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The Commuter Column: Getting Back into the Ritual

Kathleen Joyce Last Wednesday marked the first day of classes, which you obviously all know. It also marked the last day of summer vacation, the last day to sleep in. For those of us who are  commuters, we again have to face the traffic, the parking limitations, and getting that…

What is a Student Ambassador?

Genna Apfel A Student Ambassador’s job requires a number of duties such as conducting scheduled campus tours for all potential students and their families, participating in Admission events, such as Open Houses, Post Preview Days, and Graduate and Transfers events, hosting prospective students who shadow their classes, and providing office…

Would You Vote For Trump?

Matt Marando If you caught “The Roast of Donald Trump” on MTV a few weeks ago, you now know it is a possibility the famous billionaire may be in the running for the 2012 Presidential Election. According to the New York Post, Donald Trump is “seriously” considering running for the…

A Fabolous Way to End the Semester

Genna Apfel His business and music have made him one of the richest rappers in history. Fabolous seemed to be “killin ‘em” at C.W. Post’s Spring Fling concert at the Tilles Center on Friday, April, 15. This Spring Fling concert was a must-see experience.  Fans were up and off their…

No Fab, You Be Killin’ Em

Samantha Bishal It is not very often that C.W. Post has seen a performer with as much status in the world of hip-hop. As soon as fliers were put up that Fabolous would be ACP’s spring fling concert performer, students buzzed with excitement until the moment he came on stage,…

Resident Students Want More “Homey” Living Arrangements

Genna Apfel College. When you hear that word, so many thoughts may come to your mind.  Greek life, new friends, parties, or, perhaps, a chance to live on your own are just a few of those thoughts. Speaking of your own personal freedom, living on campus can be exciting and…

Addiction Is A Powerful Thing…

Amanda Coffey Addiction Is A Powerful Thing, and That’s All There Really Is To Say On The Matter. Homestuck, an interactive webcomic by graphic artist Andrew Hussie, author of Problem Sleuth and owner of website mspaintadventures.com, has taken the Internet in a stranglehold with his new creative project. Barely a…

Spring Shopping Update for both High and Low Budgets

Genna Apfel As spring approaches, you may find yourself eager to indulge in the world of shopping.  Despite the fact that in today’s economy we may find ourselves budgeting our money more than ever, there is a possibility that you still need to fill the emotional and physiological need to…

“Why Don’t College Students Sleep?”

Sandra Elien Sleep is necessary after a long day of grueling classes and extracurricular activities. From a scientific standpoint, the human body requires that the muscles relax and become irresponsive to one’s surroundings.  This is an essential process so that the general condition of the human body is maintained. Sleep…

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Genna Apfel As the spring semester quickly comes to an end, college students are eagerly awaiting their summer breaks. With the thought of going to the beaches and to pools as your island getaway and becoming a beach bum ( no I am not talking about the tanning salon), summer…