The Communication and Media Society at SUNY New Paltz put together a panel of experts to discuss Media Ethics on April 25th. The panel took place in the Lecture Center and consisted of New Paltz professors and members of the media field.
Month: April 2012
The Baseball Player Produced by Brendan O’Keefe Eric Grogin came to New Paltz to be a player on the New Paltz baseball team. After he was injured, his future plans changed in unexpected ways. Check out how other students got to New Paltz! The Survivor. Produced by Jaleesa Baulkman. The […]
The Survivor Produced by Jaleesa Baulkman Third-year student Angela Santiamagro had to overcome many obstacles before arriving to SUNY New Paltz. Santiamagro explains how growing up with a mentally and physically abusive mother and an estranged father affects her today. Check out how other students got to New Paltz! The […]
The Outsider Produced by Mili Ali William Kaiser is a current senior at SUNY New Paltz. William had a hard time socializing because his family is always on the move and also because of the abusive relationship he had with certain family members. He suffered from depression and has contemplated […]
The Firefighter Produced by Lauren Scrudato J.P. Aponte is a 27-year-old journalism major a SUNY New Paltz. At the end of high school, he became addicted to drugs and lost his drive to succeed. This is his story of overcoming addiction and deciding on a career path. Check out how […]
The Transfer Student Produced by Brendan O’Keefe Nicole has a busy schedule at work and is taking a full course load. She has faced some difficulties in belonging at SUNY New Paltz, but Nicole was determined to make it. She is now preparing to graduate in August 2012. Check out […]
The DIY Applicant Produced by Zhen Wen Lin Growing up in a house with little stability and constant struggle, Matthew D’Agostino longed for the day he would find a place he can call home. Being here at SUNY New Paltz has made him happier and at peace. However, the journey […]
The Sculptor Produced by Khynna Kuprian Ashley Caferro thought she was headed for a career in education, but transferring to New Paltz made her see her future in a whole new way. Check out how other students got to New Paltz! The Survivor. Produced by Jaleesa Baulkman. The Outsider. Produced […]
The Teacher Produced by Julio Olivencia After Alex graduated college, he found it difficult to find gainful employment. He opted to come back the SUNY New Paltz for his master’s degree. Here is his story. Check out how other students got to New Paltz! Check out how other students […]
Why do we join clubs? Some students do it because of a specific interest, such as a sport, activism, gaming, or just to practice a hobby. Students also join clubs and campus organizations to socialize with people who share a common interest. Clubs may make up entire social circles or […]
SUNY New Paltz played host to another successful RecycleMania challenge this past year. The RecycleMania challenge is a contest between residence halls to promote going green, as halls compete to properly dispose of recyclable material. This year’s RecycleMania challenge winner was Scudder Hall, as they recycled 2.94 pounds per person. […]
Since it opened its doors (and walls) in 1994, The Inner Wall rock climbing gym has seen countless routes taped to its walls, hundreds of chalked hands and ropes in every color. What it’s had a shortage of is climbing competitions. Owners Glen and Chris McBride, also a father and […]
The Inauguration of President Donald Christian on PhotoPeach The Inauguration of President Donald Christian on PhotoPeach Photo 1- The SUNY New Paltz Presidential Mace and Chain are positioned on stage prior to the inauguration. Photo 2- Terrell Coakley, SUNY New Paltz senior and president of the Student Association, shakes hands […]
When asked about how important reducing carbon footprint is, David Kamerman, a third-year history major at SUNY New Paltz answered without hesitation. “It’s probably the most important thing you can do,” Kamerman said. “Other then breathing of course.” What is a carbon footprint? Sociology Professor Brian Obach, who has been […]
“There will always remain the reality of the Holocaust, and with that, the task of explaining it,” said Gerald Sorin, director of Jewish studies at SUNY New Paltz, addressing a packed room in the Lecture Center Wednesday evening. This past week marked the official 2012 Days of Remembrance, an annual […]
In the corner of a study room in the Sojourner Truth Library Gabrielle Segal sits leaning into her laptop screen, listening to her father’s queries about her love life, the condition of their family home, and school. A couple of times a week Gabrielle speaks with her father, who is […]
The reasons why most students will graduate with crippling debt. Student loan debt is closing in on the trillion dollar bench mark, which is predicted to be reached by the end of the month. Many news outlets have started reporting the climbing debt as a bubble ready to burst […]
Here’s a look at how you can reduce your carbon footprint and how some students reduce theirs. Video by Cooper LaRocque
