Staff Writer Michael Volpicelli On February 26th, 2023, a tragedy struck a migrant ship in Italy, where so far 59 people have been confirmed dead with 12 of the 59 being children. The boat was a sailing ship and was constructed of wood rather than traditional metal. The boat was heading into Europe carrying migrants […]
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Ohio Spill Aftermath
Earlier this month, the state of Ohio had to deal with one of its worst natural disasters with the recent chemical spilling. The long term effects on humanity are still to be determined, but for animals it has become apparent of what’s to come. So far, an estimated number of over 43,000 aquatic animals are […]
Mutual Aid in Cortland
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Antisemitism is on the rise in America
By Sadie Urtz Anti Semitism is on the rise in America. A new survey was put out by the American Jewish committee earlier this year, and the findings indicate that four in ten Jews are more worried for their safety than they were a year ago. We are seeing more and more celebrities expose their […]
Spring Ally Development Workshops
SUNY Cortland multicultural life and diversity office has 3 upcoming workshops planned for this semester. They are called Safe Zone Workshop, Understanding and Advocating for Racial Injustice and Re-thinking abilities. These will all be held virtually and are open to anyone. SUNY Cortland students, faculty, staff, alumni, and even local community members involved with campus […]
The Aftermath of The Michigan State University Shooting.
Michigan State University is set to reopen its campus this week following the tragic shooting that took place, leaving 3 killed and 5 others injured. Police presence has been tight ever since the tragedy took place as the campus tries to go back to normal; but how could the campus ever feel normal or safe […]
What you need to know about the toxic oil spill in Ohio
The toxic oil spill in East Palestine, Ohio has devastated communities. Here’s what you need to know. According to news reports, the derailment occurred on February 4, 2023, when a Norfolk Southern train, carrying hazardous materials, derailed in the town of East Palestine, which is located in Columbiana County, Ohio, near the Pennsylvania border. The […]
China to Aid Russia with Lethal Force
China to Provide Lethal Support to Russia February of 2022 Russia shocked the world when they began their invasion of Ukraine. This invasion and war has been a constant and unrelenting struggle for the people of Ukraine since it began up to present day. Various nations have been trying to support Ukraine in any ways […]
Aftermaths of the Turkey Earthquakes
A devastating earthquake hit Syria on February 6th, 2023, killing and injuring thousands. In the weeks to follow, we have seen rescue efforts far and wide to pull people out of rubble, reconnect families, and help the injured. I wanted to explore some of the aftermath of the earthquake, the success rescue stories, and why […]
Are you interested in becoming an Orientation Assistant?
Are you interested in being an Orientation Assistant (OA)? Becoming an OA comes with time commitment, responsibilities, expectations, and benefits. OAs help new students adjust to their new life at SUNY Cortland. OAs have knowledge about the campus, are leads and role models, and are representative of what a SUNY Cortland student is like. OAs […]