Going into the fall semester of 2021, many New York college students will be vaccinated and safely attending classes at full capacity. As of May 10th, 2021, New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced that for the new school year, all… Read More ›
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Virtual Earth Day: Answering the big questions about climate change
By Ellen Paddock The Department of Environmental Science and Ecology hosted a virtual Earth Day seminar on Wednesday, April 21, featuring Professor Emeritus James Haynes, who taught at SUNY Brockport for 41 years. Over 30 students participated in a discussion… Read More ›
Homeless Epidemic During Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented time for everyone. This is clear even for the Center for Disease Control, as they continuously change policies and add new recommendations on how to protect yourself from the deadly virus. The uncertainty that… Read More ›
SUNY Brockport athletic department works to resume competition
By Ellen Paddock BROCKPORT, N.Y. –– SUNY Brockport’s athletic department has been working diligently behind the scenes to safely resume practices and competitions to ensure student-athletes have a positive experience. During the fall and spring semesters, they juggled COVID-19 restrictions… Read More ›
Bartenders brace for further restrictions
By Chelsea L. Brown ROCHESTER, NY – Uncertainty looms over the local bar and restaurant industry as COVID numbers continue to rise across the state. New dining restrictions went into effect earlier this month, limiting diners to four per table… 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 ›
Working Out During a Pandemic
By: Ben Blakely BROCKPORT, N.Y.— During a global pandemic with many quarantined at home, working out has not been on the top of student’s priority list. Even with fitness centers following mandated requirements from New York State and Governor Andrew… Read More ›
Fine Dining to Curbside Pickup
By: David Villareale As the pandemic rages on restaurant owners are trying to keep the dining experience alive. Nosh, a creative culinary restaurant in downtown Rochester, are taking precautions to keep customers safe and socially distanced. Following New York State… Read More ›
Student Mental Health During COVID-19
By Paul Estares The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way college students live. Students normally have their friends to get through the stresses of college, but during the pandemic, many students are on their own. Andrew Penner is in his… Read More ›