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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…

By Karleigh K. Mattison It’s late into the night, laptops casting a repugnant glow throughout the dorm. One roommate rocks back and forth, eyes locked on a reading assignment. Another sits on the floor, staring blankly at a screen that hasn’t changed in minutes. The third hunches over a laptop, typing furiously, shoulders tense. Deadlines…

By Gianna Nichols Social media is so popular among college students and the younger generations. Many believe that social media trends have influenced them significantly. Social media has a big influence on the behavior and beliefs of younger generations. There are many trends online, where people would wait in hour-long lines for things such as…

by Dre Shaw If you’re what would be considered a “traditional” college student – someone between the ages of 18 to 24 going down the pipeline from high school straight to college – it’s likely that you’re at the point in your life where you are seriously pondering the possibility of moving out on your…