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Students Spring Break Destinations

By Quedus Babalola Staff Writer Summer, summer, summer, summer, wait, rewind, it’s still winter. It’s official, spring break is here, with just two days of classes left. All-inclusive hotel and flight prices are skyrocketing as we speak. Middle and high school students are not included in the college spring break…

Post for LGBT

By Kristina Huderski Features Editor Most LGBT students and allies feel they have the right to express themselves freely and without judgment, and the Rainbow Alliance advocates for this cause. President of the Rainbow Alliance, Christina DiSilvestro, a senior public relations major, along with junior broadcasting major and vice president…

Pet of the Week: Meet Leah

By Thomas Asbaty Staff Writer Leah, pet of junior psychology major Marissa Angelo, is a one-year-old pitbull. Leah joined Angelo and her family in Sept. 2015 from a breeder on Long Island. “She helps me with stress because when I go home to visit, she jumps all over me and is…

Student Reactions to the Oscars

By Anand Venigalla Staff Writer The 2017 Academy Awards, which aired Feb. 26 on ABC, had 32.9 million viewers. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars awarded actors, actresses, writers, producers and directors for their extraordinary work creating films for audiences of all ages. However; having only 32.9 million viewers signifies…

How to Balance Relationships with School

By Nicole Curcio News Editor Being a student requires time to attend class, do homework, and study. Additionally, some students need to find time, not only for themselves, but for a significant other. Finding the balance between school and a relationship is something couples learn to work around. Sophomore business…

Campus Farm Takes Root

By Caroline Ryan co-Editor-in-Chief The Sustainability Club, which changed its name to the Coalition for Conservation this semester, is in the process of starting a campus farm. The club has a small plot of garden space near the Public Safety building on the east side of campus, which they will…

When I Say Forensics, You Say Science

By Kristina Huderski Features Editor Kelly Carey, a senior forensic science major, has figured out a way to balance an internship, cheerleading, and school. Carey has excellent grades, is captain of the cheerleading team, and has had an internship with one of the premier law enforcement agencies around the world…

Pet of the Week: Meet Arthur

By Kristina Huderski Features Editor Arthur, owned by senior broadcasting major, Rebecca Sapan, is a 10-month-old Cavapoochon. Sapan bought Arthur in Aug. 2016 from a breeder in Lancaster, PA and he now lives happily in Hicksville, Long Island. When faced with stress, Sapan looks to Arthur to cheer her up…

Laugh Your Way Through Stress

By Paola Guzman Head Copyeditor With midterms right around the corner, stress is inevitable for most students. College students have to juggle countless activities including school, work, a social life, clubs and health. It is no wonder that 31.8 percent of students nationally have reported that stress has directly affected…