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Panthers Men and Women's Soccer Split 1-1 in Season Openers
Michael Zacchio
Sun, 09/05/2010 - 02:29

The Panthers soccer teams hosted a doubleheader against the Bloodhounds of John Jay College last week to kickoff the new season. While the women’s team found success in their opening game with a shutout victory, the men were not as fortunate.


Terra Ve Reopens to Bustling Crowds and Mixed Reviews
Jamie Wollberg
Thu, 09/02/2010 - 03:42

After an 18-month hiatus, Purchase College’s most vegetarian-friendly eatery, Terra Ve, has reopened for the fall semester. With some renovations on display both in and outside the building, students returned to the facility on Monday to see if the wait was worth it.


Students Return to Evident Results in Campus Construction
Mike Andronico
Tue, 08/31/2010 - 22:55

Purchase students gained some new ground to walk on as the Campus Center North area of the mall was fully renovated, complete with new pavement, benches, and greenery. The new mall is part of a modern reconstruction of the campus that is still underway.

“I just wish it would happen faster,” said Kaitlyn Raitz, senior music. “It took a whole year just for one section.”


College to Receive $50,000 to Install Emergency Phones
Phil Corso
Tue, 08/03/2010 - 16:47

Purchase College will receive $50,000 to purchase Emergency Blue Light phones for a more secure campus, Chief of Police Joe Olenik said in an e-mail. The grant was approved by the Dormitory Authority, Olenik said, after the college applied for it over two years ago.


Terra Ve to Reopen in August, Mennillo Says
Phil Corso
Tue, 08/03/2010 - 15:40

Terra Ve will open. These were the words used by Chartwells Senior Director of Dining Services Nick Mennillo when asked about the campus eatery, which has been closed for over a year due to construction and renovations.


Vans Warped Tour's Punk Paradise Hits Long Island
Mike Andronico
Mon, 07/19/2010 - 15:14

It’s that time of year again, marked by overpriced food, severely underdressed teenagers, and eight hours of sun-drenched live music. The Vans Warped Tour 2010 rolled through Uniondale, NY on Saturday, July 17, turning the Nassau Coliseum parking lots into a punk plaza.


Purchase’s Connection to The Boss
Donna Cornachio
Wed, 07/14/2010 - 19:54

Dr. Robert Thompson, associate professor of music and arts management at Purchase College, has his own remembrance of the many quiet acts of generosity that have been revealed since the death of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.


Former Dean Israel Hicks, 66, Dies of Cancer
Phil Corso
Fri, 07/09/2010 - 15:18

Israel Hicks, who once served as Purchase College's dean of theatre arts and film, died last week of prostate cancer, according to an e-mail sent to the campus community from President Thomas J. Schwarz. He was 66.


Rising Temperatures Lower Campus Water Pressure
Phil Corso
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 16:20

Intense heat and an increasing demand for power have lowered Purchase College's water pressure, campus officials said in numerous e-mails this week. There have also been reports by the Westchester Joint Water Works that water mains were broken and were due for repairs on nearby Anderson Hill Road.


Man Overboard Revitalizes Pop-Punk in Debut Full Length
Mike Andronico
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 21:39

Since their self-released 2008 EP, Hung Up On Nothing, New Jersey's Man Overboard has tirelessly toured the nation with their melodically powerful tunes. Their "defend pop-punk" mantra is evident in their music and can be found strewn across much of their merchandise and Web sites.


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