With cooler weather setting in and leaves beginning to change, fall is one of the best times to explore Cortland and the surrounding area. From local festivals to outdoor trails and seasonal food and drinks, there are plenty of options to enjoy the season without going too far from campus. Apple Picking and Pumpkin Patches […]
Lifestyle
Making the Jump From On Campus to Off Campus Living
For many college students, living on campus is an essential part of college because it helps create friendships, structure, and independence. As students of SUNY Cortland mature and gain experience, they may consider living off campus after completing the required two years on campus. The transition from living in a residence hall to renting a […]
Maintaining Healthy Habits Back At School
The first few weeks of school are crucial for maintaining your health and forming positive habits. Prioritizing your goals is essential; they might include boosting your immune system, sticking to a balanced diet, or staying active. It’s easy to lose sight of your goals when you could be balancing a heavy workload with your classes, […]
Feeling Stressed? Try These Easy Breathing Tips
Experiencing stress is a common universal experience, especially with finals week approaching. One might feel their heart racing, palms sweating, and mind overwhelmed with thoughts. You are not alone with this feeling. While stress is a frequent part of life, effective management techniques can be learned. Breathing exercises can be a simple, accessible, and cost-free […]
What if Ariana Grande did an Eras Tour after Wicked?
After the conclusion of her Sweetener x Thank U, Next tour in 2019, fans of Ariana Grande have been calling for her to go on another tour after the completion of ‘Wicked: For Good’with this tours set list including songs from her entire career. Since she released Eternal Sunshine and its deluxe version within the […]
Campus Resources You Should Take Advantage Of
Suny Cortland isn’t just a place to take classes and earn your degree, but a community built to support student success outside of the classroom. From career help and internship help to mental health resources, our school offers a range of online and in-person tools that make navigating college life easier, more manageable, and will […]
Senior Spotlight: Nicholas Webster
For students majoring in the performing arts, like senior Nicholas Webster, their college experience is centered around growing their talents and being audition-ready prior to graduation. While future teachers gain classroom experience, and other majors hit the career fairs, performing arts students are taking their talents to the Big Apple, where they get to showcase […]
Another Academic Year in the Books
We are now two weeks away from the end of the semester and summer vacation. As May 16th approaches – and all of us, students, work on any final projects, papers, assignments and study for final exams, there are two more things we also have to deal with: that nostalgic feeling of what this academic […]
Beyond the Mat: Finding Community and Confidence in Cortland’s jiu jitsu Club
The fluorescent lights of the SUNY Cortland gymnasium hummed, a stark contrast to the focused intensity on the mats. Here, amidst the sweat and the shuffle bodies flying around, I brought my friend Will Khouri, a Junior who just a semester ago, was as unfamiliar with jiu jitsu as I once was. Khouri joined the […]
Conquer the Chaos: Tricks for the Final Weeks of School
As the days get warmer and the anticipation of summer vacation builds, staying focused on finals can seem like an impossible task. The lure of sunny days, outdoor fun, and the excitement of summer break can easily pull your attention away from schoolwork. However, with finals approaching fast, it is essential to maintain your focus […]