First Talent Show Called “Best Experience”

On Thursday December 3, SUNY Rockland held its first annual high school and college talent show, “RCC’s Got Talent!” The show, hosted by America’s Next Great Star Production Company, was free and open to the public.  As part of RCC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, various bands, vocalists, dancers, poets, comedians, and performers from all over the county auditioned for this “red carpet” event. Full story

A Tribute: Dr. Samuel Draper

Dr. Samuel Draper, co-founder of the successful Sam Draper Mentored / Talented Student (MTS) Honors Program and retired English professor, lost his battle to cancer on Oct. 22, just two days before SUNY Rockland’s first Honors Alumni Homecoming, which he planned. Full story

Making Progress in Iraq Reconstruction

A Letter From Iraq

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

The wait is over; Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is finally here.  If you pre-ordered the prestige version of this game for $150, then you’re one of the cool people that received the night vision goggles. However, the regular version of the game is only $60. Full story

Creating a Biologically-Based Solar Panel

A 16-Year-Old Student's Research

Yudi Pardo, a home-schooled sixteen year old of Wesley Hills, is conducting research at SUNY Rockland in order to utilize photosynthetic bacteria to create solar panels. By using this type of bacteria, he hopes to create a resourceful and environmentally friendly form of solar energy. Full story

RCC Fall Sports Roundup

Men’s Soccer Team Makes Notable Come-Back The 2009 SUNY Rockland Community College Men’s Soccer team completed their season by falling (5-0) to Monroe College in the opening round of the Region XV Tournament on Oct. 24. Head Coach Loren Green, who just finished his 27th season, guided the team to 7-10 overall record after a 1-6 start. Full story