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In today’s rapidly changing world, environmental awareness and sustainability have become major concerns especially around college campuses. As college students, we have an opportunity to lead the charge in adopting sustainable practices and fostering environmental consciousness. Many students do not realize that they could be the change simply by making smart decisions and some changes […]

The core of throwaway culture is a mindset that values convenience and instant gratification more than long-term sustainability. Products are intentionally constructed with the concept of planned obsolescence, which promotes the regular replacement of items instead of prioritizing their longevity and repairability. The widespread availability of disposable goods, such as fast fashion and single-use plastics, […]

In fast paced college life, students are constantly juggling academic responsibilities, social engagements, and personal growth. Maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet often takes a backseat. However, the significance of healthy food choices cannot be overstated, as they play a vital role in fostering physical well-being, mental acuity, and overall academic success.  As students, our experiences […]

Coming from someone who has been completely immersed in the process of Blackbird 2024, I hope you attended the festival (for my sanity). All jokes aside, there are a variety of reasons why a student at SUNY Cortland should be interested in experiencing this once in a lifetime opportunity and potentially intern for the festival […]

Public speaker and former swimmer Riley Gaines visited SUNY Cortland Friday as the last stop on her “Reclaim Feminism” Campus Tour.  For roughly an hour and a half, Gaines spoke about her experience shifting from a swimmer to public figure and voiced her opinions on transgender athletes competing in sports.  In 2022 Riley Gaines competed […]

Are you somebody who loves the idea of owning your own space or are you someone who doesn’t mind the idea of living with people? Personally, the thought of living on my own does intrigue me… What about you? All my life I have lived with either family members or roommates. I don’t mind the […]

Six years ago, Avenger’s Endgame swept across the world, and dominated the Box office. After Thanos completed his mission of eliminating half of life across the universe, audiences could not wait to see how The Avenger’s fought back and returned their world to normalcy. On the week of the movie’s 6th anniversary, let us go back […]

The newly released film Abigail is sure to please both horror fans and casual moviegoers alike. When a quirky cast of characters, led by Melissa Barerra, kidnap a crime lord’s daughter Abigail for ransom, they find out that she’s no ordinary 12-year-old ballerina, but a vicious vampire, who’s blood-thirsty for revenge. Going into the film- […]

Fashion is not just about looking good; it’s about doing good too. There’s a new trend in the fashion world that’s all about being eco-friendly. What does that mean? It means making clothes in a way that doesn’t harm the environment. This kind of fashion is becoming more popular because it’s not just stylish – […]

Film festivals allow filmmakers to show their work to a greater audience, allowing them to get more recognition. The Blackbird Film Festival is the one main event that SUNY Cortland Communication and Media Studies department hosts annually and is open for everyone both in the community and outside.  SUNY Cortland hosted their annual Blackbird Film […]