaker Nick Criscitello captures college dropout Dan Hoover reflecting on his time at school and his relationship with art. My favorite film of the weekend, a part of the ‘Rising Stars’ segment at the Blackbird Film Festival, filmmaker Nick Criscitello delivered a hard-hitting mockumentary that perfectly portrayed the struggles of young […]
2023 NFL DRAFT- Will the Bills finally be able to bring home a Super Bowl?
Following the Buffalo Bills drafting quarterback Josh Allen in 2018, the team has experienced a ton of success, becoming one of the most dominant teams in the AFC East and a consistent contender for the Super Bowl. But even with the success the team has found over the past few seasons, Buffalo is yet to […]
Student Project Gives Left Over School Supplies Back to the Community
At the end of every school year many students are burnt out and ready to leave ASAP. As a result, it’s common for students to throw away perfectly usable things like refrigerators, furniture, bedding, etc. This can be seen through the giant dumpsters parked outside many of the residence halls. Many don’t know this, but […]
Post Graduation and Ways to Ensure Success
As the academic year draws to a close, many college seniors are preparing for life after graduation. While this can be an exciting time, it can also be a bit overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips to help prepare for post-graduation life: Create a plan: Start by identifying your goals and what you want to […]
A Night at the Blackbird Film Festival
COMEDY, DRAMA, COMING OF AGE. These are just a few of the genres of short films seen at the Blackbird Film Festival this past Friday. It was the perfect activity for a gloomy and rainy evening. Do you have an interest in film and media? Maybe you create short films yourself, even if it’s not […]
Looking Back on The Stone Lounge
As we are nearing the end of the year, let’s look back at one memorial place with a sad ending. The Stone Lounge. This bar was a favorite night spot amongst most, including myself. On Wednesday’s, they had the infamous 2fers special where many did not want to miss. This bar was busy Wednesday’s through […]
An Achievement Unlike No Other
Staff Writer Michael Volpicelli Graduating College: An Achievement Unlike No Other As the school year comes to an end, college students all around the world are preparing to graduate. For many, this is a milestone achievement that marks the end of a long and challenging journey, and the beginning of a new chapter in their […]
Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Best Buddies is an international organization dedicated to building friendships with people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Best Buddies has been a club here on the SUNY (State University of New York) Cortland Campus. On Saturday April 29th, 2023, SUNY Cortland Best Buddies members went to the Best Buddies Friendship Walk for Western […]