Friendsgiving is more than just a pre-Thanksgiving-style meal with non-family members. It’s become a declaration of friends groups entering the new year together. Especially now in college, making time to maintain these connections with people that, in some cases, you haven’t seen in a couple of months is substantial. Here’s a few ways to make […]
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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 […]
‘John Proctor Is the Villian’ by the SUNY Cortland Musical Theater Department
This past weekend I had the honor of attending the SUNY Cortland performing arts presentation of ‘John Proctor Is The Villain’ which was an amazingly heart-wrenching masterpiece that left the audience wanting more with not a single dry eye in the audience. The show opens in a classroom where the class is analyzing ‘The Crucible’ […]
Kalash Kitchen: New Eats in Cortland
CORTLAND, NY – There’s a new spot in town, and it’s bringing big flavors to Cortland. Kalash Kitchen is now open thanks to cousins Thalis, John, and Sher Kalash, who are all about sharing the tasty dishes they grew up with. The Kalash cousins wanted to give students at Cortland a chance to try something […]
Best Affordable Winter Clothing
As winter slowly approaches, many of us are scrambling to find the right jackets, footwear, and outfits to stay cozy. Attending college in Upstate New York can sometimes limit what we want to wear, due to both budget constraints and the obnoxiously cold weather. But the good news is that building a stylish winter wardrobe […]
Adapting Yearly to the Changes in the Clock
Last weekend, on Sunday, November 3rd, the majority of the US territory gained an extra hour, with clocks jumping from 1:59 a.m. back to 1 a.m. That’s because the Daylight-Saving Time (DST) – that started this year on March 10th, ended. DST started in 1966 in the US, when Congress passed the Uniform Time Act […]
The Best Winter Drinks You Do Not Want To Miss!
As holiday season is approaching, coffee shops are rolling out seasonal sips perfect for cozying up and savoring the flavors of winter. With updated classics, creative twists, and entirely new drinks, there’s something for everyone. From Starbucks to Dunkin’ and beyond, here’s a guide to the festive drinks you can’t afford to miss this season. […]
How to Overcome Seasonal Blues as Winter Approaches
As winter approaches and daylight hours decrease, many people find themselves feeling a bit more down than usual. This mood is often called the “winter blues” and is sometimes known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is a common reaction to reduced sunlight and colder days. For college students balancing academic, social, and personal responsibilities, […]
Get Involved as a Freshman
Your time in college, people say, is one of the best times of your life. As adjusting to this new life in college can be difficult, here’s some advice on how to stay involved from an upperclassman. Starting college can be a very nervous but exciting time. Filled with so many different opportunities for academics, clubs, […]
When We Were Young 2025
On the 3rd weekend in October the Las Vegas Festival grounds flooded with people wearing converse and black eyeliner. The 4th When We Were Young festival was underway, and it came to play. Consisting of both Saturday and Sunday shows, on display were some of the most iconic bands from the early 2000s, and their […]