By SUNSHINE OSELLA Features Editor After many years of dedicated service to The College of Saint Rose, President R. Mark Sullivan will be stepping down in August 2012. Since 1996, when Sullivan began his term as President of Saint Rose, the college has seen many extraordinary, positive changes. “Dr. Sullivan has been the perfect president
A note from the Editor: What follows is a transcript of an announcement Saint Rose President R. Mark Sullivan sent on the morning of June 24, 2011 via e-mail. Sullivan has been an important figure within the Saint Rose community and his departure will influence our campus greatly. In the effort to have his words
By TG BRANFALT JR. Staff Writer The official ground-breaking ceremony for Centennial Hall was held last week. It was attended by Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings, state senators and assemblymen, Saint Rose faculty, staff and students. Work began on Centennial Hall, named in honor of the 2020 centennial anniversary of the college, last May. The ceremony
Published September 7, 2011 By KAYLA MATTEO Contributing Writer There is good news for those hoping to start off this school year looking fresh. Two local businesses, Lo Key T Company and Made in Truth Clothing are here to help. Both formed last fall, Lo Key T Company and Made in Truth Clothing feature original
By MICHAEL BELLIZZI Contributing Writer Published September 7, 2011 In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene, The American Red Cross of Northeastern New York is asking for volunteers to assist in the response to unprecedented flooding, evacuations and power outages. As of August 31st, more than 35 shelters have been opened across
By ALISON LESTER Managing Editor As students prepared to return to Saint Rose for the Fall 2011 semester, many wondered how they were going to move-in on the same day as Hurricane Irene’s inevitable clash with the Albany area on Sunday, Aug. 28. The Office of Residence Life began receiving calls as early as Wednesday,
By IAN BENJAMIN Executive Editor and TG BRANFALT JR. Contributing Writer This summer construction of the new dormitory between Morris and Madison, recently christened Centennial Hall, began with the deconstruction of the buildings which formerly occupied the lot. Demolition began on the evening of May 12 with the destruction of the former apartment buildings at
