by Ashley Zarcone ROCHESTER, NY – In times of crisis, music has always been a support, guiding the broken, sick, and troubled towards comfort. Local musicians depend on their community to gain a following and share their passion. But with… Read More ›
Arts and Life
Mind your Beauty Business
Small businesses everywhere have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For Danique Shallow, founder of Styled by Nique the pandemic may have stopped business for a bit but it did not stop the hustle. Shallow is a hairstylist and has been running Styled… Read More ›
Living and learning during a pandemic
Class chaos: how much is too much? By Brianna Bush Over the past few months, the world has been adapting to living during a global pandemic. For some, the transition has been relatively smooth and they are able to adjust… Read More ›
The faces behind your food
If you’ve ever been to Rochester’s public market you’ve seen the richness of the city’s culture. Only a short 30-minute drive from Brockport the market offers a variety of treats, produce and people. Established in 1827, the market was originally… Read More ›
The Strands Possible Shutdown
“Its closing will be like losing an important part of Brockport.”- Lisbet Barone. BROCKPORT, N.Y- The Strand is a local theater in which the people of Brockport have been coming to for generations. For more than 100 years, this theater in… Read More ›
Musicians Adapt During Pandemic
By Connor Zerniak “As a musician, I felt frustrated that I wasn’t able to make music with friends” Elizabeth Knapp Many musicians feel lost, frustrated and worried about how to make ends meet during a pandemic that has robbed them… Read More ›
Staying home and staying active
By Marti Feyerabend As the COVID-19 pandemic made its way into our communities, everyday life began to come to a halt. In an effort to protect the vulnerable, businesses that were deemed non-essential closed and people have been ordered to… Read More ›
A microcosm of American history
Written by: Chyann Klahs and Courtney Deeren A little known treasure box full of Brockport history is hiding in a quaint building on State street. The outside may not look like much, a tall brick building painted a light bluish-grey… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›