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Video Stores Busted by Internet Sources

March 10, 2011 Rachel Freeman 0

In this digital age, the convenience of the Internet has put video rental sales on the brink of extinction. Blockbuster, once a movie rental powerhouse, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2010. The company announced in 2009 that 960 stores would be closed by 2011. Shifts in media consumption have affected both Dutchess and Ulster County, as Blockbuster stores in Poughkeepsie, Pleasant Valley, Kingston and New Paltz announced they will be shutting their doors. The stores remain open, but only to sell merchandise at a highly discounted rate. Nicole Curcio […]

An Educational Process

March 10, 2011 Katie Miecznikowski 0

Professor Reynolds “Rennie” Scott-Childress, an associate professor of history, has been awarded the title of full-time Teacher of the Year by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). Each year, faculty from across the LAS nominate their colleagues for this honor. An ad hoc committee of past award winners and members of the LAS Senate then review the nominations. The Dean of LAS, James Schiffer, then […]

State Executive Budget Could Widen Campus Deficit

March 10, 2011 Julie Mansmann 0

While administrators estimate that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget plan could nearly double the college’s multi-million dollar deficit, members of the campus community said they are bracing for reductions ranging from layoffs to program consolidations and more. On March 1, Interim President Donald Christian and Vice President of […]