Author: Sam Speer
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Walking Out of the Shadows
For his lighting design work on the set of the SUNY New Paltz production “Red Masquerade,” the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) recognized fourth-year student Mark Krasnov for his excellence at its annual conference for theatre industry professionals. At the USITT design expo in Kansas City, M.O., with 147 lighting design entries, Krasnov’s…
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Academic Adderall Addiction
It’s midterm week at SUNY New Paltz and third-year student Sarah R. is feeling stressed out. She has to study for a test and write two five-page essays. She decides to illegally take Adderall, a prescription drug, to help her stay focused and complete her work efficiently. Adderall or “Addy’s” as referred to by students,…
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Before the Whistle Blows
The State University of New York at New Paltz Women’s Volleyball team practice just ended and Kelsey Garmendia, a second-year student, is icing her shoulder to alleviate the excruciating pain. After practice, she often feels as if her shoulder is out of its socket. Initially being an internal impingement, the injury progressed into a more…
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Coffee Connoisseurs Critique
With coffee shops on campus and around New Paltz, how does someone decide where to get their caffeine fix? A recent visit to five popular cafés revealed that the furthest walk from campus leads you to the best flavor and ambiance. Each shop was evaluated and rated based on coffee taste, customer service and overall…