By Graciella Dressler SUNY Brockport students are stressed out, and it’s not just homework, grades, or student loans overwhelming them. Instead, it’s the constant surge of news about global crises. From film footage of racial injustices to articles about sex crimes… Read More ›
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Healthcare superheroes
By: Tyler Sadler Nurses are real-life superheroes. They are compassionate caregivers, they work long hours, and they get very little credit. But in the last few years, these real-life superheroes have been disappearing. According to USNews, Since 2019 there has… Read More ›
Reimaging Canalside Communities
By Abigail Scott Alongside the Erie Canal in Brockport on a recent Saturday afternoon, the outdoor pathway was filled with easels, paint brushes and blank canvasses for Plein Air Painting. Plein Air Painting is a type of painting that requires the… Read More ›
Help for a ‘ruff’ day
By: Emily Rose For anyone who loves animals – the benefits are obvious. They love you unconditionally, they lift your spirits, and they can turn a bad day into a good one. Statistics show that 75% of pet owners say… Read More ›
The mental health pipeline
By Kristen Beard For many people, the transition from high school to college can be life-changing. It brings about a whole list of new overwhelming responsibilities. Navigating these newfound responsibilities can cause an array of issues when it comes to… Read More ›
Closing the gap
By Lainey Porter The United States wastes 108 billion pounds of food each year. According to Feeding America, this equates to 130 billion meals wasted. In a nation with this degree of food waste it could be assumed the food insecurity levels… Read More ›
Santa’s on a budget this year
By: Portia Wojton The holiday season brings festivities, lights, and gift-giving. On the surface, the holidays are filled with joy. With recent changes in the economy, consumers are feeling financial hardships more than ever. This is putting a damper on… Read More ›
Supporting local migrant children
By Eliza Gonzalez Migrant farmworkers come to the U.S. to escape the hardships of their home countries. They flee danger, war, hunger, and extreme poverty. However, difficulty often continues when they cross the border and start a new life. “I know… Read More ›
Seeing the invisible
By Eliza Gonzalez Every Sunday people in Brockport can expect to see three things: church goers, people at bars watching football games, and migrant workers on bikes. People rarely sees migrant workers at places like Java Junction, Lift Bridge Book… Read More ›
The Women of Brockport “Take Back the Night”
By: Portia Wojton “I didn’t know where I was, I didn’t know who he was. All I knew was that I had to get out of there.” Emma Smith (not real name), sexual assault survivor One in four women in… Read More ›