Whether you need complete silence, a comfortable work area, or a space to collaborate with friends, our campus offers plenty of strong study spots to match every style. Finals week is right around the corner with exams taking place from December 8 through December 12. With the pressure building and study sessions already in full […]
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Final Countdown: Ace Finals, Secure Your Break
It’s somehow already December, which means two things for every college student: the intense pressure of finals week is here, and the sweet relief or winter break is just around the corner. Instead of letting your transition bury you, use this guide to navigate the next week into finals efficiently, ensuring you ace your exams […]
Free SUNY Application Week: a Step Closer to College Success
For the fourth consecutive year, various SUNY institutions have opened their admission applications, enabling prospective students to apply to up to five SUNY colleges at no cost. As a result of this initiative, SUNY Cortland has received over 14,000 applications this year. The Free Admission Weeks 2025 started on Oct. 20 and ended on Nov.3. […]
Carrying the Star: The Weight of Being a Jewish Student at Cortland
In the wake of growing national concern over campus antisemitism, Jewish students at SUNY Cortland describe feeling alienated by peers and unsupported by administrators, sparking conversations reflecting a broader struggle facing Jewish communities across American campuses. This email arrived in inboxes at 2:48 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 — a campus-wide message from the […]
Cortland Opens Women’s Basketball Season at Home with a Win
Cortland women’s basketball begins the season with a win against Rochester Yellowjackets.
The Construction Apocalypse of Cortland: Enough Already
It seems Cortland is allergic to having a single semester without some type of construction that seemingly never stops. Between construction starting at 4 am and hearing the loud trucks and equipment clank on the ground to the main roads that students take to class being backed up with standstill traffic, this has been an […]
Cortaca on the Diamond Face Off for a Cause
When you’re about a month out from the big game, any match between the two foes feels like its own version of the jug game. Cross-town rivals Ithaca and Cortland faced off against one another on the diamond in a pre-season exhibition as part of a charity event for the Racker Center. Photo Credit: Strictly […]
Campus Parking: Why It’s a Growing Headache
With campus enrollment increasing in recent years, the demand for parking has outpaced available spaces, creating frustration for students trying to navigate the hill heavy campus. SUNY Cortland students face many challenges when it comes to parking on campus, with many reporting long walks, crowded lots, and unsafe conditions during winter months. Safety and accessibility […]
Get in the Fall Spirit: 4 Local Farms Worth Visiting This Season
With cooler weather settling in and the leaves starting to change, it’s a great time to take a break from school and enjoy everything fall has to offer. Whether you’re into pumpkin picking, corn mazes, or just looking for a fun weekend activity, there are plenty of local farms that make the most of the […]
SUNY Cortland Launches “Red Dragons Read” to Bring Recreational Reading to Campus
In response to growing student interest in screen free ways to unwind, SUNY Cortland is rolling out Red Dragons Read, a new campus initiative designed to make recreational reading more accessible. The initiative officially kicks off the last week of October and is led by Jenifer Phelan, assistant librarian at Memorial Library. Phelan said the […]









