Recently New York State’s Governor, Kathy Hochul, has proposed a plan to get rid of college tuition for those who attend any SUNY or CUNY community college and are between the ages of 25-55. As a part of her plans for the new year, Hochul hopes to create more opportunities for those looking to pursue […]
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Letter to the Editor: Homelessness in Cortland
To the Editor: It is surely good news that since November 2023 through April 2024, there is now both the Night Time Warming Center (Salvation Army) and the community-funded day time warming space (Grace/Holy Spirit Church [formerly space for the Unhoused at the Cortland Free Library]), covering 24/7, serving Folks Without Homes who can be […]
2025 Oscar Nominations: Surprises and Snubs
The 2025 Oscar nominations have arrived after a fairly unpredictable awards season. These are my reactions to the biggest surprises and snubs in the major award categories and anything else that stood out! BEST PICTURE NOMINEES Leading the Oscar race with a total of thirteen nominations is Emilia Pérez directed by Jacques Audiard. Emilia Pérez […]
SUNY Cortland Wins the Cortaca Jug
The SUNY Cortland Red Dragons rose to victory on Saturday, November 16th, defeating the Ithaca College Bombers 28-17 in the highly anticipated Cortaca Jug game at Grady Field. Grady Field roared with excitement as thousands of fans dressed in red and white packed the stands, cheering the Red Dragons to their hard-fought victory. The game […]
What’s on a Red Dragon’s Holiday Wishlist
It’s finally an acceptable time of year to curl up inside with hot chocolate to avoid the cold outdoor weather. Unfortunately, that’s not the entirety of the holiday season, as the impending doom of looking for a gift for that one hard-to-shop-for person is still a prominent task. While every student theoretically would want a […]
Revisiting History: All About Cortaca Jug
With the 2024 Cortaca Jug coming up, we know there have been numerous close games, impressive plays, exciting wins for Cortland, and upbeat spirits. Let’s take a look back on some of these statistics from prior years. First Cortaca Jug: The first Cortaca game was played on October 17, 1959. Cortland played Ithaca at South […]
Donald Trump Elected 47th President of the United States
On Tuesday, November 5th, the nation and the world’s eyes were on the United States Presidential Election for one of the most anticipated political battles. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris competed to be the 47th President of the United States of America. In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump won […]
Crisis On the Streets: The Impact of the Unhoused on The Cortland Community
This article was originally written and reported for COM 235: Intro to Media Literacy by Anne Austin, Ava Froio, Chiara Graziano, Logan Kowalski, Sofia Mucci, Benjamin Russell, and Nuala Seabrook. When thinking of Cortland, it is easy to think of the bustling college campus, nature trails, rich history, popular restaurants, bars, shops, and people out […]
Cortland Guide to Cortaca
On November 16th, the most sought out day of the calendar year for the Cortland Red Dragons arrives, Cortaca. This annual tradition immerses the values and competitiveness of Suny Cortland athletics and the community as a whole. For those who may be new to Cortland, have never heard of Cortaca, or think it’s “just a […]
Cortland Swim Opener Gives Top Times in the SUNYAC Conference
This past Saturday the SUNY Cortland swimming and diving teams had their first meet against the University of Rochester. The meet was a close loss for the Red Dragons, with a final score of 186-110 for the men, and 226.5-73.5 for the women. Despite the overall team scores, many of the Red Dragons won their […]