Florence: Nott just your average term abroad
I am currently sitting and writing this article on a bus traveling from Sorrento, Italy back to Florence, where I am studying abroad for the spring term. If that doesn’t make you jealous, I suggest that you continue reading to …→
The stopwatch of success
“Orgo” is a word that makes many students cringe. Organic chemistry is a class that requires perseverance, a drive to succeed, and hours of work to master difficult concepts. So how does one tackle such a monster of a class? …→
Reamer movie preview: My Week with Marilyn
In the summer of 1956, Sir Lawrence Olivier cast Marilyn Monroe in his film, The Prince and the Showgirl. Twenty-three year old Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), determined to make it into the film business, worked on the set as a …→
Earth Day: How can Union contribute?
This year, Union will be host to a week of history, education and activism leading up to Earth Day 2012. For those of you who struggle to find examples of sustainability on campus, here’s a quick recap of what we’ve …→
‘Titanic’ still king of the world
[media-credit id=146 align="alignright" width="450"][/media-credit]“You can be blasé about some things,” Cal Hockley (Billy Zane) scoffs, “but not about Titanic!” And so it is true about the movie, re-released this week to mark the centennial of the ship’s sinking. The movie …→
How To: Make the most of a bad day
You wake up and realize that your alarm never went off and you are now 10 minutes late for class. You then sprint to class only to realize that you forgot your notebooks, pens and books. There is no way …→
Rayman: ‘Origins’
The Rayman series is a fast moving platform style of gameplay, full of colorful enemies and exotically designed levels, some of which are extremely difficult. A platform style game, like this one, is a side scrolling game (that means 2-D …→
Learning experience in New Orleans, Louisiana
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita ravaged parts of the Gulf Coast, including the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. For many, homes were lost, and their way of life changed forever. The time spent rebuilding would be measured not in weeks or …→
NGF: providing aid in Fijian paradise
Welcome to Fiji: A place for sun, surf, and fun. It’s a tropical island that seems worlds away from Schenectady, probably because it is. But it’s not as blissful as it appears, because 31 percent of Fijians live in absolute …→
Impressive Season Ends
The excitement in Schenectady after the Dutchmen qualified for the Frozen Four was off the charts. Alumni, locals, students and professors all expressed their enthusiasm and gratitude for the team’s performance. The local and national media went into a frenzy …→
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