It's Friday; the weekend is so close. One more test to take and you are finished for the week! You walk to the Technology Building, anticipating the test. You climb the stairs to the third floor and walk to room 8346. You are ready, but the door is locked. You check your watch. 2:30p.m. You groan and wonder when you will be able to make up this test. You could be thinking; should I email my teacher, will I have to study again over the weekend, or, can I even take this Monday?
Views on the physical and emotional aspects of a relationship
Cheating is one of those taboos that has many views upon it ranging across the board. Throughout my lifetime I have heard the statements "cheating is abysmal and unforgivable" and "everybody cheats, get over it" surprisingly enough from both genders.
Every secret you’ve ever had is now also the world’s too
It's that dark thought or buried confession that you've always felt but never said. With the perk of remaining anonymous, that confession can finally leave your mind and travel out into the world, reaching the masses. PostSecret finally allows for your candid confession to take their place amongst the countless others.
Views on the physical and emotional aspect of relationship
Is sex as casual as we make it out to be? Sex is an issue that comes up countless times a day in so many aspects of our social and academic lives. Whether you are someone who thinks that sex should be held to a higher standard, as something more sacred, or something that is just a part of our normal everyday lives, sex is without a doubt is becoming more and more a casual topic in conversation and practice among young people.
With no fresh food available from the kitchen after 3 p.m., meal options are limited
Anyone who is a student can recall that unavoidable urge to take a break from studying and get a snack in the afternoon. After coming out of class, students don't have the opportunity to buy fresh food because the kitchen stops producing meals after 3 p.
Putting a major coffee chain on campus can be a solution
Do you ever find yourself running late to class because you could not bear the thought of going to class without your morning dose of Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts? If so, don't fret because you are not alone, many students come to class late with coffee in their hand.
Students across campus share similar fears
Fears. Everyone has them and everyone thinks about them. Whether it's the clown at the circus or the creepy house at the end of the street, the person who runs the fastest is bound to get away from the fear the quickest. By the time you see your own personal source of fear and anxiety, the chills start, the heart palpitates, and you are sprinting headlong into the distance, completely embodying the concept of "every man for himself.
Controlling negative emotions after a bad breakup
Love is such a complicated and condensed word; intricate and petite, but man, does it have feeling. Falling in love is inevitable, and having your heart break is even more inescapable. When you get your heart broken, it can kill you inside and make you feel like you have nothing more to live for.
War heroes recount their experiences through artistic expression
On Nov.11, SUNY Rockland paid homage to Veteran's Day through "Shadows of the Past," an exhibit located on the second floor of the Technology Center. On display were shadow boxes, which depict stories of 15 combat veterans who toured Vietnam. These boxes were created in an attempt to explore the meanings of the experiences of war.
From Harlem to Rockland, students gather to watch innovative poet
Applause rippled throughout the Student Union as Tayor Mali, the well known and accomplished slam poet, finished his performance. Mali, also a teacher in math, English and history, entertained a crowd that included RCC students, faculty, alumni, and students from the Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts school.
The Fashion Institute of Technology. A place filled with knowledge, opportunity, swarms of girls, and flamboyant men. FIT should definitely be a college you want to consider if you are looking for an “atypical” college experience. What perhaps is the most obvious difference between FIT and other schools is that there is almost an illegal amount of estrogen walking around.
The abandoned “village for the feeble minded” left human wreckage in its wake
Nearing the end of windy Call Hollow Road, there is a wide path dividing thick woodland. It appears to lead to nowhere, but anyone who ventures down this lonely trail will stumble upon a peculiar sight. In the midst of towering trees and overgrown woods lies a clearing.
Dimly lit locker rooms deemed unsanitary by students
If you have ever taken a gym class at Rockland Community College, you may have experienced changing in the locker rooms, As you make your way over to the Field House, hang a right once you're inside; the first door on the right is the girls' locker room.
The recent string of suicides among the LGBT community proves that immediate changes need to occur
We would like to think of ourselves as living in an enlightened modern society—one in which tolerance, however grudging, reigns supreme. The past few weeks have been a harsh reminder of the battle still ahead of us, with a record number of gay suicides making the headlines.
Annoying habits that should have been left behind in the 10th grade
From first semester freshmen, who have just recently graduated high school, to adults seeking to continue their education, Rockland Community College is home to students from various age groups and backgrounds. However, anyone who walks through the Quad during common hour would think that they just stepped out of a time machine and are revisiting their high school memories.
Whether you express it with a lengthy pause or ill-timed tumble, the awkward personality is highly noticeable. When you finally breach the depths of awkwardness, any situation can become the stuttering, blushing, and fumbling encounter of your nightmare.
Learning abroad introduces you to new languages, new cultures and new experiences. SUNY Rockland offers several study abroad programs, including the Cambridge University Summer Program in England. This two or four week program is offered to any college student who is at least eighteen years of age and has at least a 3.
The Palisades Center Mall was an extremely popular attraction when it first opened in March of 1998. Twelve years later, it is still busy, with shoppers coming from all over the tri-state area. On weekends, it is nearly impossible to find a parking spot.
Walking into most contemporary art exhibits is like stepping into a whole new world, one in which the laws of physics and nature are upturned in the most lively and vibrant of ways. The explanation of this odd phenomenon is simple—art serves as a vehicle for communication.
I love pancakes. I've loved them ever since I was little, my mom would make me Bisquick pancakes every morning with Mrs. Butterworth syrup. It is this love that has sent me on a mission to scope out a few breakfast places around the Tri-state area. Here are my findings: Rosie's Coffee Shop (41 S Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY) This little coffee shop is right off the main road wedged between Stop and Shop and Carvel.
Step away from your books & check out these hot spots
After a week of long lectures, textbook lugging, and confusing homework assignments, the weekend finally arrives, offering the promise of sleeping in and hanging out. Instead of the usual activities that we so often occupy ourselves with, maybe it’s time for a change of pace, with a nice weekend outing to some new destinations.
How to Find the Best Colleges That Fit Your Major
With so many different colleges and universities—large or small, with a city life or "suburbia"—the choices seem endless.
Just three minutes from the Rockland Community College Campus is Route 59, which is filled with many great places to eat. These tasty options are very convenient and won't hurt your wallet, either.
Get Involved in Extracurricular Action This Common Hour
Campus clubs are a great way to meet new people while engaging in an activity of interest.
Are you having trouble studying for your exams? Do you go blank as soon as you look at the first review question? Holding your notebook against your head in hope that the knowledge soaks into your brain isn't going to help you. It's time to brush up on your study skills.
With summer ending, many of the incoming SUNY Rockland students are excited to start the year. But along with a new academic year, comes new challenges for these students to face. Here are the top ten worries of incoming students and tips to help alleviate the stress.
There are noticeably sharp differences in the prices of textbooks this fall. Students now have more options than ever before, including textbook renting and e-Textbooks, that will cut the costs of course materials. Over the summer, Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act went in effect to protect students from the skyrocketing textbook prices.
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