The New Paltz Oracle

Our Multimedia Editor Kelsey is determined to spill the tea on some of the major stories from issue 4 of the Fall 2019 semester including the college's first ever comprehensive campaign and Runa Bistro's recent opening in town. ...but the catch is she only has 60 seconds to fill you in. Click HERE to watch her in action! #sunynewpaltz #60seconds #knowyournewpaltz https://oracle.newpaltz.edu/video-60-seconds-with-kelsey-i/

The women's field hockey team "set the tone for the rest of [their] play this season," according to third-year forward Carly Croteau, when they beat Oswego. They were also victorious in their match with the Rochester Yellow Jackets during overtime. https://oracle.newpaltz.edu/overtime-and-power-the-lady-ha/

Pardon us while we take this moment to briefly interrupt your Sunday night with some news: Did you know that we have our own radio show called Beyond the Cover with the New Paltz Oracle now? The host is our Multimedia Editor Kelsey Fredricks, and other staff members help her host each week. They discuss the latest issue’s stories and have small talk amongst themselves. The show airs on WFNP The Edge from 7:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday nights. You can even listen to one of our epi...sodes on the Podcasts app! https://podcasts.apple.com//podcast/new-palt/id1480776856 We’d love to hear your feedback and we hope that you find this interruption worthwhile.

The Dorsky has welcomed new pieces that share a greater representation of different cultures as part of this year’s theme Madness in Vegetables. https://oracle.newpaltz.edu/september-brings-new-local-art/

"We at The New Paltz Oracle oppose The New York Times’ decision to publish this extensive information on the identity of the whistle-blower..." To better understand our stance on this questionable ethical decision, check out issue 3's editorial here: https://oracle.newpaltz.edu/trying-times-question-of-ethic/

While the beginning of summer brought the closing of KonTiki, a dynamic duo has brought back the "eclectic boutique" just in time for fall. For information, make sure to read our story here before checking it out at 70 Main St. in town: https://oracle.newpaltz.edu/kontikis-reopening-brings-weir/

Last Tuesday, Sept. 24, a sprinkler system was triggered in Minnewaska Hall, evacuating students and ultimately flushing 12 into temporary housing assignments. Read our story here for the full scoop: https://oracle.newpaltz.edu/false-alarm-flushes-out-minnew/

We send our deepest condolences to Katherine’s loved ones and anyone else affected by this tragedy.

Hey, Hawks! We hope that you enjoyed your spooky festivities last week and for the month of October. In case you haven’t seen it yet, make sure you check out Segment 4 of 60 Seconds, where our Multimedia Editor Kelsey tries to explain a big story from the latest news issue in, well, one minute... with some surprise guests! #SUNYNewPaltz #knowyournewpaltz

Happy Fall Break, Hawks! Head over to http://wfnp.org TONIGHT from 7:30 to 8 p.m. to listen to the newest episode of "Beyond the Cover with the New Paltz Oracle." Our Multimedia Editor and host Kelsey Fredricks will be joined by our current Editor-in-Chief (EIC) Jake Mauriello as well as a surprise guest: our former EIC Rachael Purtell ('19)! ... For now, make sure to check out last Monday's episode, where Kelsey is joined by Jared LaBrecque, a Sports Copy Editor on staff. Tune in to hear a firsthand experience from the flooding incident in Minnewaska Hall a couple weeks ago. https://podcasts.apple.com//beyond-the-cover/id1480776856

The new semester did not only bring a cover refresh, but two new weekly story ideas for our Features section! If you're someone who likes to get their weekly dose of the Oracle, then you've possibly already noticed this update. Still, either way, we want to tell you about it of course! Our new Features Editor Nicole Zanchelli has implemented our new "Activism in New Paltz" and "Beyond New Paltz" sections. The former spotlights activist groups on campus, while the latter tak...es you outside of our town into other local places (including bookstores, theaters and diners). Check them out here to learn what your next weekend getaway could be, and/or to better recognize the voices for change on our very campus. https://oracle.newpaltz.edu//featur/activism-in-new-paltz/ https://oracle.newpaltz.edu/cate/features/beyond-new-paltz/

A conga line, Hugo the Hawk and a $23 million mission, oh my! The college's first ever comprehensive campaign, "Soaring Higher," was publicly announced on Oct. 3. For more information, check out issue 4's cover story here: https://oracle.newpaltz.edu/soar-higher-fundraiser-campaig/