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Students vote on newest museum collection piece

By Aleksandra Sidorova   The Student Association Art Acquisition Board opened its independent semesterly decision — which art piece to buy for Plattsburgh State Art Museum’s collection — to the general student body Nov. 4. The presentation and vote were part of...

Feedback shows teach-in success

By Aleksandra Sidorova   This year’s Black Solidarity Day social justice teach-in saw more student involvement than years prior, according to feedback the planning committee received since Nov. 7.  More students of all ethnicities proposed and hosted sessions, as did class groups,...

Faith-based club grows its membership sixfold

By Aleksandra Sidorova   The Newman Association, a club where students can grow their Catholic faith or learn about it, was on the verge of shutting down during the thick of COVID-19. Two years later, it is thriving with around 30...

Alum follows Trump back to White House

By Collin Bolebruch   President-elect Donald Trump announced that SUNY Plattsburgh alumnus Dan Scavino will return to the White House to serve as assistant to the president and deputy chief of staff in a press release Wednesday. Trump will be inaugurated...

Symphonic Band honors women composers

By Cinara Marquis   After last semester’s concert, a member of the ensemble raised an important question to Daniel Gordon, the Symphonic Band director and music professor at SUNY Plattsburgh — why does the band never perform music by women composers? “I...

Prof. confronts injustices’ legacy of racial oppression

By Philo Yunrui Wang   Although introduced repeatedly, H.R.40, a United States congressional bill advocating for a commission to examine the legacy of slavery and explore reparations, continues to be rejected. The lack of legislative traction stirred up discussions on Black...

Mutual aid transforms charity into solidarity

By Cinara Marquis   Mutual aid is the voluntary, reciprocal exchange of support within a community to overcome barriers to meeting common needs. The grassroots approach to social justice emphasizes solidarity and connection over charity. “Community Mutual Aid Networks: A ‘Youth’-Led Approach”...

In the stars

By Cinara Marquis   Aries (March 21 – April 19) The Hermit card refers to contemplation. Think carefully this week and make space for learning. There will always be something to learn.   Taurus (April 20 – May 20) The Star card represents...

City to host Miracle on Margaret Street

By Plattsburgh Community Development / Press-Republican   Something magical is coming back to Margaret Street as the city hosts its ninth annual Holiday Parade and tree-lighting ceremony on Dec. 7. The City of Plattsburgh and The Strand Center for the Arts are...

Anderson endeavors to inspire future generations

By Cinara Marquis From the moment Abbigail Bruno picked up a pencil for the first time, she knew that art was her calling. Now, as a sophomore art major, she's nurturing her dream to become an art educator. Bruno’s lifelong passion...
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