The 2023 Edition of the BlackBird film festival occurred on April 28-May 1 at the SUNY Cortland campus. Almost 1000 short films were submitted to the festival, and 97 were accepted into the three-day event. The short films were shown in blocks, with a similar overarching theme. The film block titled ‘Time to Escape’ had […]
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‘Don’t Forget About Me’ Shines at Blackbird Film Festival
In this slice-of-life documentary, filmmaker Nick Criscitello captures college dropout Dan Hoover reflecting on his time at school and his relationship with art. My favorite film of the weekend, a part of the ‘Rising Stars’ segment at the Blackbird Film Festival, filmmaker Nick Criscitello delivered a hard-hitting mockumentary that perfectly portrayed the struggles of young […]
Post Graduation and Ways to Ensure Success
As the academic year draws to a close, many college seniors are preparing for life after graduation. While this can be an exciting time, it can also be a bit overwhelming. Here are some helpful tips to help prepare for post-graduation life: Create a plan: Start by identifying your goals and what you want to […]
Looking Back on The Stone Lounge
As we are nearing the end of the year, let’s look back at one memorial place with a sad ending. The Stone Lounge. This bar was a favorite night spot amongst most, including myself. On Wednesday’s, they had the infamous 2fers special where many did not want to miss. This bar was busy Wednesday’s through […]
Nine Tips To Help You When Moving Out Of Your Dorms
As the year is quickly coming to an end that calls for move out day. It’s going to be hot and not fun but if you stay organized and follow these 10 tips it won’t be so bad. The first tip would be to sort everything into groups. Some items you might not even want […]
Disconnect to Reconnect: The Benefits of Unplugging
As a college student, you may feel like you are always connected to the digital world. Between social media, emails, and online coursework, it can be challenging to step away from your devices. However, taking a digital detox can provide a range of benefits that can improve your mental health and overall well-being. Research has […]
How to Work Towards a Better Future
Sometimes once we feel like we’ve hit our success in life, we choose to give up and stop pushing ourselves. Although this may seem like an easy route to take with less challenges to have to overcome, it’s important to always push yourself even after you have committed a lot of success. If you’re always […]
Summer in Saratoga
Looking for a new and exciting town to explore during the summer months, Saratoga Springs, NY might be the place for you! This summer add the historic Saratoga Springs to your travel bucket list. Saratoga is a well-known town with so many activities to choose from. Founded in 1776, Saratoga Springs has much to offer […]
Your Summer Bucket List
If you’re unsure of what things to do to take advantage of the warm weather this summer, add some of these things to your bucket list. 1. Plan a day at the beach to soak up the sun, swim in the ocean, build sandcastles, and enjoy beach activities like beach volleyball or paddleboarding. 2. Embark […]
Ways To Prepare For Finals Week
Finals week can be stressful and overwhelming for many however there’s many different ways you can prepare. If you prepare a lot you’ll be happier with your score and less worried when going into exam day. The first tip is to not procrastinate. Don’t wait till the night before to study, instead give yourself time […]