Students are more than GPA
As reported in this weekâs issue, the SUNY system, under the recommendation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has raised the admission requirements for students looking to enter a SUNY graduate program. This change, SUNY policy-makers believe, will raise the bar to…
Inform yourself so you can take action
You hear your phone vibrate with incoming texts, you constantly check Twitter, take frequent glances at Tumblr and spend hours scrolling through the never-ending ânews feedâ of Facebook. We know the second that a celebrity dies, how our favorite television…
A modern man’s advice for modern times
Q: My significant other wants me to go home with them this weekend, I really want to stay here this weekend and hang out with friends. What do I do? A: You can put this trip in the back pocket….
NHL season approaches
Itâs that time of year again. Skates are sharpened, sticks are taped and 12 packs of Molson Canadians are flying off the shelves. Thatâs right, boys and girls. Itâs Christmas in October. Hockey is back, and it comes with a…
Deadly force necessary in Capitol chase
On Oct. 3, Miriam Carey was leading the police in Washington D.C. in a deadly chase. She led them from the White House to the Capitol Building where she attempted to drive her car into the large fence security barriers….
Guide to dealing with loss, moving forward with grief
Sometimes as college students we have a tendency to get lost in the thick of it all. We are so preoccupied with studying, partying, working and extracurricular activities. This, in a sense, is what weâre supposed to do. Thatâs why…
Humanities majors give science a chance
If you are a humanities major, you may think of science as a foreign subject. Even with an interest in science, you may look at a building like the new Shineman Center and feel like an outsider looking in. You…
Sex culture is here to stay
As I observed the debate between porn star Ron Jeremy and feminist activist Susan G. Cole last Wednesday, I was shocked to see how defensive the audience got when it came to Coleâs argument. Thereâs no doubt that sex plays…
Explore options abroad
Studying abroad is not just a âvacationâ as some might assume. Studying in another country helps students in multiple ways. From taking on a new language, to interning in an overseas business, to enrolling in a foreign university, studying abroad…
Inform yourself so you can take action
There is no reason for the government to shut down. That is something that Iâm sure most of us can agree upon. As American citizens, letâs ask ourselves a few questions. Do we know the who, what, when, where and…
