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By Jayne Smith   I am not a journalism student. But when I first toured SUNY Plattsburgh in 2019, I toured the journalism department. I met the faculty, learned about its programs and visited for the first time the Cardinal Points...

By Kaliyah Green   Online classes have taken over college campuses in recent years, offering convenience at the click of a button.  However, many students — including myself — find that in-person classes provide a stronger learning experience, better structure and more...

By Guilianna Laurain   Sculptor Amanda Browder visited SUNY Plattsburgh to talk about her colorful, building-sized fabric installations and the people who helped make them happen. The event, held in Yokum Hall, on Tuesday, April 29, was part of the college’s...

By Rosie Sculco   The Plattsburgh State softball team (10-25, 7-11) is heading back to the SUNYAC playoffs after grabbing two wins to start the weekend before dropping the final pair in a hard fought four-game stretch.  “We might not have had...

By Justin Rushia   With the spring 2025 season wrapping up, it’s time for the Cardinal Points Burghies awards. The Burghies honor stand-out teams and players across six categories, highlighting their exceptional performances in the Spring 2025 season.  The awards include: Most Valuable...

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By Sophia Albertie   With the end of the spring semester fastly approaching, there’s one lingering truth that needs to be addressed: Students still aren’t crazy about The Nest, myself included.  Earlier last semester, the college seemed to bombard faculty, staff and...

By Abigail Passafiume   On Saturday, April 26, over 260 volunteers participated in service events across Plattsburgh in an attempt to help out the community and build better relations.  SUNY Plattsburgh’s annual Day of Caring, organized by Project Help, fosters better relations...

By Justin Rushia   After more than two years with Plattsburgh State Athletics, Caleb Philips will step down as director of athletic communications at the end of June.  Philips, has played a key role in modernizing the department’s media operations and branding...

By Sophia Albertie   Gypsy Rose Blanchard is out of prison — now she gets to sit down and watch a recap of the time she killed her mom.  Blanchard is probably doing something more productive with her free time the year...