By Ashley Reeves As both a mother and a tattoo artist, Brittany “Baby Boo” Brennan is a busy woman. Hailing from Erie, Pennsylvania, Brennan originally attended college to pursue a degree in nursing. “I actually wanted to be a tattoo… Read More ›
Day in the Life
Connecting with the community story by story
Kayla Green has a passion for storytelling. While Green knew she enjoyed editing and shooting when she stepped on to the campus of The College at Brockport as a freshman, she had no idea she would leave a semester early, employed as a multimedia journalist for WROC in Rochester.
Shaun Nelms: A Step in the Direction of Equity
By Christina Giruzzi and Ashley Reeves Doctor of Education Shaun Nelms has been consistently working to make changes in the Rochester City School District. Nelms is the superintendent of East High school and also leads the Center for Urban Education… Read More ›
Inspiring Students and Sculpting the Future
Jennifer Hecker is an artist, a professor and a mentor. Over the course of her 30 years teaching at The College at Brockport, she has helped students grow their passions and learn more about themselves. Hecker’s main concentration is sculpture,… Read More ›
Bad Boys and Good Pets
Every day in the U.S., thousands of animals are abused, abandoned, and alone. Behind the numbers are desperate animals in desperate situations. Animal rights agencies around the world are overwhelmed, but remain hopeful for a solution. According to the ASPCA,… Read More ›
Sweden is in the Money
By Kyle Boyd, Nick Agostinelli, Andrew Harrington and Isaac De Leon When it comes to the town of Sweden there always seems to be a plan make its environment and surroundings better. Community members in Sweden will soon be… Read More ›
A Community in Crisis: Brockport Copes with the Opioid Crisis
By Ashley Reeves and Christina Giruzzi Throughout the country, the heroin and opioid crisis have placed a serious burden on law enforcement and other government agencies. Communities such as Brockport and Monroe County have felt the effects of the opioid… Read More ›
Textbooks: The Growing Trend of Online Shopping
Students across the nation spend upwards of $655 on text books each year. With prices of textbooks on the rise, students have become more savvy at navigating the best deals. The choice; online or in-store shopping. Since technology has changed… Read More ›
Farm to Table, Strangers to Family
When you think of your favorite restaurants, you may think of places in big cities or trendy towns. You probably would not think of a spot in a small village like Hamlin, New York; But there is one, and it’s… Read More ›
Winter Blues: What You Need to Know
by Marleese Patterson and Melissa Klehr BROCKPORT, NY – Clouds, rain, snow, ice, slush—the seemingly endless cycle of Brockport’s winter weather can be difficult to handle. It can even trigger emotional problems or make existing mental conditions worse. Many people… Read More ›
