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By Kylie Franklin Happy Mario Day! Mario day is a celebration of Super Mario Bros. which annually falls on March 10th. The initials spell out “Mario” as Mar10, which has caused fans to credit the day to Mario. Nintendo celebrates Mario day with in-game events, selective Nintendo store meet and greets with Mario, and deals with specific Super-Mario games. Nintendo will be doing promos and celebrating throughout the month, offering special deals and prizes to participants.  This year Nintendo will be celebrating Super-Mario…

By Karleigh K. Mattison The first thing I learned after moving into student housing is how loud independence can be. Doors slam at unexpected hours, echoing down narrow hallways. Conversations slip through the thin walls between rooms. Even the quiet moments seem temporary, interrupted by footsteps or the distant thud of another door closing. For…

By Gianna Nichols So many Americans spend most of their time looking at a screen. Whether it’s scrolling on social media, watching a movie or television show, or even working, much of our time is spent on the media. This means less time going out, less time shopping in stores, and less time buying the…

By Nicole Leverentz Imagine you’re studying for an exam, countless hours going over notes or reading the text book and it feels as if no matter what you do you just can’t retain the information. This article gives some insight on science based tips to help with study habits and ways to help retain the…

By: Alexia Roberts Spring semester GPA a bit lower than you want it to be? Studies have shown that getting a bit of fresh air–whether that be opening a window or sitting on the lawn while doing your work–can not only give your mental health a boost, but your academic scores could see a shift…

By Christopher Kinsley II The United States is in negotiations with Iran after President Trump demands an end to their nuclear enrichment program and a reduced capacity for their ballistic missiles. Earlier this week Israel Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu met with President Trump at the white house to discuss the “red-lines” of the negotiations, with…

By Jacob Chen It’s another harsh Upstate New York winter, and you find yourself cozied up in bed with hot chocolate, putting on pounds and feeling lethargic. It’s so easy to fall into this trope, but the solution is keeping active and mobile. Trying to stay active during the winter can be tricky. Going outside…

By Stephanie Jones Academic success is the most important thing to a college student. It is important for students to know the resources that are available to them while they are a student. One resource available that many students may not be aware of is the campus food pantry. The location of this gem is…

Federal deregulation, new research, and a growing number of documented suicide cases reveal how AI companions are shaping vulnerable users’ thinking — and why the lack of oversight leaves people at risk. By Shen Pe Utz Taa-Neter NEW YORK — I began this project looking into how the federal push to deregulate artificial intelligence might…

By Kylie Franklin The Winter Olympics have begun, starting February off with an energetic kick. This year the Olympics are being co-hosted by both Milan and Cortina in Italy. The two areas are split up by event types, Milan highlighting the Ice sports and Cortina with the Snow sports. While the opening ceremony was held…