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A flyer created to promote the bake sale on social media.
Morgan-Manning House interns host bake sale
Davila (l) and Spiller (r) reference their presentation.
An open discussion on conflict in the Middle East
Day Long Shadow program folder includes a map and schedule.
Brockport’s Day Long Shadow
Students talk to employers at the annual Job Fair.
Job Fair opens doors for students
Eggs are limited to one carton per person at The Pantry.
Second term, first reactions
The team during their semifinal matchup against Nazareth on Feb. 26.
Women’s basketball travels for NCAA tournament play
Members of the flag football team after a practice.
Women’s flag football elevated to varsity sport
Pike coaching Brockport volleyball in 2015.
A legacy built on community
The Brockport women's basketball after the NCAA selection show.
Women’s basketball punches ticket to NCAA tournament
Brockport defeated Geneseo for the third time this season.
Men’s basketball moves onto Empire 8 semifinals
“Anora” took home wins for best picture, best film editing, best director and best original screenplay for Sean Baker, with best actress for breakout star Mikey Madison’s performance as the title character.
The 97th Academy Awards: A night of big wins and big upsets
“Mickey 17” brings sci-fi back to the movie scene, director Bong Joon-ho tells a story that challenges societal standpoints, evokes emotion and explores the human spirit.
Mickey 17: A sci-fi movie unafraid of social commentary
Wesley Shultz and Jeremiah Fraites return to produce The Lumineers’ fifth album “Automatic,” released on February 14, 2025. Although released on Valentine’s Day, the album has nothing to do with the holiday of celebrating love.
Connected again: The Lumineers present “Automatic”
We all know Lady Gaga as the vocal icon of previous generations, but I’m beginning to believe that title is slowly leaving her name.
What has happened to Lady Gaga?
In the midst of political strife, Kendrick Lamar used a stage that had the attention of 126 million people. His message and intentions were clear.
40 acres and mule— The great American game
The A.W. Brown Building that houses the Academic Success Center and other helpful resources (Photo Credit: SUNY Brockport)
Managing midterm stress
Author Jennifer Marie Brissett signing books, Brockport, N.Y. (Photo Credit: Olivia Robinson)
Jennifer Marie Brissett brings her light to the Brockport Writer’s Forum
The Hart Gallery sign on Market Street, Brockport, N.Y (Photo/ Olivia Robinson)
The open mic of Brockport
Keynote speaker Dr. Cameron Beatty (Photo Credit: SUNY Brockport)
Brockport hosts Annual Leadership Conference
Professor Samantha Merchant (bottom left) with the cast of “And the Four Last Things.” (Photo Credit: Samantha Merchant)
All the world’s a play
Piles of snow gather on the side of walkways as facilities tries to keep up with the weather. Feb. 17, 2025.
SUNY Brockport cancels classes due to snow

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The A.W. Brown Building that houses the Academic Success Center and other helpful resources (Photo Credit: SUNY Brockport)

Managing midterm stress

Lainey Porter, Copy Editor • March 15, 2025
The spring semester can feel fast moving for many students. With midterms underway, trying to balance day to day obligations and finals quickly approaching, managing your overall well-being can become difficult...
Author Jennifer Marie Brissett signing books, Brockport, N.Y. (Photo Credit: Olivia Robinson)

Jennifer Marie Brissett brings her light to the Brockport Writer’s Forum

Olivia Robinson, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025
The spring semester is truly underway for Brockport Writer’s Forum. On Wednesday Feb. 26, Jennifer Marie Brissett was given a warm welcome to discuss her novel Destroyer of Light...
The Hart Gallery sign on Market Street, Brockport, N.Y (Photo/ Olivia Robinson)

The open mic of Brockport

Olivia Robinson, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
On Saturday, February 22, the Hart Gallery on Market Street in Brockport opened its doors to the public for its fourth open mic.  The open mic is an opportunity for anyone to volunteer and tell a story, read written work such as fiction or poetry, play music or do comedy...
Keynote speaker Dr. Cameron Beatty (Photo Credit: SUNY Brockport)

Brockport hosts Annual Leadership Conference

Sharvani Regmi, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
The State University of New York at Brockport continued its tradition of nurturing leadership skills within the campus community through its Annual Leadership Conference held on Sunday, February 23. This year's theme, "Local Change, Global Vision," encouraged participants to make a difference in their local community while embracing global perspectives...
Professor Samantha Merchant (bottom left) with the cast of “And the Four Last Things.” (Photo Credit: Samantha Merchant)

All the world’s a play

Rachel Ekstrom, Staff Writer • February 24, 2025
Theatre culture is rich and lush with tradition. A ghost light is often left on all night in the middle of the stage to ward off unwanted spirits, an actor will opt to refer to Macbeth as “The Scottish play” out of fear that it is bad luck, likewise it is said to be bad luck to say “good luck” on opening night. SUNY Brockport’s theatre department has developed traditions of its own, including the biennial production Festival of Ten...
Tate Shaw reading from his work in the McCue Auditorium, Brockport, N.Y. (Photo/Olivia Robinson)

Brockport Writer’s Forum returns

Olivia Robinson, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025
On the third Wednesday of the semester, SUNY Brockport Associate Professor, writer and artist Tate Shaw visited students in the Writer’s Craft class and spent time with the wider public in a reading and Q&A at Fannie Barrier Williams Liberal Arts Building...
Rivera-Piluso at the United Nations forum on Indigenous Peoples (Photo Provided by Mariel Rivera-Piluso)

Brockport alum pursues PhD in anthropology

Paige Kingsley, Features Editor • February 19, 2025
SUNY Brockport can be a hub for success when students get involved and chase their passions, and there’s no better example than Professor Mariel Rivera-Piluso. Before she began pursuing her PhD at Syracuse University, she graduated from SUNY Brockport in 2016 with a degree in Anthropology and Women & Gender Studies...
Brockport Rock Climbing Club's interactive station

Club Craze: Expo Edition promotes campus involvement

Erin Jones, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025
Students in the SERC bustled with excitement on Feb. 6 as they attended this semester’s Club Craze. While SUNY Brockport hosts Club Craze each semester, this semester’s Club Craze had a new twist: interactive stations. 
Anne Panning in her ENG 304 class workshop (Photo Credit: Lainey Porter)

Looking through a creative lens

Lainey Porter, Staff Writer • November 3, 2024
What would you create if you were handed an egg carton and told to make a miniature autobiography with it? SUNY Brockport English Professor Dr. Anne Panning assigns this innovative project in her Intro to Creative Writing course.  
Photo Credit: Creative Commons

Disturbing content strikes students’ socials

Michala Schram, Contributor • November 3, 2024
With each new form of technology brought to our society throughout history, fear comes from a lack of understanding. Whether it was the first radio brought to the United States in 1902 or the first television system in 1927, sociologists say there was always fear that surrounds each new technology. 
Sign outside of the Brockport church for the food shelf (Photo credit: Christopher Lewis)

Facing food insecurity

Christopher Lewis, Staff Writer • October 27, 2024
In 2023, 13.5% of U.S. households, around 18 million households, experienced food insecurity. In Monroe County, the rate of food insecurity among families has surged from just 13% in 2021 to 30% in 2024, affecting 225,610 individuals. 
Dr. Mishuana Goeman speaking about land acknowledgements at SUNY Brockport (Photo Credit: Paige Kingsley)

Context within land acknowledgements

Paige Kingsley, Features Editor • October 23, 2024
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is on the second Monday of October each year, and this year SUNY Brockport has placed a special emphasis on Indigenous history, experiences and voices. SUNY Brockport sits on land that once belonged to the Onöndowa'ga Nation, or Seneca, so the events held on October 17 were meant to meaningfully address this fact.  
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