Obtaining a nursing degree is known to be one of the most challenging programs at any college. Heather LaPoint, a nursing professor at Plattsburgh State, aims to make students more comfortable when in real-life situations. “I facilitate learning,” she said. In other words, she said she doesn’t...
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Senior Paris Blaise originally came to Plattsburgh State as a psychology major. After taking several classes, she realized that wasn’t something she wanted. However, after taking one gender women’s studies class, Blaise decided to change her major. She is now doubling major in gender women’s studies...
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In a place like Plattsburgh, dealing with winter weather is a common problem during the colder months. From winter driving, to dealing with snowy sidewalks on campus, PSUC’s climate can be a frustrating one during its months-long winters, but there are some tips to help you along the way. For...
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Out of 89 percent of college students who said they were stressed at least two to four times a semester, 39 percent of the students surveyed credited finals as the biggest source of their stress, according to a 2016 study conducted by MentalHelp, a subsidiary of American Addiction Centers. There’s...
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Plattsburgh State senior Saad Haji decided to triple major in accounting, business and management information systems because he wanted to shadow his mentor, Abraham Makkawi, a PSUC alumnus when he first came to Plattsburgh State. “I’ve taken his footsteps with almost everything college related,”...
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Campus culture shapes and even produces behaviors and practices that are unfriendly to the environment. Food and energy waste is a major, direct influence colleges have on the environment. At all-you-can-eat dining halls, students tend to grab more food than they need trying to get the most out of their...
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One’s ability to progress in his or her job and climb the corporate ladder in the U.S. is highly dependent on his or her ability to build and maintain positive relationships with people at work. One of the most important skills for that is small talk, according to an article in Harvard Business...
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Plattsburgh State students join together to discuss and learn about Chinese culture, promote representation and create a positive community on campus at PSUC’s Chinese Association. This semester, the club focused on its recent dance performances for Night of Nations, a multicultural event sponsored...
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Club Al-Arabiyya hosted its annual Arabian Nights event on Wednesday in the ACC Ballrooms. With a large turnout, the ballrooms were filled with applause as the different performers of the night took turns displaying aspects of Arabian Culture. Student Adviser Saad Haji has been organizing the event...
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In 2004, about 28 percent of Americans age 15 and older read books for pleasure. In 2017, the number dropped to 19 percent, meaning the average reading time per person fell significantly, according to the Washington Post. The America Time Use survey data showed that a there was a decline in leisure...
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Editor-in-Chief's final goodbye
Angell College Center water returns after week-long...
Hockey club eyes future growth
PSUC stays perfect in NEWHL start
Cards remain undefeated
06 Dec 2018
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