Let’s get digital.
I’m beginning a class of digital lessons; one that I had to weasel my way into through the good graces of my teachers in this program. I know nothing about digital media. To be honest, I’m familiar...
View ArticleIt really feels like we never left.
I’m sitting in the business building right now. I have a half full water bottle next to me–it has water from yesterday that I just haven’t freshened up yet. I’ve already caught up with a friend that...
View ArticleTo my mom as I begin the end of my college journey.
Mom, I know you’re worried about me. You’ve told me this a lot since we’ve reached this time period, once we realized that my time at UAlbany is really coming to an end and change is coming quicker...
View ArticleFinding my feet as an editor.
I was recently promoted to one of three Contributing Editor spots in my Odyssey community. This means that I now get to oversee a team of writers as well as write my own pieces. I have more say in team...
View ArticleThe biggest overreach of power? These dumb laws.
I was browsing the internet one day when I came across an IJR article talking about America’s craziest laws (that are still technically on the books). I have a hard time with some of the more legit...
View ArticleWobbly knees and large buildings.
I’m a short person, 5′ to be exact. I’m the shortest person in any group that I am in, and I spend most of my days looking up in varying degrees. You’d think I’d be accustomed to looking up by now....
View ArticleThe crash and burn.
I need to go back to school. I need to go back to college. Even as a commuter student, it is times like this where I realize just how much school shapes my life. I always write about this on breaks,...
View ArticleA super quick thank you.
As I went to type a new blog post earlier this week, I realized that we have officially hit over 1,000 posts on this blog. Oh my goodness, a big milestone! While I’ve only been here since around post...
View ArticleA review of “Cruelty Cutter.”
*Not sponsored. The makers of the app do not know I am writing this. I just found this app and wanted to speak about it! All opinions are mine. No post of mine has ever been sponsored or will ever be!...
View ArticleCatching up on the madness that six days held.
I always joke that when I’m actively paying attention to things, nothing happens. When I leave, all hell breaks loose. Last week was no exception. I made a promise to myself and my family that while we...
View ArticleCollege blog challenge: why we blog
Day 2: Meaning behind your blog name/theme of you blog. I write under the category of “This is College!?“, so that is technically the theme of my blog. While I didn’t come up with this title, I think...
View ArticleU Albany, more like U Apathy
The University at Albany is truly a world within reach. There are many different clubs, events, and opportunities that are afforded to us students. Unfortunately, we as students don’t take advantage of...
View ArticleA new semester, a new intern
Dear reader, My name is Era and you’ll be seeing my name a lot around here. I’m a new intern at the Times Union web desk and a senior at UAlbany. I’m also from Albania, a small country in Europe....
View ArticleWays to make your day better – With help from Dogs
We all have bad days. Some days are worst than others. But, these dogs know the secret to cure a bad day. Expect the unexpected – you might currently be having a horrible day. Just think, ANYTHING can...
View ArticleWhat defines me
I say this one more time. I will be graduating from SUNY-Albany with a journalism degree in a month. What does this mean? It means, when my future employers see State University of New York at Albany –...
View ArticleGo home green apple, you are drunk
Skittles. Do I say more? They have never let me down. Skittles have always been my third favorite candy (sorry Nerd Ropes and Kit Kats rank much higher than you.) and they give me butterflies...
View ArticleCome eat with me!
Oh Rome, New York – my home town. The city that has a fort in the middle of it. Which, I still till this day have no idea why?! However, let’s talk about the greatest thing about Rome, NY —- FOOD....
View ArticleWill the real Sara Rose Wheeler please stand up
Hi, I am right here! If you weren’t aware, my name is Sara Rose Wheeler. Yes, I am the obnoxious girl to the left. I currently have approximately less than 20 class days left at the University at...
View ArticlePeople need to sleep
Picture this situation: it’s past midnight. You, being the responsible college student, have brushed your teeth, washed your face, and changed into your pajamas. You settle into your bed, and you’re...
View ArticleHello everybody!
Hi there! I’m Rebecca Melnitsky (pronounced Mel-nit-ski). I’m a Journalism major, with minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Film Studies, at the University at Albany. I’m in my senior year, so I’m...
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