The Finger Lakes area in New York has amazing hiking trails with views of waterfalls, gorges, and forests. If you go near Cortland and Ithaca, you’ll find all sorts of hikes, from easy walks to tough climbs over rocks. So, if you want to chill in nature or go on a real hike, you’ll see […]
The Uprise of Olivia Dean
Olivia Dean is a British singer and songwriter who sings neo-soul music. She has a beautiful voice and writes songs that touch the heart. Olivia was born on March 14, 1999, in Haringey, London. Her dad is English, and her mom is Jamaican-Guyanese. She grew up in Highams Park, London. Olivia is someone to watch. […]
Decoding Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show: Symbolism, Message, and Impact
Kendrick Lamar performed at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime show in New Orleans. The performance was the most watched halftime show, with 133.5 million people tuning in. A majority of the crowd says the halftime show was disappointing and boring, but many missed the true meaning behind it. It was not only a halftime show […]
Tips for Incoming Cortland Athletes
Life as a Division III athlete at Suny Cortland can be tough but it’s a beautiful thing. I am on the volleyball team here at Suny Cortland and here is a guide for incoming athletes. Time management: As an athlete, your schedule will be packed with lifts, practices, meetings, games, and recovery. You will need […]
Why Laufey?
Laufey is a Chinese-Icelandic, GRAMMY award-winning singer-songwriter. She is beyond talented in incorporating jazz, pop, orchestra, contemporary symphony, and pop. What separates Laufey from other singers is that she is an artist and classical composer. Her music tells a deeper story with a smooth sound of piano and violins. She is Ella Fitzgerald inspired and […]
Maneuvering Main Street: Local Views on the Long Construction
Story by Amelie Ducrot, Erica Arroyo, Leah Bishop, Abbey Paul, Nolan Weik, and Avery Barrett UPDATE: Just after this article was written, the City of Cortland announced yet another delay. Main Street will not be fully repaved until spring. That’s when it will finally become a two-way street, as planned. Construction on Main Street in […]
Why Cortland Has The Best Student Life
Suny Cortland has an exceptional and active student life and community. Not only is the pride huge but the athletics and activities are thriving right now. We as a whole have so much strength and happiness to represent being a red dragon. With a wide variety of events and activities, the campus is filled with […]
The Rise of Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter is a 25-year-old American singer and actress who has made a historical breakthrough in the music industry this past year in 2023-2024. Her career takes her back to the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World along with other popular movies throughout her teen years. She had 3 previous albums associated with Disney-owned studios […]
Top 10 Glee Performances
Glee is one of the best adolescent coming-of-age shows to exist. The musical comedy-drama television series started in 2009 and went until 2015. Glee follows the story of a diverse group of teens in Lima Ohio coming together through song and dance. This group of young adults come together from all different backgrounds, struggles, interests, […]
Capturing The Essence of Paris
Paris is a top 10 destination that everyone should see at least once in their life. The culture, the people, the food, and the views are one of a kind. It’s nothing but beautiful, romantic and peaceful. The streets feel like a classy, clean New York City. The fashion and tourist spots are truly mesmerizing, […]