The Hudson River is rising at a rate of 3.2 millimeters per year, threatening over 9,000 acres of riverfront habitats and communities—and there may be nothing we can do to stop it. Studies by several statewide and local environmental groups show that climate change is already having an effect on the […]
Year: 2015
For such a petite soul, songwriter June Cahill has some grand ideas. They’re well-read and open-minded, but make no mistake, their take-no-s–t attitude is a force to be reckoned with. Despite the incredibly likable personality they display, there seems to be somewhat of an internal struggle for the artist; a […]
When it comes to diversity, SUNY New Paltz and the town itself have been critiqued for lacking a population of color. This, however, has not hindered many students of color at the college to take matters into their own hands by founding, joining and recognizing many of the clubs around […]
Three flights of spiral stairs lead to Delaney Taliaferro’s apartment in Kingston. A walk-in closet faces the entryway, its door swinging into the kitchen adjacent. Blazers, blouses and dresses hang color coordinated; high heels and work boots line the floor and walls. A sewing machine is tucked into the corner […]
On Nov. 19, students gathered to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance with a night of music and solidarity. The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is celebrated every Nov. 20, and is a worldwide day devoted to the memory of those who have been lost to anti-transgender violence and discrimination. […]
Holidays are upon us, and with them comes a commercialized pressure to give the best gifts. This season, rather than toil over what to buy for loved ones or that I-have-to-get-you-something-or-this-will-be-awkward person, you can learn to crochet the easy way and give a homemade scarf to all. Before you roll […]
In Howard Good’s Being Digital class, students were asked to visually interpret E.E. Cummings poem ‘pity this busy monster, manunkind’. This video uses subtle images to represent the “progress” of modern technology and how it is increasingly disrupting lives through consumerism and entertainment. Filmed and edited by Liz Gaschler and […]
By: Mae Bonnaci Erika Perilla Molina sits in the SUNY New Paltz library as she tries to study for an international politics exam and write two papers that are due by the end of the week. She’s been sitting at the same table for at least three hours, but thankfully […]
Lydia Willoughby never imagined that she would one day use her activism in the LGBTQIA+ community as an asset in the job search. Now, as a new reference librarian at SUNY New Paltz’s Sojourner Truth Library (STL), Willoughby is openly queer and vocal about her LGBTQIA+ activism in the workplace. […]
It’s your typical college dorm room. There is a mini fridge stocked with seltzer beside a mass-produced wooden desk covered in textbooks, a Johnny Cash poster clinging to a poorly painted white wall and an unmade bed. In the middle of it all is a giant yellow puppet that bares […]
Tye Haynes, a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, is the president of the United Greek Association – and he’s also gay. He doesn’t fit the stereotypical idea of a frat boy – and he has a lot to say about how misleading the stereotypes about Greek life can be.
One of the ways college students can get involved on campus is by joining clubs. Clubs can be a way for students to meet others with similar interests and learn something new outside of the classroom. SUNY New Paltz has over 200 clubs on campus for all students. These clubs […]
Around 7 p.m. a crowd of over 100 people gathered outside the entrance to the Student Union Building’s Multipurpose Room on Nov. 21. Dressed head to toe in their most dazzling all white ensembles the hallway murmured with anticipation, they had no idea what would await them inside at the […]
By Kristen Warfield SUNY New Paltz has a rich history. Explore memories of the college’s past with this multimedia story. All historic images provided by the Special Collections Department at Sojourner Truth Library of SUNY New Paltz. AN EVER-CHANGING CAMPUS by Kristen Warfield on Exposure
By this time next year, Hudson Valley residents and visitors may have a brand new stretch of trails to hike, run, bike, snowshoe and cross-country ski. In July 2015, the Open Space Institute (OSI) unveiled a map detailing a trail that would stretch from the Village of New Paltz to […]
A student sits inside the Lecture Center, trying to focus on the notes he takes when the quench for thirst hits him. He reaches into his bag to pull out a reusable water bottle, but it’s empty and the nearest water fountain is on the other side of the building. […]
The University Police Department (UPD) at SUNY New Paltz issued a safety alert earlier this month regarding an incident familiar to college campuses across the country: sexual violence. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in […]
The University Police Department (UPD) arrested Brian Sanchez of the Bronx, New York on Sunday Nov. 22, 2015. Sanchez was charged by the UPD with one count of sexual abuse in the first degree. Additionally, Sanchez was charged by the Town of New Paltz Police Department with rape in the […]
