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SUNY Cortland Should Build Mental Health Days Into the Academic Calendar

Elaine Dawson · February 16, 2026

College students are often told that these years are supposed to be the best time of their lives. At SUNY Cortland, this idea can feel far from reality by the middle of the semester. Between exams, assignments, jobs, internships, practices, and the pressure to plan a perfect life after graduation, we as students are drowning. […]

SUNY Cortland’s Parking Problem Is Failing Its Students

Elaine Dawson · February 9, 2026

For many SUNY Cortland students, the day does not start in the classroom. Instead, it begins with circling parking lots, checking for empty spaces on the hill, and constantly keeping an eye on the clock. Hoping and praying that today is not the day they end up late or get ticketed simply for trying to […]

Cozy Connections: Staying Social During a Cortland Winter

Elaine Dawson · November 10, 2025

As the temperature starts going lower and the snow piles start growing outside Corey Union, many SUNY Cortland students may feel the need to hibernate. Despite the cold weather, winter at SUNY Cortland cannot be gloomy and isolating. For many students, this is the time to slow down, bundle up, and find ways to stay […]

Unplug to Recharge: Essential Digital Detox Tips for SUNY Cortland Students

Elaine Dawson · November 10, 2025

In today’s society, it can seem impossible to escape the screens. Between doomscrolling, online classes, and the constant notifications popping up on your phone, students are spending more time online now than ever before. Phones, laptops, and more have become essential tools for communication, school, and entertainment. As screen time seems to rise, intentional breaks […]

Your Guide to Romanticizing Fall at SUNY Cortland

Elaine Dawson · October 21, 2025

A lovely change happens to SUNY Cortland as autumn begins. The air is now crisp, the trees are changing colors, and the campus feels like a fall movie. For many students navigating midterms, work, and everything in between, it can be easy to overlook how beautiful fall is here in Cortland. But with even the […]

Finding Your Footing: Adjusting to College Life at SUNY Cortland

Elaine Dawson · September 29, 2025

Making the step from high school to college can feel like transitioning to a whole new world. For many first-year students at SUNY Cortland, the first couple of weeks of the semester can bring on a total variety of emotions. Being away from home, meeting a new variety of people, and dealing with academics can […]

Finding a Balance Between Social Life and Academics at SUNY Cortland

Elaine Dawson · September 22, 2025

Some may consider college as a balancing act. Between participating in class, extracurricular activities, jobs, and a need to spend time with friends, it can be overstimulating for some. At SUNY Cortland, the campus is always filled with fun events and opportunities. It is important to find that balance between having a social life and […]

Making the Jump From On Campus to Off Campus Living

Elaine Dawson · September 15, 2025

For many college students, living on campus is an essential part of college because it helps create friendships, structure, and independence. As students of SUNY Cortland mature and gain experience, they may consider living off campus after completing the required two years on campus. The transition from living in a residence hall to renting a […]

Top Coachella Weekend One Performances: Charli XCX and Zedd

Elaine Dawson · April 23, 2025

Coachella is one of the biggest annual music festivals in the country. It takes place in Indio, California, in the Coachella Valley. The festival has over 250,000 attendees throughout the two weekends. It offers a variety of different genres of music with all kinds of artists. Tons of celebrities and influencers are spotted at the […]

Rumors and Reality: Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney

Elaine Dawson · April 14, 2025

The 2023 romantic comedy Anyone But You, which stars Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney, is now the focus of numerous romance rumors, driven by flirting press appearances, social media engagement, and media speculation. While Powell is currently single, Sweeney has recently cut things off with her fiancé, adding to the rumors.  In early 2023, the […]

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