College students are spending more time on their phones, video games, and social media, leading to concerns about screen addiction. Many students are spending more time on their devices than ever before, it often hurts their academic performance, mental health, and relationships with others. This includes constantly checking social media or losing themselves in hours of […]
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Budgeting Tips as the Semester Winds Down
As the fall semester is coming to an end, many students are starting to feel the pressure of finals, plans for the break, and expenses they may have to worry about. Proper budgeting at this point of the semester is important to avoid any extra stress and financial strain. Now is a great time for students […]
It Was a Great Week to be a Red Dragon
During this past week, the biggest little game of the region happened, and students, alumni and staff couldn’t be more excited about the event. To get Red Dragons excited for the big game, the school promoted events all week long, offering different activities for each day of the week for all Cortland students. The most […]
How to Elevate Your Friendsgiving
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 […]
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. […]