Cultural resets in pop culture have a long-lasting impact on society. Iconic looks, music and film that have a long-term impact on society have changed the course of the future. Lady Gaga’s iconic meat dress pushed boundaries and made a very big political statement referencing her “The Prime Rib of […]
2020
College students have enough on their plate to worry about without adding cooking on a budget to the list. That’s where pantry meals come in; meals that are made mostly out of ingredients you already have in your pantry. According to a study conducted by Ohio State University, 70% of […]
The Center for Student Engagement will be hosting its weekly “Let’s Talk” event on Tuesday Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1. Students will have the opportunity to speak with a counselor for short and informal consultations in Student Union Building Room 209 from 12-2 p.m. Virtual consultations […]
Date: Wednesday Nov. 18 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Zoom The Student Art Alliance will host guest artist Stacy Jo Scott Wednesday Nov. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Scott will give a 45 minute lecture about artistic practice along with a 15 minute Q&A session. The event is open to everyone […]
Date: Nov. 14, 2020 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST. Soul Sexology is an experience. Centered on Black love, sex and intimacy, this event is based on the teachings of Shinyere Davis, a Newburgh native and sexologist, leading this exciting conversational event promoting and reviving healthy relationship awareness, cultivating […]
Date: Nov. 12 at 4:45 p.m. SUNY New Paltz will hold an open town hall meeting to touch base with the college’s community after the upcoming national election to provide a platform to discuss race and racism. This online conversation will take place Nov. 12 beginning at 4:45 p.m on […]
Megan Wilson of Felicia Hodges’ Fall 2020 photojournalism class captured daily operations at SUNY New Paltz’ Sojourner Truth Library on Oct. 20. Photos by Megan Wilson.
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette. The New York Public Interest Research Group relaunched its voter hotline on Nov. 3 to help students navigate the often confusing process of voting for the first time, voting away from home, or both. The good news — NYPIRG reported that fewer students […]
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette. With the COVID-19 pandemic and a very polarizing presidential election, many voters weren’t just worried about COVID-19, but also long lines. However, some voters across New York state saw very low wait times on Election Day 2020. By 9:15 a.m. there were no […]
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette. Thanks to early voting opening this week and an expanded eligibility for using absentee ballots, voting is well under way in New York. For Election Day, Nov. 3, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has created special hotlines […]
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette Four-term incumbent Democratic U.S. Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney will be facing off against Republican candidate Chele Farley as well as Libertarian candidate Scott Smith for New York’s 18th Congressional District. New York’s 18th Congressional District is a large one, encompassing parts of Orange, […]
New Paltz, N.Y.—With the 2020 election season at its forefront, people are anxious to hit the polls and let their voices be heard. For a lot of SUNY New Paltz students, this will be their first time voting. Historically, young adults have usually shied away from placing their votes. According […]
Republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette. First-time political candidate John Cummings is taking on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York’s 14th Congressional District – a contest that has drawn national attention, and campaign donations, from Democrats and Republicans alike in one of the most expensive races this election season. Ocasio-Cortez is a […]
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette. ROTTERDAM, N.Y – Incumbent Angelo Santabarbara (D) and challenger Paul DeLorenzo (R) continue their campaign for District 111th’s Assembly seat as the November 3rd election date barrels ahead. The district has both rural towns such as Duanesburg and Canajoharie and urban cities like […]
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette. For the third time, Heather Collins is running under the Republican ticket with the Conservative party in Assembly District 1 against the incumbent Fred Thiele who is affiliated with the Independence Party. The district has a majority of Democratic voters who have elected […]
Republished with permission from the Legislative Gazette. Among the numerous issues faced this year, the unjust treatment of people who are Black and Black indigenous people of color (BIPOC) by law enforcement has been heavily discussed. While demands for police reform have spanned decades, this year has resulted in Americans […]
Reposted with permission from The Legislative Gazette. As early voting kicks into gear and Election Day approaches, New York’s general election for the 41st District’s State Senate seat puts two small business owners in the race. Democrat Karen Smythe challenges Republican incumbent Sue Serino to represent the mid-Hudson Valley this […]
Republished with permission from The Legislative Gazette. George Amedore Jr., New York Senator of the 46th District, has held office since 2014 but will not seek re-election this year. As a result, three candidates are on the ballot in a battle to occupy the vacant seat: Richard Amedure, Michelle Hinchey, […]
