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Plattsburgh to participate in Polar Plunge

By Lucia Gross (Press Republican)   The Plattsburgh Polar Plunge will return to Plattsburgh for the first time since 2019 this April as a major fundraiser for the North Country region Special Olympic team. The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraising event...

‘Trade war’ disrupts Plattsburgh, Canadians

By Christian Tufino   The trade war between Canada and the United States, set off by President Donald Trump’s tariffs of up to 25% on Canadian goods, leaves Canadian citizens living in Plattsburgh in an awkward situation. Whether it be for a...

Trump begins process dissolving DOE

By John Church   After an eventful start to his second stint as President, Donald Trump and his administration now aim to dismantle the Department of Education (DOE).  While nothing can be set in stone without Congressional approval, if the move passes,...

Khalil appears in court

By Sara Cline (Associated Press)   Detained Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil appeared briefly Friday in immigration court at a remote Louisiana detention center as his lawyers fight in multiple venues to try to free him. Khalil, 30, a legal U.S....

Student reflects on woke culture in campus

By Michael Purtell   Plattsburgh State’s campus became the subject of scrutiny at a recent discussion, as students and faculty gathered to view campuses and the political affiliations therein on a national scale. The Institute for Ethics in Public Life hosted a...

Student activist arrested by ICE at Columbia University

By Jake Offenhartz (AP)   A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University’s student encampment movement was arrested Saturday night by federal immigration authorities who claimed they were acting on a State Department order to revoke his green card, according...

Clubs compete in culinary competition

By Christian Tufino   Members of two student clubs, Fuerza and Her Campus, went head to head at SUNY Plattsburgh’s Cardinal Cook-Off on March 5. This lighthearted and flavor-filled event hosted by Cardinal Cupboard Manager Hakima Bachar allowed for a fun way...

SA OKs 2 funds for 1 trip

By Abigail Passafiume   The Student Association approved $1,000 in funding to the Accounting & Finance Association and $1,000 to the Student Managed Investment Fund for their annual joint educational trip to New York City over April 10 to 12. The three...

State official visits campus to educate staff on proposal around hate-related violence

By Abigail Passafiume   Executive Director for the Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence, Kelli Owens, visited SUNY Plattsburgh to bring awareness to Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent budget proposals, focusing on initiatives involving gender-based violence, domestic violence, crime victim service and...

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...
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