Wedging a foot in the door of a career requires constant focus on each step taken toward that ideal job. Every day is an interview. Confidence, open-mindedness and passion reap success. At the College Terrace on Nov. 13, the annual “Brilliantly Creative and Gainfully Employed: SUNY New Paltz Alumni Speak […]
Month: December 2014
By Julio Olivencia The Dorsky Museum hosted the MFA and BFA Thesis I exhibit from Dec. 5 to Dec. 9. The exhibit is the first of two, showcasing the thesis work of graduating students. The exhibit featured 12 students whose work ranged from photography to large scale sculptures. The MFA […]
Laugh Infection is a new stand-up comedy club founded by Naomi Calhoun in the fall of 2014. Laugh Infection seeks to provide a space for aspiring comedians to workshop jokes and get feedback from their peers in a stress-free environment. Laugh Infection has already gained several members during its first […]
By Jennifer Lima Jonathan Van Meter engaged with SUNY New Paltz students as he discussed his life and career of being a writer and contributing editor to Vogue Magazine on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Honors Center of College Hall. “The lecture was very informative and entertaining,” said Stephanie Ryba, a second-year student […]
By Russell Hartman 6 feet 10 inches tall. That’s a big guy. His name is Anthony Davis and he has managed to put himself in the NBA MVP conversation within just a few short years. He is mentioned in the same breath in players such as Kevin Durant and […]
By Gianna Canevari The SUNY New Paltz Print Shop from SUNY New Paltz on Vimeo. On the drenched Monday morning of Aug. 29, Director of Design Mary Kastner called Jim Lyons to tell him that Hurricane Irene flooded the print shop and there was no sense in coming to campus. The next […]
Have you ever wondered if you’re more like Gulliver or Boombox Kid? Find out by taking this quiz, created by the Little Rebellion’s own Paul Weyer. http://www.buzzfeed.com/paulm4aa54d59a/which-suny-new-paltz-icon-are-you-15v2o
Given the protests that have erupted after the recent grand jury decisions not to indict police officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Eric Garner in Staten Island, New York, or police officer Daren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, The Little Rebellion shares these photos from The […]
By JESSICA PICCININI, Gazette staff writer -> original post here The New York State Department of Health has announced several improvements to make the consumer enrollment process easier and more accessible during year two of the New York State of Health Marketplace. “The past year has provided us with numerous […]
By Richard Moody, Legislative Gazette staff writer A coalition of Adirondack conservation groups, local governments and local businesses is calling for more funding for the operating budgets of agencies that serve the Forest Preserve area, as well as infrastructure improvements and clean energy programs. The Adirondack Common Ground Alliance has […]
Watched Over from Annie March on Vimeo. Being Digital students Patrick Angehr, Annie March and Russell Hartman analyze the impact of technology in modern society through Richard Brautigan’s poem “All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace.” For more Being Digital videos: Kate Bunster and Francesca Caccavale explore the implications […]
Rep. Paul Tonko, a local lawmaker vocal in the fight against hunger, spoke at a recent press conference to increase funding for emergency food services, saying hunger is a big issue in his district where 1-in-10 households live below the poverty line. Photo by Gazette photo by Keith J. Ferrante. […]
Being Digital Project – Kelly Seiz from SUNY New Paltz on Vimeo. Being Digital student, Kelly Seiz, uses charcoal drawings to interpret E.E. Cummings’ poem “Pity This Busy Monster, Manunkind. For other Being Digital videos: Kate Bunster and Francesca Caccavale explore the implications of technology in medicine. Kevin Ha’s humorous take on […]
By Jess Napp One cold January day in New Paltz, Augie darted onto the frozen pond on the SUNY New Paltz campus to chase away Canadian geese and fell through the ice. His trainer and handler, Mike Malloy, immediately started to undress himself, prepared to plunge into the frigid water. Amidst the chaos […]
By Ella Graffin As snow dusted the town of New Paltz on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 2, determined activists lined the intersection of Main Street and South Putt Corners while chanting together: “No oil spills, not one drop, Pilgrim Pipeline’s got to stop!” The activists were protesting against the construction […]
By Sara Shameem “Boom, Boom, Bap! Left, right, left!” A booming voice fills the air as a group of serious faces follow the orders, “Do you guys understand where I’m getting at? It’s like a party, act like you got all that swag!” Christine Drexler steps forward to the […]
By Gianna Canevari The Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz is now undergoing a major renovation period. For 10 to 12 months starting esktonec. 4, the main floor will be closed as contractors begin construction on the $14 million project. Library employees are now completing phase one and two […]
By Clare Quinn “You came on a good day, we’re learning a song.” Liz Browne may be the president of the Sexy Pitches, but her presence emits that of a kind, older sister. A loose, oversized, light-washed jean jacket sprawls across her tiny frame; nondescript black leggings, a trademark […]
