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Macpherson has served as SUNY Brockport's president since 2015.
Macpherson to retire at the end of current academic year
Front view of Benedict Hall at SUNY Brockport
Campus community grieves the loss of a student
Medical vehicles parked outside Benedict Hall.
Emergency personnel on campus
SUNY Brockport President Heidi Macpherson
Silence isn’t an option
Signage posted outside the Seymour College Union promoting the event.
Annual Clothesline Project is back
The Golden Eagles are now 2-0 this season.
Football earns victory in home opener
Ethne Degan was rewarded for her performance at the Tom Balon Alumni Meet.
Degan named Empire 8 Runner of the Week
Brockport defeated Buffalo State on the road, 41-0.
Brockport wins ninth straight I-90 Bowl
Empire 8 announce men's lacrosse All-Conference selections
Empire 8 announce men’s lacrosse All-Conference selections
McCarthy named Empire 8 Rookie of the Year
McCarthy named Empire 8 Rookie of the Year
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A night of legends, power and pop statements
The cover of Elton John’s collaborative new album with Brandi Carlile, titled “Who Believes in Angels”
Elton John and Brandi Carlile soar to success with new album
Joe Keery’s third album can be written down as a success, although it may not blow up to be as popular as other notable pop artists, it carries a charm that will reach the right audience.
“The Crux” of the matter is that everyone should be listening to Djo’s new Album
13-year-old accused murderer, Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper), looms over child psychologist, Briony Ariston (Erin Doherty) during a court mandated assessment in the third episode of Netflix’s latest hit show, “Adolescence”.
“Adolescence”: toxic masculinity is poisoning boyhood and killing girlhood
“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
Courtesy of the Residential Life/Learning Communities of SUNY Brockport
RocDog therapy returns to campus
(From left to right) Peter Tonery, Brennan Sprague, and Meghan Tonery (holding a picture of M.J. Iuppa) at the ceremony to award Sprague the scholarship prize.(Photo Credit: Peter Tonery)
A poet’s legacy
Shirts laid out in the Union Ballroom as part of the Clothesline Project (Photo Credit: Genevieve Chase)
Hanging up their stories
Participants of the march holding a banner that says “Take Back the Night." (Photo Credit: Olivia Robinson)
Shatter the silence, stop the violence
Corey Robinson, Professor Milo Obourn, and Justice Crane at a presentation session (Photo Credit: Justice Crane)
Scholars of SUNY Brockport
Participants of the march holding a banner that says “Take Back the Night." (Photo Credit: Olivia Robinson)
Shatter the silence, stop the violence
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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A night of legends, power and pop statements

Keysharia Williams, Staff Writer • September 9, 2025

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) lit up New York’s UBS Arena with a show that blended pop power, meaningful moments and major star returns. While the VMAs have long been known for shock value,...

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...
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...
Male performer in the SANKOFA performance (Photo Credit Christopher Lewis)

SANKOFA: The power of music and ance

Christopher Lewis, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024

Throughout the year, Brockport has showcased many different forms of music and dance surrounding many different cultures. From April 25 to April 28, Brockport showcased the SANKOFA performance in the Hartwell...

Claudia Coonan as Catherine and Jason Keirsbilck as Hal sitting on the back porch set during dress rehearsals of Proof, Feb 21, 2024. (Photo Credit: Anna Brasted)

The ‘Proof’ is in the numbers 

Samantha Valentin, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024
By Samantha Valentin / Staff Writer  SUNY Brockport’s theater department is hosting its first play of the spring semester, Proof...
Intimacy Coordinator Jill Rittinger (Photo Credit: Jill Rittinger)

Intimacy coordinator brings sensitive moments to life at SUNY Brockport  

Rachel Ekstrom, Contributor • February 29, 2024
By Rachel Ekstrom / Contributor   Imagine kissing a stranger on stage in front of an audience of people. For many actors, this intimidating thought is another day at work...
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