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Simona Sharoni receives threats after interview comments

Plattsburgh State gender and women’s studies Professor Simona Sharoni has received a slew of online threats after making comments about feminism and the conflict between Israel and Palestine, particularly in support of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, BDS, movement. The...

Jacob Avery resigns, Jackson takes over

Student Association Adviser Jacob Avery submitted his letter of resignation at Monday’s weekly SA meeting. Avery cited his departure was due to “communication problems” in his address to the Executive Council. As well as advising the Student Association, Avery served as...

‘Box’ vote eliminates bias ““

The State of University of New York Board of Trustees has voted to eliminate the felony conviction check box from standard admissions applications, effectively “banning the box” for students who may have once feared applying to a SUNY school...

Clinton proposes free tuition

With young voters poised to impact the 2016 presidential election, both remaining candidates are trying to appeal to millennials and get them on their side. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton sought to do just that, when she campaigned at Temple...

Signs help students navigate

Aside from renovating dorms, last year’s revamp of the pond and regularly keeping classrooms up to date, the PSUC Facilities, Maintenance and Operations office aims to put new, more visible signs on the academic buildings. Hawkins Hall received two...

Agencies confirm mumps case at PSUC

A case of mumps virus has been confirmed on Plattsburgh State’s campus, according to a press release issued by the Clinton County Health Department. The case, confirmed last Friday, has been isolated to just one student, but the virus...

Savard fulfills athletic position

Brian Savard was recently named the new director of athletic communications, and many within the department are eager to see what he can bring to Plattsburgh State. Previously, Savard served as SUNY New Paltz’s athletic communications director for six...

Plattsburgh celebrates local history

The City of Plattsburgh held its 19th annual Battle of Plattsburgh festivities this weekend, hosted in downtown Plattsburgh. On September 11, 1814, the Battle of Plattsburgh took place on Lake Champlain during the War of 1812. An American naval...

VP of Activities starts semester plans strong

Student Association Profile: Marcelo Chasipanta, Vice President of Activities Marcelo Chasipanta is the recently elected Vice President of Activities for the Student Association. A graduate of Middletown High School, and current biology major, Chasipanta oversees the day to day...

Students offered flu shots

Last Friday, Plattsburgh State’s Health and Counseling Center offered free flu shots to students in order to prevent the flu virus from spreading this upcoming winter. The shots, while free to students, were offered to faculty and staff for $20....
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