Spring Break
Hitting the StreetsA Chronicle reporter rides out with police to see how safe students really are
Downtown Albany is a vibrant scene during the day, but what lurks in the shadows at night is something to fret about. Local residents along with college students ponder how safe they are living close to downtown.
It seems as though students are constantly receiving security advisory e-mail's reporting a crime that happened over the weekend or during the week.…
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FeaturedLast WordsAlthough I still have one more semester of Saint Rose to look forward to, I will no longer be the Executive Editor of the Chronicle after this issue. I am handing over that title to the more-than-capable hands of current Assistant Editor Kali Zigrino while I take on the role of Web Editor and oversee this summer's transition to a new Chronicle website with less advertising, student blogs, and a more navigable layout.A Bigger, Better InboxSaint Rose likely to switch to Gmail for student emailAfter much consideration with the Student Association, the Academic Computing Committee, and the President's Cabinet, it is likely that the College's email will switch over to Gmail by June 30, 2009. On April 21, 2009, Executive Director of Information Technology Services John Ellis attended the 20th Student Association general business meeting to speak with students regarding the possible switch from our current email system to Google Apps Education Edition.Looking forward: XC marches onFreshman runner set to break out in sophomore season
Who knew?A senior's farewellSitting on the brink of graduation is a scary feeling. As someone trying to break into the dying field of journalism in the worst recession of the past 80 years, I want nothing more than to start my four years at Saint Rose over again and shoot for a thriving profession once the economy has recovered.Q&A with baseball head coach Casey O'ConnorQ: What's been the biggest factor for this year's turnaround in success? A: We've grown up a little bit over the course of the season. We've got some guys playing defense. We feel a little bit more comfortable at the plate. We're really battling when we get behind in the count.Chances of Swine Flu are slimMyserious flu-like disease has the nation concernedA new infection has begun spreading across North America and casting fear into the hearts of people at all ends of the United States. With grumblings of the disease potentially reaching pandemic status, Swine Flu has captured the attention of health professionals across the world.Local getaways are affordable for studentsA variety of value vacations are located right here in upstate New York
Location, Location, LocationLocation is important when choosing a college campusWith busy schedules and the worrisome state of the economy, it's hard for some college students to imagine a vacation in their budget. The truth is, the problems that come from lack of time and money may not be as bad as they seem for working college students.Hopper dives into life after graduationMany college students have difficulty balancing their schoolwork with their hobbies. Usually, the fun interests are put to the side in order to complete school tasks. In few cases, students successfully find a balance in their lives Luckily, Jamie Hopper was able to manage the responsibilities of being a student and a member of the Women's Swimming and Diving team throughout her four years at The College of Saint Rose.State of Play excited and examinesState of Play, a journalist suspense film staring Russell Crowe as seasoned reporter Cal McAffrey, Ben Affleck as troubled politician Stephen Collins, and Rachel McAdams as young blogger Della Frye, addresses many social issues and provides many thrills in its quest to mix substance with excitement. |
