By Sadie Urtz In highschool, I completed my two year associate’s degree along with my regular highschool degree so, when I came into college, I was already a junior. Now I am a 19-year old senior and I’d like to share my opinion on graduating early. I thought for the longest time (all of highschool) […]
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How New York Tackles The Waste Crisis
New York State is suffering from a solid waste and recycling crisis. Costs of recycling municipalities and taxpayers have skyrocketed, and recycling rates have declined. Further destroying our environment and negatively impacting our health. Plastic Waste The EPR Bills have been introduced in both the New York State Senate and Assembly to help resolve the […]
The Return of The Big Event
After a three-year COVID-19 interruption, The Big Event, a student-led project that works all year to bring students, faculty, staff, and alumni together for one full day of community service returned on Sunday, April 23rd. SUNY Cortland students, faculty, and staff spent their day cleaning and helping the community. These student groups include athletic teams such […]
Cortland Soaks Up Early Taste of Summer with Warm Weather
Cortland and the rest of Central New York has been basking in warm weather for the past week, with temperatures reaching into the 70s °F and blue skies as far as the eye can see. However, residents of the area should be prepared for a change in the weather pattern over the next few days. […]
SUNY Cortland Students Talk About the Importance of Sustainability
Sustainability has become a growing issue of concern for young people. Gen Z and Millennials are the first generations to list the environment and climate change among their top three issues. I n the future we can expect this concern to rise as there becomes less room for ignorance and as more people begin to […]
Bud Light Controversy Explained
By Sadie Urtz Recently, Bud Light sent a handful of beer cans to a transgender influencer via PR, and people are not happy. The influencer, Dylan Mulvaney, posted a video advertising the beer, speaking on celebrating march madness. One of the cans featured a picture of Dylan’s face. It was a video meant to promote […]
Do you know about Career Services drop-in hours?
SUNY Cortland Career Services Office has many resources for current students and Alumni. This is an office full of Career help, it focuses on much more than just student employment help and paperwork. A huge resource for students is the office’s drop-in hours. What are drop-in hours? Do students know about the resources offered? What are […]
What’s Happening With Abortion Pills at the Federal Level?
Mifepristone, also known as the abortion pill, is the first pill in the two-drug medication abortion regimen that is used in over half of abortions in the United States. It is currently available, but it is is danger of being taken off the shelves. However, the lawsuit in the Texas district court, filed by groups […]
Intern for the Blackbird Film Festival
The annual Blackbird Film Festival is giving out three credits to Fall 2023 interns. The festival team is looking for individuals to join as Film Judges. Filmmakers and enthusiasts attend the festival each year, experiencing the inside of creative minds and the uniqueness of each individual. What is the Blackbird Film Festival The Blackbird Film […]
Tensions Flare Between China and Taiwan
Staff Writer Michael Volpicelli On April 8th, 2023 the Chinese government held simulations for their army off the coast of Taiwan which consisted of precision strikes, mobilized naval battleships, and air force presence. These drills will last 3 days and have so far been causing an uproar among Taiwanese citizens and the Taiwanese government. China […]