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2 new clubs approved by SA

By Abigail Passafiume   The Student Association Senate approved the reinstatement of French club and granted permanent status for the Trout Unlimited club at its Feb. 19 meeting.  French club will be returning to the SUNY Plattsburgh campus this semester after years...

Cuomo runs for return to NYC

By Anthony Izaguirre (AP)   Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a yearslong exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations. In a 17-minute video,...

Campus reflects on Black history month’s success

By Christian Tufino   Black History Month has come to a close, and despite national conversations about race becoming tense, Plattsburgh State has celebrated openly and proudly. With President Trump making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices a target for constant cutbacks and...

NY Governor orders college to remove Palestinian studies job

By ASSOCIATED PRESS   New York’s governor ordered a state school to remove a job posting for a Palestinian studies teaching position this week, saying she wanted to ensure “antisemitic theories” would not be taught. The job posting at Hunter College had...

Winterfest succeeds in second celebration

By Michael Purtell   Learning to love the winter cold is key to adjusting to the North Country campus at SUNY Plattsburgh. Plattsburgh State’s Wellness Week was capped off with the second annual Winterfest celebration. Students were invited to Hawkins Pond to...

SA fills last spots, looks ahead

By Abigail Passafiume   The Student Association swore in the last vacant senate seat and approved a Campus Service presentation at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12.  Zoey Saunderson, a first-year psychology major from Brooklyn, NY joins the senate as the last...

Poet builds wellness, stanzas

By Guilianna Laurain   Caroline Rothstein hosted a workshop promoting body positivity & boundaries as a part of campus’ Wellness week Thursday, Feb. 13. Rothstein, a writer, poet, performer and educator led an interactive session that dove into body image, consent, and...

Group works to demystify toxic masculinity

By Meadow Cupps   Feminist movements can be mischaracterized as anti-man, which is why it is important for inclusive movements to support men as allies.  Plattsburgh State’s Title IX office hosted two events over Wellness Week focused on educating men on feminist...

Campus prepares for CCC arrival in fall

By Michael Purtell   As Plattsburgh State prepares for Clinton Community’s move-in, the campus faces changes to several departments. After announcing a year ago that the Clinton Community College would move its programs to buildings on Plattsburgh State’s campus by Fall 2025,...

House Republicans mull scholarship taxes; changes to student loan programs

By Cheyanne Murphy (AP)   As Republicans in Congress look for ways to slash spending, some legislators are floating new taxes on college scholarships, an end to student loan repayment plans and a big hike in taxes on university endowments. The ideas...
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