Two Candidates Vie For SA Presidency
As the 2011-12 school year comes to an end, the SUNY New Paltz Student Association (SA) is holding their annual elections for all Executive Board […]
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Copy Desk Cookoff: Late Night Bacon
It’s my turn to write for the Copy Desk Cookoff, eh? Well, as many of you may not have guessed, I actually am a decent […]
Hoen Climbs To New Heights
“It’s time to get chizzied.” Third-year psychology major Wes Hoen is one of many avid rock climbers who migrated to the town of New Paltz. The Shawangunk Mountain range, also known as the Gunks, is located close to the town and is a notable destination for rock climbers. The spot gives both top-rope climbers and boulder climbers hundreds of different routes to explore. He said after having birthday parties at a local indoor rock gym near his home as a kid, he was hooked on climbing. Hoen’s career as a serious climber started when he was 14, after getting hired at the gym where he started. Hoen spent hours in the gym, training and improving his skill […]