Author Archives
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New additions in store for the historic Erie Canal
By Kevin Zimmer BROCKPORT, N.Y.—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced a $300 million plan to revive and improve the Erie Canal and the Empire State Trail.. A fraction of the money will be used to create a pedestrian pathway… Read More ›
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Respect for the Regular
By Melvin Horsford and Carrie Watt BROCKPORT N.Y.— Gwen Leonardi, manager at Barber’s Grill and Taproom has been working at Barber’s off and on since 1992. From living in the apartments above the bar, to working behind the counter, Leonardi… Read More ›
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Barb LeSavoy’s Impact on Students
By: Maranda Meisenzahl Brockport, NY- Brianna Bush is a sophomore at The College at Brockport. She is one of many students that are influenced by Barb LeSavoy. Students like Sam Newson and Emily Nuñez also recognize LeSavoy’s hard work and dedication. Students who are involved with… Read More ›
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“It consumes me every day”
How Nate Riexinger lost three of his peers to teenage suicide. By Shay Gauthier BROCKPORT, N.Y.- He lost one person. Then another. Then another. Nate Riexinger understands what it means to lose several people to teenage suicide. In less than… Read More ›
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Bailey Pratt: The Balancing Act
By: Kari Ashworth For many student-athletes, balancing school, athletics, and work can prove to be difficult. However, it is the structure and support of the athletic programs that allow student-athletes to flourish in the transitional nature of college. Bailey Pratt,… Read More ›
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A big dream and a bigger impact
How Kyle Matthews turned skateboarding into suicide awareness. By Shay Gauthier, Carrie Watt, Melvin Horsford and Max Riley BROCKPORT, NY– By the time he was 14, Kyle Matthews knew he wanted to start a business. Little did he know that becoming a… Read More ›
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Chris Kinsley: Leader on and off the field
Team Captain Chris Kinsley leads by example. Now in his senior year, long time athlete reflects on his career and the leadership skills gained.
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The legacy of Barb LeSavoy
By: Alyssa Birkholz, Maranda Meisenzahl, Melody Ascione BROCKPORT, NY- When Barbara LeSavoy, Ph.D. came to The College at Brockport, she noticed that there was a gaping hole in the curriculum. LeSavoy spent 12 years working to fill that hole. In… Read More ›
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Starting a movement
“I am most often the only person in a meeting who looks like me… and after a while that becomes taxing,” Archie said. “Unfortunately, as an African American male, I will never have the privilege that I can choose to say ‘I’m not gonna be an advocate today.’”
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Making a difference from the sky
How drones are helping to keep the memory of veterans alive in the Town of Sweden. By Carrie Watt, Melvin Horsford, Shay Gauthier and Max Riley SWEDEN, NY— In preparation for Memorial Day 2020, the Town of Sweden has teamed… Read More ›