Written by Anna Corbo and Cecile Lessard Calling all film makers, lovers, and enthusiasts – Blackbird Film Festival is returning to Cortland! From Thursday, April 11th to Sunday, April 14th, the annual festival will return. 103 films will be screened across 15 different screening blocks, located at Brown Auditorium. All of the screenings and events […]
SGA Presidential Profile: Jeremiah Naused
Jeremiah Naused, a Junior from Romulus, New York, who currently serves on the review committee, is running to be SGA President for the 2024-2025 academic year. With a background marked by service and recognition for his dedication, Naused envisions a student government that prioritizes transparency, amplifies student voices, and fosters collaboration among clubs. Learn more […]
Largest Wildfire Recorded in Texas History has Firefighters Working Restlessly to Tame the Flames
Monday, February 26th, the ruthless “Smokehouse Creek Fire” ignited. As of Thursday, February 29th, the fire scorched just over one million acres of land, with only 3% contained. The inferno consumed houses, ranches, and livestock. Its massive size has made it the largest fire in Texas history and the second largest in U.S. history. “This […]
Black History Month Panel
On Tuesday, February 13 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at Old Main Colloquium, a black history month panel discussion will be held. Panelists will discuss the black woman superhero complex, elaborating on their personal experiences and opinions on the strong black women narrative. What is Black Woman Superhero Complex? The black woman superhero complex […]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, November 23rd marks the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Thanksgiving morning from 8:30 a.m. to noon live in NYC on CBS, the celebration begins. With 126 spectacles, Macy’s plans to create a spectacular start to Thanksgiving day. The Beginning Philadelphia The idea of a store-sponsored Thanksgiving parade did not begin with Macy’s but with […]
Take Back the Night
Wednesday, October 25th, SUNY Cortland is holding a Take Back the Night march. At 7:00 p.m. students, faculty, and staff will gather at the steps of Corey Union and begin the march. About Take Back the Night “Take Back The Night’s global mission as a charitable 501(c)(3) Foundation is to end all forms of sexual […]
Anti-LGBTQ+ Vandalism on Campus
In recent months there has been an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism on the SUNY Cortland campus. The most common sites for these vandalizations are the men’s bathrooms in Old Main. The stalls are defaced and homophobic and transphobic graffiti litters the walls. Impact on Students Simple things like going to the bathroom invoke fear in […]
Study Abroad this Winter or Spring!
Students have until October 1st to apply to study abroad this Winter or Spring. About the Study Abroad Program The International Programs department allows students to learn and understand cultures across the globe with the help and support of the office. The Office of International Programs addresses the College’s mission to, instill within students … […]
A21 Walk For Freedom
Director of Catholic Campus Ministry, Tricia A. Wilder, has announced the A21 Walk for Freedom. The walk will take place in Binghamton on October 14th at 4:30 p.m. What Is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking, as defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is “organized criminal activity in which human beings are treated as possessions to be controlled […]
How New York Tackles The Waste Crisis
New York State is suffering from a solid waste and recycling crisis. Costs of recycling municipalities and taxpayers have skyrocketed, and recycling rates have declined. Further destroying our environment and negatively impacting our health. Plastic Waste The EPR Bills have been introduced in both the New York State Senate and Assembly to help resolve the […]