News 27/29

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35 SUNY Albany Students to be Flown Home Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

By Jalynn Walker Thirty-five UAlbany students studying abroad in countries that have been severely impacted by the novel coronavirus will...

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It’s Not the Last Straw at UAlbany

By Amanda Alvarez Plastic straws remain widespread at vendors in the Campus Center despite an apparent ban that went into effect last...

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Expanded Shuttle Routes Experience Growing Pains

By Aleeka Noble The roll-out of new and expanded shuttle bus routes this semester is drawing complaints from students who say drivers are...

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President Chin-Carty Impeached: Senate Approves One Article, Sends it to Supreme Court

By Nathaniel DePaul Photo Credit: Richel Boroh / ASP Student Association President Desann Chin-Carty leads her defense during her...

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Impeachment Hearing of SA President Has no End in Sight

By Nathaniel DePaul The impeachment hearing of Student Association President Desann Chin-Carty began in the Senate and proceeded in two...

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Greek Life Commission's Review to be Completed by March, Later than Initially Expected

By Kathryn Ting Greek Life has been under increasing scrutiny at many universities nationwide, including UAlbany. In response to an...

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Asbestos Abatement in Social Science Nearing Completion

By Morgan Reed An asbestos removal project in the Social Science building is scheduled to be completed by the end of this spring...

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“Coronavirus Party” Sparks Outrage

By Saba Mann A controversial video posted on a prominent Barstool Albany Instagram account drew swift backlash from cultural groups and...

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White Supremacy Group Flyer Found on Campus

By Bailey Cummings “ONE NATION AGAINST INVASION,” read the Patriot Front flyer posted on a light pole in Collins Circle. This is not the...

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University Enrollment Falls, Leaving Revenue Lacking

By Saba Mann The university’s enrollment has been fluctuating over the past few years, and UAlbany is taking several options to combat...

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UAlbany Transfer Numbers Fall in Three-Year Trend

By Nicholas Funk The number of students transferring to the University at Albany has continued a three-year declining trend this academic...

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SA Board of Finance Recommends President Carty's Impeachment

By Jacob Weissenburg and Nate DePaul The Student Association Senate and a room full of concerned students heard arguments from the Board...

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New Changes Made to Shuttle Bus Routes

By Aleeka Noble The university has discontinued the Patroon Creek shuttle bus line and expanded the number and frequency of routes during...

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Mystery of the Podium Construction Solved

By Nick Canzoneri Look, at the podium. It’s a warming hut! No, it’s a bench! No, it’s… it’s an elevator! The Albany Student Press has...

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College Dems Split into Two Clubs

By Jacob Pitts The UAlbany College Democrats have split into two clubs ahead of the 2020 presidential elections, reflecting the widening...

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Smoking Ban Now in Effect

By Madison Van Cott The Tobacco-and Smoke-Free Campus Policy, which went into effect on January 22 after nearly a year of transition,...

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Proposed Budget Increases Funding for SUNY Schools

UAlbany Sets Sights on Schuyler Building Renovations By Bailey Cummings and Peyton DeNault The proposed New York State budget for the...

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University Cancels Study Abroad Program to China

By Jalynn Walker The university decided Thursday to cancel its study abroad program in China for the Spring 2020 semester as a result of...

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Blackstone Launchpad Will Host Competition in March

By Amanda Alvarez Blackstone Launchpad, the campus-based entrepreneurship program, has announced that its annual competition for the best...

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How Are Snow Days Determined?

By Kathryn Ting and Jackie Orchard Fingers crossed for that snow day? Get on your knees and pray to the Mesonet - a state-of-the-art...

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