By Autumn Graney Everywhere you go, everywhere you look, people are buried in their phones. The problem is it is affecting student’s health. SUNY Brockport student Jezelle Sergenton uses her phone every day. “I use my phone almost eight to… Read More ›
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Breaking the silence
By MaryJo Nuzzo and Ellie Hettel Victims of sexual violence are often silenced. They are told to keep quiet, they’re afraid to report or don’t know who to turn to. According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), one in… Read More ›
Overwhelmed by the news? You’re not alone
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 ›
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 ›
Words have consequences
By Lainey Porter Recent incidents involving vandalism and racial slurs have created tension among students and faculty at SUNY Brockport. Freshman Tatum Smyth lives in Gordon Hall, one of the two dorms the vandalism took place and was frustrated to… Read More ›
The fentanyl epidemic
The abuse of fentanyl is a public health crisis. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug overdose deaths rose from 2019 to 2020 with 91,799 drug overdose deaths reported in 2020. Deaths involving synthetic opioids (primarily fentanyl) continued… Read More ›
The rapid rise of lacrosse
The sport of lacrosse is constantly gaining popularity. More schools, from high schools to colleges, are beginning to offer lacrosse programs. According to Lacrosse All Stars, the state with the most lacrosse programs is New York. According to World Lacrosse,… Read More ›
Walk a Milestone: One Step at a Time
Day-by-day. Hour-by-hour. Minute-by-minute. Mental illness is an ongoing struggle for college students. According to The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds, 73% of students experience some sort of mental health crisis during college. Out of these students, only 25% seek… Read More ›
A Passion for the Press
By Jason Haselkorn Sarah Killip’s passion for writing started at a very young age. When she was little, Killip would go around the neighborhood and gather her friends to create scripts and act out movies. It was that passion for… Read More ›