After a year of tragedy, Sarah Daniels found solace in flat track roller derby. Daniels, a fourth-year sociology major at SUNY Purchase, recently broke up with her boyfriend, lost her home, her mother passed away and almost dropped out of college. Despite these obstacles she is able to stay optimistic. She said everything changed when she joined the roller derby team and […]
Woodstock is a town built on the foundation of art, creativity and a thriving bohemian culture. Sarah Fimm, an independent singer/songwriter from Oklahoma, is one such artist who has found a home for her campaign in the arms of the Woodstock community. “My love for music started before I was even born,” Fimm said. “My mother played the piano, so it really began […]
Cross Country has been making waves all season with womens captain Nichole Wischoff at the helm. Wischoff has already proven herself as a leader in her third year at New Paltz. She was named SUNYAC runner of the week for the week ending on Sept. 11. “Nichole’s motivation comes mostly from within,” said Cross Country Head Coach Mike Trunkes. “She has an incredibly strong internal drive that pushes her to strive to be the best.” On Oct. 1, Wischoff destroyed the school record for the 6k at the Brooks Paul Short Run at Lehigh University with a time of 23:07 to finish 39 of 386 runners. “For me, its great, but its like, ok, I cant settle here. The feedback is awesome but I cant have the attitude like I’m never going to be beat.” Wischoff has lofty ambitions for future success and a great support system behind her. While her mom […]
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