The closing of The Cortland Standard, which had been around for almost 155 years, marked a major change for the community and for the people who worked there. As one of the last remaining independent newspapers in New York, its shutdown left a big gap in local news coverage — and a lot of questions […]
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Summer Eats Are Back: Food Trucks and Ice Cream Treats Around Cortland
As the temperature rises, outdoor food options on and off campus are beginning to open for the start of the summer season. Cortland’s own food truck, The Red Dragon Wagon is back until the end of the semester. The opening of Footie’s Freez and The Frosty Caboose also have students excited for the season. The […]
Tackling Community Service: Cortland Women’s Rugby Gives Back Through the Big Event
This year’s Big Event saw hundreds of SUNY Cortland students who volunteered their time and services as part of a campus-wide effort to give back to the Cortland community. The Peace Frogs were one of many sports clubs, varsity athletics, Greek life, and campus organizations who participated across 44 job sites, according to the SGA […]
Checking In on AI at Cortland
As professors everywhere are trying to embracing AI’s usefulness while avoiding the downsides in teaching and learning, communication and creative writing professors are struggling with keeping personal pieces, personal. AI in COM and Creative Writing “I see it occasionally in somebody’s personal reflection piece,” said Kathleen Lawrence, a professor of Communication and Media studies. “It’s more […]
YMCA Healthy Kids Day 2025: A Celebration of Health, Family, and Community
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Laughter echoed through the gym at the Cortland County Family YMCA on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as kids jumped in bounce houses donated by CNY Rentals, painted their faces, climbed rock walls, and swam with their families—all part of Healthy Kids Day 2025. Healthy Kids Day, a nationwide YMCA […]
Multicultural Diversity and Inclusion at SUNY Cortland Campus and Community
The Multicultural Life and Diversity Office is promoting an End of Year Barbecue next Sunday, May 4at the Sugget Park Burch Building, at 12pm. The event is open to everyone and will have live music, food and other activities. AnnaMaria Omilanowicz, the Director of the Multicultural Life and Diversity Office at SUNY Cortland, said that […]
Lorde Reveals New Album Coming This June
The wait is over for Lorde fans as it has now been declared as a “Lorde Summer”. The New Zealand singer-songwriter has dropped a new single called “What Was That,” giving fans a first taste of what’s coming next. She announced her fourth album, Virgin, which has everyone eagerly anticipating to hear what she’s been […]
Pope Francis And The Gift Of Empathy
Pope Francis, 226th occupant of the Throne of St Peter, passed early Monday morning, due to stroke complications, leaving a legacy of humility and empathy. “The defense of objective truth is not the only expression of this charity; it also includes kindness, patience, understanding, tenderness and encouragement. Therefore, we cannot be judges who only deny, […]
Cortland’s 2025 Giving Event Promotes Campus-Wide Fun and Philanthropy Through Friendly Competitions
For the first time, the Foundation Department partnered with Cortland Beer Company and hosted a tabling meet and greeting for new donors at the bar. The goal, according to Natasha McFadden, the Director of Annual Giving in the Cortland Foundation Department, was to bring new attention to the program. Potentially gathering new donors who would […]
Building the Future: Campus Renovation Plans For SUNY Cortland
SUNY Cortland will see campus renovations and innovations in the upcoming years, and a possible relocation of the West Campus Apartments. According to Mark Yacavone, the Vice President of Finance and Management at SUNY Cortland, the focus of this renovations is to promote the best campus structure and experience for students and Cortland community. Yacavone […]