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International students should be protected

EDITORIAL   Across the nation, international students are being deported and having their student visas revoked because of executive orders from President Donald Trump. SUNY Plattsburgh felt the ramifications of this closely, with one of our fellow cardinals being one of the...

Coachella isn’t as good as it used to be: bad fashion and mediocre performances

By Kaliyah Green   Every spring, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees, influencers, and celebrities to the California desert. The culture that surrounds Coachella is a phenomenon where popular music careers are born and...

Fans are hungry for original Haymitch actor

By Kolin Kriner   As the release date for “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” slowly approaches, “The Hunger Games” social media accounts have begun showcasing the cast for the much-anticipated sixth film of the franchise. Unsurprisingly, there have already been...

Ariana Grande is bold and brilliant in deluxe album

      By Lillian Murray   For over a year now, Ariana Grande has been scrutinized by media outlets and music critics. From comments about her affair with Ethan Slater — aka Mr. Spongebob on Broadway — to her drastic weight change, the...

Unexpected masterpieces and instant classics

By Sophia Albertie   Now that 2025 is a third of the way through, I wanted to take a moment to explore some of the best movies released this year. With that, I present to you my top five movies of...

College is a commitment for academics and emotion

By Kaliyah Green     College fosters a lot of commitment, personal growth and self-discovery. Behind every assignment turned in at 11:59 p.m. and every cup of coffee consumed to survive a 9 a.m. lecture, there are students navigating a whirlwind of...

Katy Perry launches, looks dumb doing it

By Kolin Kriner   Katy Perry went to space earlier this week, proclaiming we need to work to protect the Earth. So Perry, how exactly are you protecting the earth by pumping up carbon emissions for an 11-minute trip to space? That seems...

New Minecraft meal at McDonald’s delights palate

By Emma Deo   At participating McDonald's across the nation, customers can purchase the Minecraft Movie Meal, released April 1, in honor of “A Minecraft Movie” released in theaters on April 4.  The meal consists of either a 10 piece McNugget or...

Boredom leads to creativity, allow it to flow and flourish

By Kaliyah Green   Boredom might just be the secret ingredient to creativity. Boredom is often seen as something to be avoided. However, recent research and psychological theories suggest that boredom can play a role in sparking creativity.  When we engage in monotonous...

Phones cause distractions in schools

By Kaliyah Green   As technology continues to evolve, smartphones have become an inseparable part of daily life. In classrooms, however, their role is controversial—are they valuable learning tools or disruptive distractions? Cell phones can divert attention away from lessons, leading to...
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