On December 31st, 2023, Green Day performed at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest. During their performance of the song American Idiot, singer Billie Joe Armstrong altered a lyric to instead say that he’s “not a part of the MAGA agenda.” This isn’t the first time Armstrong stood against the 45th president […]
Will the Red Dragons Take it Home on the Lacrosse Field?
By: James Calidonna The 10-4 SUNY Cortland Men’s Lacrosse team are looking to make a run going into the SUNYAC playoffs. Coming off of four straight wins, the team is looking to extend its streak as they head into next week’s game against Oswego. Since Cortland’s devastating loss to Nazareth just under three weeks ago, […]
Brightspace: The New Future?
By: James Calidonna SUNY Cortland, among other State universities, has switched from Blackboard to Brigthtspace, a new learning platform. But is Brightspace the answer? First off, what is Brightspace? Brightspace is a digital learning environment for students of all ages. Suny Cortland transitioned to this new platform in the Fall of ‘22 and introduced it […]
Letter to the Editor: NYPIRG and the NY Bottle Bill
To the Editor, We need to talk trash. In the Bottle Bill’s 40 year history, the five cents you get back for returning certain plastic, glass, and aluminum beverage containers has never been updated to account for inflation and other economic changes. Five cents isn’t what it used to be – in fact, five cents […]
Should Cancel Culture Exist?
Cancel culture has taken over the public discourse, but people don’t seem to be seeing the bigger picture. By: James Calidonna Whether it be a celebrity, person of interest, or some random person online, anyone who says something that is deemed “unacceptable” is at risk of being boycotted and essentially “cancelled” by people online. This […]
The NBA All Star Weekend: A Thing of the Past?
Last Weekend, we saw what many believe to be another lackluster NBA All Star Weekend. Many fans believe this year’s contest to be another bust. But is that true? By: James Calidonna The All Star Weekend has been a fan favorite for many years, as NBA fans get to potentially see their favorite professional players […]
Letter to the Editor: NYPIRG
To the Editor: January 2023 began with a message from Governor Hochul to students: you need to pay more to get your degree. I think I speak for everyone at Cortland when I say that proposed tuition hikes are the last thing we need. SUNY has already experienced years of stagnant state funding threatening accessibility […]
Is There a Sound of the 2020’s?
From the grunge rock of the 1990s to the trap instrumentals on many hip-hop songs of the 2010s, the music never quite stays the same. As 2023 finally rolls around, it seemingly becomes harder to answer one question: What is the sound of the 2020s? By: Javier Hills Defining all the music in one year […]
Should Dana White Step Down from the UFC?
After Dana White’s violent behavior towards his wife, many are calling for his removal as president of the UFC despite his past of making record smashing profits for the company. By: James Calidonna If you are a fan of MMA, you’ve most likely heard of the recent controversiesinvolving UFC’s president Dana White over this past […]
Dave Grohl Surprises Many With His New Metal Project
Dave Grohl releases a new album under the name “Dream Widow” alongside the release of his new film “Studio 666”. The results are unexpected, to say the least. From the music I write about typically, it may seem like the only music I listen to is pop music and hip-hop. While I do enjoy both […]