Let’s be honest, our on-campus food sucks. Since living off campus, I’ve been able to establish much healthier eating habits because I’m finally not restricted to just on-campus dining services. At Plattsburgh State, freshmen are required to eat on campus with the Anytime Dining + $125 meal...
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Every college student has been there — waking up at 8:55 a.m. for a 9 a.m. class, throwing on sweats and a baggy T-shirt and walking out the door. Clothing says a lot about a person, and unfortunately for those who take comfort to the extreme, sweatshirts and moccasins usually won’t impress post-graduation. Knowing...
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As the semester comes to an end and finals begin, we often stress ourselves out with studying and cramming a semester’s worth of work into one night. Finals week can be a tough time for some students, but there are ways to tame the stress that comes with finals week. Unlike some students, I’m...
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11 May 2018
Posted by cardinalpoints
Another finals week approaching and another semester gone. This time, though, it feels different. It’s likely been years since Plattsburgh State has seen a period quite as draining as this spring semester has been. A time marked by protest, anger, budget cuts and tragedy. It was a semester...
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What is it like to be an “intimidating woman?” What is an “intimidating woman” made of? Well, being an intimidating woman is not really that easy, at least in my opinion. It is hard to actually intimidate someone. When a woman is called intimidating, it might be because of the way she acts...
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Posted by cardinalpoints
In the wake of the racist Snapchat incident this past February, many solutions on how to move forward have been proposed by students, professors, administrators and the Plattsburgh State community as a whole. One of the most tangible steps taken so far has been the establishment of a Social Justice...
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They went for it, by God did they go for it. Walking out of “Avengers: Infinity War,” one thing is for certain; you will not wonder if Marvel Studios pulled any punches. Ten years, 19 Marvel movies and six years of buildup, ever since the villainous Thanos was introduced in the post credit...
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Everyone has a moral hero. Having a moral hero in life is important to have when making a decision or solving a problem. It is nice to have someone in your life when you’re going through something rough and you close your eyes and think, “What would my moral hero do in this situation?” Moralheroes.org,...
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A case of 24 Aquafina bottled waters in stores typically costs about $5, but they sell the same cases for $13 on campus. “The prices in the non-dining hall areas seem reasonable,” Plattsburgh State sophomore Hailey Frey said. “They feel like great deals actually until you see the same product...
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Almost every college student has had a night or two where he or she drank a little too much, and felt the consequences the next morning. It’s good to have some tips on how to get over a hangover and how to prevent yourself from getting a hangover. One thing you should establish before a night of drinking...
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SA wraps up semester with resolutions
Cards end season, look to retool
Food on campus: yum or yuck?
Dressing for the job you want
Power outage doesn’t stop Autism Alliance Walk