Saturday, December 21, 2024

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Mutual aid transforms charity into solidarity

By Cinara Marquis   Mutual aid is the voluntary, reciprocal exchange of support within a community to overcome barriers to meeting common needs. The grassroots approach to social justice emphasizes solidarity and connection over charity. “Community Mutual Aid Networks: A ‘Youth’-Led Approach”...

In the stars

By Cinara Marquis   Aries (March 21 – April 19) The Hermit card refers to contemplation. Think carefully this week and make space for learning. There will always be something to learn.   Taurus (April 20 – May 20) The Star card represents...

City to host Miracle on Margaret Street

By Plattsburgh Community Development / Press-Republican   Something magical is coming back to Margaret Street as the city hosts its ninth annual Holiday Parade and tree-lighting ceremony on Dec. 7. The City of Plattsburgh and The Strand Center for the Arts are...

Anderson endeavors to inspire future generations

By Cinara Marquis From the moment Abbigail Bruno picked up a pencil for the first time, she knew that art was her calling. Now, as a sophomore art major, she's nurturing her dream to become an art educator. Bruno’s lifelong passion...

Reflecting on Kent Cottage, letters, legacy

By Grant Terwilliger   The assistant professor of communication studies at SUNY Plattsburgh, Lauren Zito, presented as part of the series called Tuesday Talks on Oct. 29. Zito shared her experiences in Brigus, Newfoundland, as part of an artist residency and...

Post-election insights support the community

By Philo Yunrui Wang   The day after Election Day, the “Lifelong Learning for All” speaker series at Plattsburgh Public Library hosted a post-election analysis, offering SUNY Plattsburgh students and community members insights into the 2024 U.S. presidential election.  With the election...

Monty Python’s Spamalot cast and crew connect through comedy

By Cinara Marquis   Adapted from the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. The musical is filled with catchy tunes and outrageous numbers and features...

In the stars

By Cinara Marquis   Aries (March 21 – April 19) The Sun card represents positivity. Your hard work is now being rewarded with joy and contentment. You deserve this; let yourself reap the benefits. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) The Tower...

Hobby to career: Annunziata speaks on video game design

By Kolin Kriner   “Cardinal Creatives” is a weekly column that celebrates creators in Plattsburgh, both present and past. By spotlighting diverse talents throughout our community in all forms, we create a window into Plattsburgh’s art scene.   From gaming with his brothers...

Printmaker finds connections across continents

By Cinara Marquis   After a series of artist residencies, printmaker Melissa Schulenberg found herself enthralled with a completely new medium — mokuhanga, a traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique that uses water-based inks and Japanese paper. She recently visited SUNY Plattsburgh...
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