If your TikTok or your Spotify suggested feels like one long country playlist lately, you aren’t losing your mind. We are officially in the middle of a country music takeover, and February 2026 is proving to be the month where the genre finally kicked the “old school” stereotypes to the curb. Between a loving new […]
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SUNY Cortland Should Build Mental Health Days Into the Academic Calendar
College students are often told that these years are supposed to be the best time of their lives. At SUNY Cortland, this idea can feel far from reality by the middle of the semester. Between exams, assignments, jobs, internships, practices, and the pressure to plan a perfect life after graduation, we as students are drowning. […]
Miscast or Masterpiece? Breaking Down the Wuthering Heights Adaptation
Many fans love the 1847 classic Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Set on the wild Yorkshire moors, the novel is famous for its dark and tumultuous story of revenge, obsession, and the passionate love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff. The novel explores this plot about how the extremely destructive power of their ongoing, intense, thwarted relationship […]
15 Ads, Zero Soul: Analyzing the 23% AI Presence in Super Bowl 2026
It’s that time of year again; everyone is excited and ready to watch the big game and the even bigger and more exciting ads. In the past, the Super Bowl has been known for its famous, creative, and over-the-top ads. However, this year, AI (artificial intelligence) has become more prominent in some notable Super Bowl […]
El Apagón in the End Zone: Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Takeover Is a Cultural Revolution
Bad Bunny has long been recognized as one of the most influential artists of his generation, known for reshaping global music while staying firmly rooted in his culture. Raised in Puerto Rico, he began making music independently and quickly gained attention. What set him apart early on was his refusal to change his language, image, […]
Grammy Winners Speak Out Against ICE
The Grammys are one of the biggest nights for artists; this time, the winners took the stage to use their voices and speak out against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). With the ongoing ICE attacks and raids in the United States and this state of political horror, the winners and attendees made sure their voices […]
New Music Review: Madison Beer’s locket
Madison Beer released her third studio album, locket back in January. Her sincerely emotional storytelling, paired with her stunning vocals are present throughout the album. While having been in and out of the spotlight, Beer has been creating music as a part of her healing journey. This album is a prime example of why you […]
SUNY Cortland’s Parking Problem Is Failing Its Students
For many SUNY Cortland students, the day does not start in the classroom. Instead, it begins with circling parking lots, checking for empty spaces on the hill, and constantly keeping an eye on the clock. Hoping and praying that today is not the day they end up late or get ticketed simply for trying to […]
The Horrible Phenomenon of Cortland’s Snow Maintenance
Instead of planning ahead and making sure the roads and sidewalks are clear, Cortland adores waiting until there is 5 inches of snow on the ground to shovel and put salt down. Cortland does a terrible job preparing and maintaining safe conditions when it snows out. Since it loves to snow everyday in the winter, […]
News Flash: Top Floor of the Library Is Meant To Be Silent
The library is designed to have three floors where chatting is permitted, yet students love to trek up the hundred flights of stairs to run their mouths on the ONE floor that is suppose to be completely silent. I don’t know if some were not made unaware of the fact that the fourth floor is […]