With summer ending, and fall starting up, there’s a lot to do in the area to help get you into the fall spirit. From apple orchards to haunted houses, we are lucky enough to go to school in an area that offers a lot of fun fall activities.Beak and Skiff Apple OrchardsThe Orchard opened in […]
Lifestyle
Is Hazing Really Worth It?
This week at SUNY Cortland and many other schools was known as “National Hazing Prevention Week.” Many events were held to stress how dangerous hazing can be and how it can affect college students lives forever. Messages were sent out every morning to student emails spreading information about hazing. The SUNY Cortland definition of hazing […]
Brutally Honest: Excerpts From a Senior
Seniors graduating this coming spring are reflecting on their last three years as a Red Dragon. Some look back and smile, others, cringe. I got to sit down with one senior student, in particular, to tell me their story, from start to finish. My freshman year was so incredibly rough. I started off happy and […]
Best Study Spots in Cortland
Do you struggle with getting work done in your room? Sometimes all you need is to sit in a quiet location, put some headphones in, grab a coffee and get to work. Here are some of the best places (other than the library) to get some work done in Cortland. Corey UnionMy favorite go-to spot […]
How to Find a Job on Campus
Want to make some extra money during your free time this academic semester? One of the best ways to earn additional money for yourself is by acquiring a job on campus. Here are some tips to help you find the job you want on campus. Establish a Search Criteria Before you can start applying to […]
Staying Active at the SLC
Keeping your body active has so many benefits, not only for our physical health but also our mental health. Being college students, it is very easy for us to start feeling overwhelmed while trying to navigate through our work loads and personal lives. It is important to find ways to relieve that stress, working out […]
Quick Survival Guide for New Red Dragon Students
Thinking about attending Suny Cortland? You’ve got your acceptance letter, paid your deposit, and are ready to become a red dragon. Now the next step is getting on campus and starting your new chapter as a student at Cortland. You may be wondering what items I may need to bring or what basic information I […]
SUNY Cortland Clubs That AREN’T Sports Related
Students may know SUNY Cortland as the “Sports SUNY”, but there are many different clubs the school has to offer for people who aren’t as athletically inclined, like myself. A Cappella If singing is one of your hobbies, join one of the two A Capella groups Cortland has to offer. This club involves making music […]
Being a Respectful Red Dragon
There is no doubt that Cortland is an exciting and fun place to be as a college student. What students often forget is that Cortland is a community filled with families, working adults, and respectable people. Here’s a list of things to be mindful of in order to help respect our community. DON’T LITTERLittering is […]
Tips for Making Friends on Campus
As the new school year is in full swing it is important that we balance our social lives with our academics. For incoming freshmen, transfers and even returning students, it can be difficult to build new friendships with other students. For some it can still be an adjustment to the bizarre two years that we’ve […]