A Sweet Spot in New Paltz

September 8, 2011 Ricardo Antonio Hernandez Jr. 0

Huguenot Creamery opened up on July 16 next to McGillicuddy’s to feed the sweet tooth of New Paltz residents and students who attend the college just a few blocks away. Owner Patty Walker established the eatery this summer to bring more business to the area. “A bunch of tourists were walking by and I remember them asking me, ‘Do you know where we can find ice cream[…]

A Musical Mixer

September 8, 2011 Zan Strumfeld 1

In the midst of a touch-screen generation, a quiet counter-culture is on the rise. Hoping to revive a social, hands-on community, a group of event planners have been attempting to resurface an obsolete exchange: mixtapes. The Hudson Galaxy Gazette, a monthly list of inclusive Hudson Valley events, will add their third Mixtape Trade and Game Night to their September[…]

Season Spikes for Women’s Volleyball

September 8, 2011 Melissa Fleckenstein 0

Last season the Women’s Volleyball Team lost in the conference finals to SUNY Cortland 3-1. This season, defeat won’t hold them back. For some players the loss will provide motivation for the coming season. Head Coach Matt Giufre has high expectations for his team and said he is looking forward to this season. He has 10 returning players who “have greatly improved” since last season and six new athletes. According to Giufre, this is invaluable because he is now able to sub out tired players during particularly long and grueling games. Co-Captain Tara Annunziata, a returning player, said the team’s biggest and most unique attribute is that “we gel as a team.” Marissa King, a second-year student and one of the team’s key setters, also spoke of this closeness between teammates and is very excited about this season.[…]