Cupcakes are delicious, sugary, covered in frosting and coveted by children everywhere. Recently, cupcakes have made a comeback and are not just for children anymore. One local bakery’s use of sophisticated recipes and elegant designs have put this classic treat back on the map.  Moxie Cupcake’s pink and brown exterior manages […]
Month: October 2011
The SUNY New Paltz men’s soccer team concluded their 2011 fall season Wednesday, honoring their 13 battle tested seniors with framed jerseys before the game as part of the team’s annual “Senior Day.” Despite the 1-0 loss to Drew University (15-2-0) in which the starters rested for the majority of the game […]
The open space of Cafeteria in New Paltz on Main Street is dim and warmly lit. The mellow atmosphere of the space is enhanced by a young man slowly dancing in front of the Cafeteria audience to a backing-track. Itâs Monday which means itâs Open Mic Night at Cafeteria. Sign […]
The Lady Hawks have been flying high this past week. In the span of one week, the SUNY New Paltz Womenâs Soccer team secured the No.2 seed in the 2011 SUNYAC Tournament after tying Buffalo State College on Oct. 22, but not before defeating fellow SUNY schools Fredonia and Oneonta […]
Halloween is fast approaching and it is my favorite time of year. I always wondered why I was fascinated by violence and gore in films and literature, but after hearing my father retell the story of my childhood decapitation phase I finally found my answer. When I was a small child I had […]
The Career Resource Center (CRC) hosted the semesterâs first Networking Fair for Jobs and Internships. The event took place Tuesday, Oct. 4 between 12 and 4 p.m. in Student Union MPR. Students were welcomed by smiles and greetings from faculty members of the CRC, who stood behind a long rectangular […]
The farmers at the Brook Farm Project, located on 80 Gatehouse Road in New Paltz, are still trying recover from the devastating effects of hurricane Irene that occurred last month. The heavy rain and violent gusts from the tropical storm has caused the farm to lose many crops due to […]
The sky’s the limit for the Cosmic Club, which will hold its first meeting Oct. 24 with its new faculty advisor Raj Pandya, newly-appointed director of the John R. Kirk Planetarium. âWe kind of want to get him acclimated with us and get us all on the same track before […]
There is a new club on campus that aims to fight for reproductive justice. This club, called Voice for Choice, intends to support all woman’s issues such as contraception, abortion, prenatal care, STIs, HIV/AIDS and other health issues through awareness and action on the local and national levels. Voice for […]
            Students and community members came together on Old Main quad Friday, Oct. 7 for Farm Fest, a celebration during New Paltzâs first Local Food Week.            The event was an afternoon celebration, from 1 to 5 p.m., full of free local food, live music, and fundraising for New Paltz […]
While New Paltz Flood Aid for farmers, families and first responders affected by Hurricane Irene already raised $30,000 from their kickoff event on Oct. 2, they increased this amount to more than $52,000 on Oct. 16 at their benefit concert in Hasbrouck Park. Although there has been an exceptional amount […]
A famously art-driven town, New Paltz N.Y., hosted the fifth-annual Celebration of the Arts(COTA), a free festival for all local artists on Oct. 8. All forms of art and creativity were encouraged and welcomed with open arms. Painters and sketch artist positioned themselves along cobblestone paths documenting the beauty of […]
Girls giggle, smirk and scribble notes on pieces of paper. Notes that other girls know are about them. Eyes wander around the room as minds wonder what that little piece of paper says about them. At first glance, it seems like a scenario that could be happening in any junior […]
There are many things on any given day that push me further over the edge than I already am. Bad drivers, slow walkers, other peoples’ small children, and the reliable crotchetiness of the elderly are only some of the countless annoyances I endure every day of my life. The daily […]
The Major League Baseball Championship Series has begun and the Little Rebellion experts are weighing in. Check out some of our new sports podcasts discussing these topics as we follow the road to the World Series. Join the conversation by tagging #TLRsports on your favorite social media platform. TLR Playoff […]
The New Paltz menâs soccer team suffered a close 3-2 loss to the Potsdam Bears Saturday Oct. 8. They started the game strong with an edge in both shots on frame and possession. The first half ended at New Paltz leading two-nil, with goals scored by fourth-year students Michael Santalesa and […]
Students at SUNY New Paltz arenât just keeping a close eye on their grades this semester — theyâre also closely watching their wallets. âI feel like I spend way too much money. At the end of the week I always feel guilty wasting money,â said Gabrielle Blinderman, a second year […]
SUNY New Paltz students made their voices heard loud and clear on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as they walked out of their classes as part of a nationwide protest of various issues they had with higher education. Organized by New York Students Rising (NYSR), a new organization on campus, who asked […]
