Tag: blog
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Narcoleptics (Un) Anonymous
I’m not sure what to rant about this week, which must mean I have nothing to rant about. We must celebrate this rarity by making a list, one of my favorite pastimes. This week’s list shall consist of Things I Would Do If I Had Time To Do Things. I know what you’re thinking: I’m…
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Blogger Makes Imprint on Young Adult Genre
Third-year English and public relations major Nicole Brinkley sits hunched over her laptop, her “Doctor Who” calendar — dedicated solely to her blogging schedule — resting in her lap. With only a few empty squares left on the October page, her Young Adult (YA) book blog, WORD for Teens, will soon be filled with various…
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Reel Noteworthy: “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest”
Several weeks ago, I wrote a review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, the adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s novel of the same name. In case you missed it, I mentioned how much I loved the film, and expressed concern over the upcoming American remake. Dragon Tattoo is the first film in a trilogy, with the second…
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Spengin’ the Underground: Breakfast in Fur
I asked my good buddy, Dean Engle, who co-runs the cassette record label Responsible Records, based in New Paltz, for some upcoming local releases. He turned me onto Breakfast in Fur, a five-piece ambient bedroom-pop band that is on the rise in the New Paltz scene, and who are gearing up to release their debut EP on…
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Carden’s Capitol Corner: The Walkout Dilemma
The definition of ‘walkout,’ according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is as follows: “The action of leaving a meeting or organization as an expression of disapproval.” When I first heard word, admittedly through Facebook, that a student walkout would be organized in response to the SUNY budget cuts, my gut instinct was to be delighted. After…
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Reel Noteworthy: “The Kids Are All Right” (2010)
I love the movie channel here on campus. It’s great for showing recent movies, or amazing older ones. The other day as I was flipping channels, I landed on The Kids Are All Right, a movie I’d wanted to see in theaters but never got around to watching. Luckily, I caught it from the beginning,…
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Well-being with Meaning: Making Finals Week Easier (Continued)
Here are three simple things that may help you when you’re doing work in the next couple of weeks. PLEASE post comments about what helps you study, I need some advice too! Make a list. I find that jotting down what I’ve got to accomplish ‘today’ makes the overwhelming amount of work I’ve got to…
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Reel Noteworthy: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1” (2010)
The temptation to write my blog about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1 is more than I can stand. I saw it twice in its opening weekend (including an IMAX showing), and loved it both times. It was my favorite book in the series, and has quickly become my favorite film as well.…
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Well-being with Meaning: Eat this, Ya Turkey!
It’s always difficult to think “eat well, portion control” when it’s time to give thanks alongside the people you love. Plus, who wants to deprive themselves when faced with a table covered in your grandmother’s most delicious demonstration of Thanksgiving cooking? You’ve got to admit though, the most mouthwatering dishes are those placed to the…
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Reel Noteworthy: Obsessed (2009) Steve Shill
Not too long ago a friend of mine came to my room so we could watch a movie. It was the typical situation: he wanted to watch an action movie, I wanted to watch a comedy, and neither one of us was willing to budge. Then it hit me. We could do both. So we…
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Well-being with Meaning: SUNY New Paltz Thanksgiving Food Drive!
Athletics, Wellness & Recreation and Residence Life are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive through Nov.20. Food and canned items will be donated in boxes situated in the lobby of the Athletic & Wellness Center, the Student Union and all of the residence halls. The collected food will be donated to The Queens Galley in Kingston,…
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Reel Noteworthy
Movies are kind of my thing. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved going to the theater, watching them at home, and, as I got older, critiquing them with others. While many people my age are going to clubs and bars, my friends and I go to the movies. When we make bets,…
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Novel Ideas: A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
When one thinks of Wisconsin…one doesn’t really think about it too long. It is uninteresting, boring; a vast, blank spot on the map of America. Maybe Laverne and Shirley or brewing companies come to mind, if you grew up watching Nick at Nite like I did, but mostly, Wisconsin goes on unnoticed, unacknowledged, unappreciated. Fortunately,…
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Novel Ideas: Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of A True Story by Chuck Klosterman
As you well know by now, I’m obsessed with fiction, more specifically sci-fi/fantasy fiction. But I also read and have read many nonfiction pieces. And if a good one arises anytime in my future, I’ll probably read it. Although I mostly live inside my own head and countless ever-changing, mystical, magical landscapes, I do occasionally…
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Well-being with Meaning: An Apple a Day
SUNY New Paltz’s dietitian Evelyn Gezo is at it again! Take a moment to read over these simply delicious suggestions on how to incorporate an apple into your daily diet. The Hudson Valley is the epicenter for apple picking this time of year, so take advantage of our local options. Plus, you could turn your…
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Novel Ideas: Drop the microchips. Turn a page.
Everyday a new technology is suggested for you: Buy this smartphone! You NEED this laptop! How can you live life without this four-hundred dollar iPod!? Call me old-fashioned, please, call me old-fashioned, I’ll take it as a compliment, but I think we all need to slow down and look away from the screen every once…
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Well-being with Meaning: Incorporating Exercise into Your Busy Day
“…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 a glass of wine at…
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Well-being with Meaning: Tasty Vegan food? Yeah Right!
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 for skim milk because it…