After weeks of recruitment on campus at SUNY Cortland, the Cortland Women’s Rugby Football Club accepts many new members with open arms for their competitive 15s season. “I love the spirit this team has, especially with the new players wanting to learn the game,” said Treasurer and back captain Megan Sparks. First year, transfer, […]
Why Joining the NSLS Was Worth It
Did you receive an email from the National Society of Leadership and Success and think, ‘Why would I want to join a club with a $90 price tag?’ or ‘What even is that’? Coming from a current member, I shared the same initial thoughts. However, after joining, I came to realize that the NSLS is far more than […]
My Reluctant Agreement: The Journey from Softball and Rugby
If you told me three years ago that I would be playing rugby in college, I would have told you, you are CRAZY. Rugby is admittedly one of the most aggressive, violent, and competitive sports in the world, which raises the question: why did it attract me? My first ever rugby game—the 2023 UNYCRC small […]
You Need to Intern for the Blackbird Film Festival.
Coming from someone who has been completely immersed in the process of Blackbird 2024, I hope you attended the festival (for my sanity). All jokes aside, there are a variety of reasons why a student at SUNY Cortland should be interested in experiencing this once in a lifetime opportunity and potentially intern for the festival […]
What’s Going on with COM: Preview into the New and Improved Additions at SUNY Cortland
The State University of New York at Cortland will soon be home to the $27 million project to renovate the Communication and Media Studies department (@cortlandcms). By January 2026, the Red Dragons will welcome even more film enthusiasts and media lovers alike. Opinions from current COM students at SUNY Cortland “I have worked in both the CSTV […]
Peace Frogs Go Bananas for Ruck Rochester
On April 8, the Cortland women’s rugby team, the Peace Frogs, will take the field as Minions. The University of Rochester will host the 11th annual tournament where rugby teams from the Upstate New York Collegiate Rugby Conference will play rugby 7s in costumes. Unique ideas in the past have included teams dressed as the […]
Best Buddies X Cortland Stars: Basketball for All!
On Wednesday, March 6, the SUNY Cortland Best Buddies participated in a joint basketball game with members of the Cortland Stars [SUNY Cortland Special Olympics Club]. The event was hosted in the Student Life Center with the objective of inclusivity for all in sports. “This was an event for individuals with disabilities and individuals without […]
Positive Results for the Peace Frogs are on the Rise
The Peace Frogs, Cortland’s Women’s Rugby Team, had their season debut at Niagara University this past weekend. Despite unlucky results, the team had a strong presence from their newcomers in the Fox 7s Tournament, against all odds. The team is coming off a successful fall season of rugby, as they attended the 2023 women’s National […]
Birthday at BRU, Cheers to You TTL!
BRU 64 hosted musician and singer-songwriter Taylor Thomas Lane on March 1 as he celebrated turning 20 years old. The performance resulted in a substantial turnout from community members and students alike. The energy was “electric” in the cozy environment of the upscale coffee lounge. Lane has been performing since May of last year and ever since, […]
Senior Spotlight: Cortland Gymnastics’ Captain Paige White
Adversity. Having faced considerable challenges in the world of gymnastics, senior captain Paige White will bring her career to a close this March. The athlete is ready to move into the next chapter of her life with hopes to incorporate sports into her future career in videography. She started gymnastics when she was three years […]