Tag: Opinion
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The Grand Opening of a New Space for SMP! An Integral Part of the “Diversity” on Campus, But Why Did It Take So Long?
By Valerie Pereyra New Paltz, N.Y.– At the beginning of the 2019 school year, New Paltz made history by having the highest percentage of students of color it’s ever had for its incoming freshman class at 48 percent, a 5 percent increase from last year’s first-year enrollment rate, according to the New Paltz Institutional Research.…
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The Simple Truth About Bottled Water and Why You Should Feel Real Guilty About Drinking It
The primary reason I refuse to buy bottled water is because I can get it for free. Sure there are costs associated with all drinking water, whether it be digging a well or city water fees. By purchasing it bottled however, we are encouraging a system that believes water is a commodity which should be…
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TLR Editorial: Hit the Books
On Oct. 3, Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) and Neebo, the company that runs the campus bookstore, held an open forum to discuss issues that arose with the students, faculty and the materials needed for classes this semester. Despite the overwhelming concern of book prices, delayed shipping and an inaccurate number of books being ordered, to…
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Karen Wallace Visits New Paltz
Karen Wallace, an accomplished children’s and young adult author, graced SUNY New Paltz with her very pleasant presence on Dec. 3.She came to welcome the start of the play Wendy, based on her young adult novel of the same title. She also gave a lecture and conducted a writing workshop, which I was fortunate enough…
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Waging War: Immersion Training
Whether we like it or not, the world is on it’s way to becoming completely digitized. Those who continue to deny the technological revolution, with newspapers and CDs clutched tightly in their hands, will simply be left behind. The United States military forces have been quick to recognize this and have remodeled their entire approach…
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Questionable Authorities, Unquestionably Rockin’
Doors were set to open at 9 p.m., so I arrived promptly at 8 p.m. to get a decent parking spot and front row seat. The venue itself was small and did not serve alcohol, something The Questionable Authorities were not accustomed to. The Questionable Authorities is a punk rock band, but they’re not just…
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The Game
It’s hard to know which politicians in Albany can be trusted. After reporting on them for more than four months, the thought of a lawmaker whose main concern does not ultimately lie with their own well-being is laughable. Even when I begin to feel good about a lawmaker, I remember his incumbency is a testament…
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Living Lost
It was 2003 and my grandmother had just entered the hospital. My grandfather, Al Kirchner, was by her side with a constant flow of doctors and information on a daily basis. This would be overwhelming to anyone, but my mom, aunt and uncle started to notice something wrong. He began to forget who he had…
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Going Green in Automotive Tech
Whether global warming is real or a fallacy, it never hurts to be efficient in the automotive realm. Automotive companies are striving to become more efficient, though not by choice. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are forcing car companies to raise their standards. Starting in 2012, fuel efficiency standards will increase by five…
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Holiday Headaches
Every year as Easter approaches, I know it means politics. The non-Jewish side of my family consists of staunch, moral conservatives and we always seem to have at least one heated debate. Whether the arguments are about sweeping issues like health care or sticky topics such as underage drinking, it always ends with a headache. Year after year, I…
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Government Gone Wrong
Is the United States Federal Government biting off more than it can chew? Currently, President Barack Obama and his administration want to tackle domestic issues ranging from health care, education, the environment and the lagging economy. How is it possible to accomplish all of these goals? It’s simple: increase the size of the federal government. This…
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Want to be a Journalist? Show Some Passion!
You have to be passionate about what you do. This seems to be the age-old mantra for getting ahead in life. And it is, perhaps, even more necessary for student journalists. Holding the title of “journalist” is not to be taken lightly as you hold the irreplaceable task of informing the public about things that…