As money plays a bigger role in professional, college, and even youth sports, many fans wonder whether the love of the game is being overshadowed by contracts, sponsorships, and profits. Sports used to feel simple. You’d watch a game because you loved a team, admired a player’s work ethic, or felt a real connection to […]
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Where to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Around Cortland
Sometimes it can be hard to find ways to mix it up when you’re in the mood for something sweet. If you’re looking for dessert options near the Cortland area, look no further. Here are the must-know places for your next sweet treat. Footie’s Freez Although Footie’s is only open from March through the end […]
Carrying the Star: The Weight of Being a Jewish Student at Cortland
In the wake of growing national concern over campus antisemitism, Jewish students at SUNY Cortland describe feeling alienated by peers and unsupported by administrators, sparking conversations reflecting a broader struggle facing Jewish communities across American campuses. This email arrived in inboxes at 2:48 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 — a campus-wide message from the […]
Friendsgiving Fun on a Budget
The holidays are the best kind of chaotic. Between classes, assignments, work shifts, and trying to squeeze in a little self-care, it can feel impossible to make time for everything. As much as I love the holiday season, the lights, the food, the excuse to wear a sweater every day, it always comes with a […]
Big Brother 27: The Best Season in Years
Season 27 had a tough act to follow, but still came out as one of the best Big Brother seasons in years. This season had a murder mystery theme that kept audiences glued to the screen. *Spoilers Below* Big Brother is a competition reality show on CBS. Over the course of the summer, 16 houseguests […]
Winx Club Season 7 Review
On September 21, 2015, the seventh season of Winx Club premiered. Airing 11 years after the first season, this one is infamous for its childish dialogue, underwhelming plot, and borderline brainrot. Even fans of later seasons can agree that season 7 is where it goes downhill, for several reasons. Following the hype of the 2011 […]
The Construction Apocalypse of Cortland: Enough Already
It seems Cortland is allergic to having a single semester without some type of construction that seemingly never stops. Between construction starting at 4 am and hearing the loud trucks and equipment clank on the ground to the main roads that students take to class being backed up with standstill traffic, this has been an […]
The Best Breakfast Spots in Cortland
Looking for breakfast places in Cortland? Here’s a list of some reliable choices that won’t disappoint. Cortland Diner Located right on Main Street, Cortland Diner is a classic sit-down breakfast spot that you can always count on. They are open from 7am-9pm, Tuesday through Saturday, and 7am-3pm on Sundays. Inside, it has the feel of […]
Why Do We Love the Mob?
Audiences can’t look away from the world of organized crime. Our fascination with mob stories says less about criminals and more about ourselves—our hunger for power, our longing for loyalty, and our struggle to stay in control. For decades, audiences have been captivated by stories of organized crime. From our favorite movies like The Godfather […]
“Winx Club: The Magic is Back” Review
On October 2, 2025, A new reboot of the Winx Club franchise was released. “Winx Club: The Magic is Back” is a new take on the 2004 cartoon. The first half of season one dropped, leaving many fans divided. The reboot has a similar premise to that of the original. Bloom is a normal girl […]