Author: Kathryn Eileen Miecznikowski
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A Green Kind of Clean
In a sea of Birkenstocks, local farmers markets and awareness-raising bumper stickers, it comes as no surprise to most that the community of New Paltz holds the environment in high regard. “Sustainability doesn’t take breaks, you know?” said Brian Pine, the director of Facilities Operations and Maintenance at SUNY New Paltz. The college uses all…
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Sustainable Action Week in New Paltz
“In this country, chemicals are innocent until proven guilty,” said Andi Bartczak, a local science consultant with a Ph.D. in environmental toxicology. “What are you going to do about it? Students at SUNY New Paltz may not be threatening to sue the federal government, like New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, but they are educating…
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Undiscovered New Paltz: Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.
Abby Duckor, a third-year Art History major, hurries to the Smiley Art Building. Pools of ice fracture beneath the heels of her well-worn cowboy boots. In room 114, she discards her long, black pea coat, fuzzy maroon hat and dark blue scarf onto a table. She smiles warmly at the only other person in the…
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SUNY New Paltz Presidential Hopeful Makes Plea
Dr. Mary A. Papazian, a SUNY New Paltz presidential hopeful, met with students, faculty, and staff on Thursday, Feb. 17, to speak about her experience as an administrator in higher education. Papazian is one of three finalists for the position of SUNY New Paltz president. During the three opportunities scheduled throughout the day, nearly 200 people came there to…