By Brianna Bush With the COVID-19 pandemic meeting in person to do anything has been a difficult feat, leading many to turn to a more accommodating method to meet. To launch its new book, Green Card Voices utilized booth Zoom and Facebook… Read More ›
Event stories
Aiding the Needy and Feeding the Poor
By: David Villareale The world is changing and not for the better, there are still those who are struggling to make ends meet. Doug Klick, a Webster resident, makes it his mission to make sure that no family goes hungry… Read More ›
Black Friday and Pandemics Don’t Mix
Black Friday is the most popular shopping day of the year, with friends and families rushing to local stores to take advantage of outrageous deals that kick off the holiday shopping season. However, long lines, packed stores, fighting over products… Read More ›
Brockport lends a helping hand
“We like to give back, because without the community we would not be here.” -Shannon Lipira By Vianca Grullon BROCKPORT, NY- More than two dozen residents at the Viking Apartments and Townhomes were displaced after a fire engulfed the complex…. Read More ›
SUNY Brockport Remains Proactive as COVID Risk Levels Rise
BROCKPORT, NY- Nearly 10 months into the Coronavirus pandemic, the top priority for colleges across the nation is to keep their communities safe and healthy. As students have now become accustomed to the new norm, like wearing masks and social… Read More ›
The village of Brockport hosts its fourth annual girls’ day out
By Chyann Klahs, Kevin Zimmer, and Trinity Wilson Four years ago Brockport business owner Judith Andrew had an idea for how to create a networking event for her fellow business owners as well bring people in the Brockport community together…. Read More ›
Brockport’s Pride: Honoring LGBTQIA+ Students
In 2017, the percentage of adults who identify as LGBT+ rose to 4.5 percent in the United States, according to a study by Gallup. More than ever, college campuses are choosing to celebrate those students by offering Lavender Ceremonies. These ceremonies… Read More ›
Brittany Brennan: Lookin’ Sharp
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 ›
Spring Spruce-Up Success
Students from the College at Brockport joined other members of the community on April 26 to plant new trees all along the sidewalk on Holley Street as part of the village’s annual Spring Spruce-Up initiative. The community members present included… Read More ›
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 ›