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Geese Get the Boot

By Kim Plummer and Emily Atkin on November 18, 2009

The campus of SUNY New Paltz is no stranger to nature. Located in the Shawangunk Mountain region and next to the Wallkill River, New Paltz is swarming with squirrels, deer, fish, bears and geese. In fact, SUNY New Paltz has its own pond that runs straight through the heart of campus housing. The Gunk, as [...]

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Climate Change Hits Home

By Terra Thompson on November 5, 2009

350.org, a grassroots campaign which focuses on stopping the climate crisis, held an event in Hasbrouck Park on Oct. 24 to raise awareness on carbon dioxide levels in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Members of the local community discussed issues concerning alternative energy, local foods and cutting waste in order to help the environment. Music, face painting and [...]

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Walkway Opens Over the Hudson

By Terra Thompson

An historic bridge over the Hudson River opened to the public this month. The former Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge has been transformed into the Walkway Over the Hudson, a state historic park open to the public. More than a mile long, this pedestrian and cyclist bridge provides an outdoor excursion that connects 25 miles of rail... »

Upcoming Events

November 19: Rebel Palooza

By Kim Plummer

The Little Rebellion will host Rebel Palooza, a night of music, fun and entertainment, on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. in... »

November 19: A History of Women’s Economic Writing

By Lindsay Cooper

The Economics Department, in association with the Women’s Studies program will present “A History of Women’s Economic Writing,” a lecture by Edith Kuiper, assistant... »

November 19: Health and Healing Class

By Victoria DiStefano

A health and healing class with SmartBells, or sculptural weights, will be held Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the New Paltz Community Center beginning... »

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