If you had asked me what my life would look like in 2025, I would never have pictured this. Graduating from SUNY Cortland with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and preparing to pursue my master’s in Business Administration at SUNY Binghamton, none of it would have been possible without the life-changing decision to transfer to […]
Zero Gravity, Zero Contribution
On April 14th at 9:31 a.m. in West Texas, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Shepard rocket blasted off with an all-female crew, not female researchers or astronauts who have dedicated their lives to try and get aboard a mission… celebrities, because billionaires have decided that space is the new red carpet. Aisha Bowe, a former NASA […]
Old Main’s Untapped Potential: Why SUNY Cortland Needs a Starbucks
How many of you have had back-to-back classes in Old Main, only to find yourself retreating to the basement to unwind? You know, the lobby with the two vending machines and the WEPA printer. Until 2022, this space was home to Dragon’s Den Dining Hall, but since its closure, it’s remained vacant, waiting for a […]
Dress Codes in The Gym: Focus, Respect, and Performance
Dress codes- the word that often makes people cringe. I get it. When I transferred to a private high school, I was frustrated by the idea of a uniform limiting my expression. But surprisingly, as I adapted to the dress code, I noticed positive changes. Wearing uniforms shifted the focus away from who was wearing […]
Parking: A Senior Privilege?
It is no secret that parking on campus is a pain. We’ve all experienced the dreaded trek from D-lot at some point. But imagine how much easier it would be to know that, with seniority, comes the privilege of never having to worry about parking miles away again. It would be a right of passage. […]
Raising The Bar: The Best Bars in Cortland
Whether you’re unwinding after a long day of classes or toasting to a special occasion, Cortland, New York has the perfect spot to suit your needs. Among SUNY Cortland students, the debate is endless; are you a devoted Red Jug Pub regular, or do you prefer the lively dance floor at Dark Horse Tavern? While […]
The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze!
As fall settles in, many SUNY Cortland students from Long Island are already familiar with The Great Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin Blaze in Bethpage, an autumn tradition that never fails to impress. This year, the event ran from October 4th to November 3rd, perfectly aligning with Cortland’s fall break, making it the ideal opportunity for […]
The Great Cortland Pumpkin Fest!
Cortland County warmly welcomed the arrival of fall, transforming Town Hall into a festive celebration of colorful tents and pumpkins. The Great Cortland Pumpkin Fest, now in its 27th year, came alive with various activities and attractions that captivated visitors of all ages. 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 This year’s celebration was especially noteworthy, as the festival received recognition […]
West Campus Appartments BBQ!
As summer comes to a close and fall approaches, West Campus Apartment Residents at SUNY Cortland ended summer in perfect spirit by having a BBQ! With students now settled in after completing their first month of the semester, it was the ideal opportunity for a community event where neighbors could connect and become friends. Students […]
Red Dragons take on Wellness Wednesday: Obstacle Course Challenge
Campus Recreation has outdone themselves once again! This past Wednesday, dubbed “Wellness Wednesday,” the team created an exciting obstacle course right outside the Student Life Center. With beautiful weather and great music the event was destined to be a hit. Set up on the front lawn of the Student Life Center students were drawn to […]