On Saturday, September 4, the first annual Hudson Valley Green Festival closed with an energetic performance by nationally acclaimed band Blues Traveler. The band is most well-known for their songs, “But Anyway,” “Run Around,” and “Hook.” Less known is their love for the Hudson Valley and efforts to leave behind […]
“…But I’m taking five classes, working two jobs this semester and I’ve got to wash my dishes!” Incorporating exercise into your daily routine can seem intimidating or even just too time consuming. But taking care of your body and mind should be just as important as kicking back to have […]
We all experience anxiety. We can either continue to suffer, or we can play an active role in reducing this stressful burden in our lives. Here are some positive, easy ways to reduce the anxiety in your own life. Maintain a healthy diet. Recent studies have shown that maintaining a […]
One fine Sunday morning, while working behind the counter at one of my many jobs, I was asked, “…could you put skim milk in my coffee?” I kindly complied, reached down, opened our small refrigerator only to find that we were completely out. I assumed that the customer was asking […]
This blog is for you. It is a place where you will find the steps toward a healthier and happier lifestyle. It is not about depriving yourself of what you love most, or going to extremes. It is about understanding that the way we treat our bodies has considerable effect […]
Whether they are slamming against the Elting Gym siding to gain control of hockey pucks or hurling Wiffle balls from a makeshift mound, about 1,200 to 1,500 students at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz participate in the Intramural Program every year. According to Intramural Program […]
On January 21, the Supreme Court made a final decision on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (FEC), a judgment which allowed unlimited corporate contributions in state and federal elections and has sprouted controversy throughout the country, including the New Paltz community. In response, the Hudson Valley Progressive Coalition, Democracy […]
There’s one thing every college student has to deal with: money. Whether earning it, spending it or losing it—it’s a constant struggle. For many students, college is the first time in their lives they’re completely on their own. They all deal with finances differently. Some find jobs, while others continue […]
This is not a movie. College does not revolve around keggers and frat parties. The biggest concern is not what outfit to wear to the bar, despite what Hollywood thinks. College is not that final you somehow pass after skipping class for a full semester. It is not large rooms […]
College kids love to party. The average student has seen or tried it all. Drugs and alcohol are an escape. Some drink to forget their social embarrassment. Others take drugs to fit in. Some do it to run away from everything. But a night of debauchery can easily turn into […]
It was a beautiful fall day, and my college buddies and I were out enjoying the nice weather by shopping in town. We stopped in the boutiques and head shops that line the streets of New Paltz and finally made our way to the candy store. A sign on the […]
Just back from my shift at Moonlight Café, I open the door to our second-floor apartment. The smell of pot comes pushing down the stairs, looking for an exit. As I start up the stairs, I can hear their baby-like mumbles and the click-click of defunct lighters over the TV […]
“Sam, quit fuckin’ around and take this delivery, will ya? It’s been on top of the oven for 10 minutes now!” George, my boss, yelled to me from the sweaty, closet-sized kitchen as he ladled marinara sauce. I loaded the order into the passenger seat of my dented 2001 Civic, the smell […]
“He’s been cheating on you for six months,” Matt, my boyfriend’s best friend, says. I don’t even know how to react. My hands tremble. I’m surrounded by his friends, and he’s supposed to be meeting me here. But he’s with her. I live over 200 miles away from him when […]
Beep! Beep! Beep! I look up and take my receipt and the crisp $20 bill. My bank account has now dwindled down to $63.47. I walk across the parking lot and into my friend Dave’s car. Two college students away from home with no jobs results in diminishing bank accounts. […]
3:30 a.m. I’m up drinking one of those cold Starbuck’s drinks with two shots of espresso in them that I bought at Hawk Station. I sit at my desk determined to revise the pile of papers to my right and read the pile of sociological research to my left, all […]
“Does anyone have any questions?” “Yeah, how quickly can I drop this ball-buster of a class,” Leighann muttered in as she flipped through the seven-page syllabus. Professor Salerno continued talking about the importance of reading textbooks and actively participating in class. She stared straight out into the lecture hall, not […]
Lisa patiently waits to enter room 306 in Van den Berg Hall for her appointment. She needs to sign up for classes for next semester, but must get them approved first by her adviser. As a girl with an orange backpack rushes out, Lisa rises from the uncomfortable metal seat […]
