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Social media worsens reading skills 

By Daniela Raymond   From an early age, I have always been taught that knowledge is power, and the best way to obtain that knowledge has been through reading. Growing up, books were a staple in my life, learning to read...

Hip-hop transforms over 50 years 

By Jeremy Binning   This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop music. The 50-year celebration is marked to commemorate the date when DJ Kool Herc, or Clive Campbell, played a breakdown portion of his records at a party in the...

A.I. takes away creativity 

By Jeremy Binning   Ask someone 50 years ago how they pictured the year 2023 would look, and many would probably say flying cars. However, having a machine type your essay for you sounds just as fun.  AI, also known as artificial...

Intern reflects on McCarthy’s ousting 

By Mary Stockman As a senior criminal justice and law and justice major with a minor in political science, I am currently spending the semester as a congressional intern in the House of Representatives at the SUNY Washington DC Internship...

‘The Gray Room’: New Ebony Alert 

By Daniela Raymond Starting Jan. 1, 2024, California will have a specialized alert system and notifications for missing Black people called the “Ebony Alert.” Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB-673 into law to implement the new system Oct. 8. The bill...

Ameen appreciates avenues for art

  By Cinara Marquis   Plattsburgh State Art Museum hosted a tote bag painting event to introduce students to the Art Department and embrace their creativity Thursday, Sept. 28. Surrounded by art, the students were inspired to create unique pieces on their...

Beat mental health with #HealWithIt

By Hunter Kelly   Prioritizing mental health has been a popular topic in the last few years, especially on college campuses, and for good reason. The overall college experience can be very rewarding, but it also represents a time of unrelenting...

Fitness havens on campus 

By Jeremy Binning   Physical health is an important part of our overall well-being. Being active can be simple, but laziness often creeps up on us. For some, it’s a daily routine and they always find the time to get a...

‘The Gray Room’: Battle over borders 

By Daniela Raymond  Last month, workers in Haiti resumed construction of a canal near the Massacre River that flows along the border of the Dominican Republic. This has prompted the Dominican Republic to close its borders over conflict on river...

Financial aid places a burden on students

By Jeremy Binning  One of the reasons many people in the country don't go to college is that they can't afford it. For many, having parents or guardians capable of signing off on a loan is what has a lot...
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