Acknowledging a growing trend of violence against the press, “Silencing Journalism” aims to show readers the dangers of being the ones who cover controversy.…
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Torosyan: "Across centuries and continents, the way people brought food from plate to mouth has reflected etiquette, hierarchy, religion, and even geopolitics."…
A recent diagnosis in my family, a condition that would have sounded far graver only a few years ago, placed me squarely in the spotlight of what experts might call “well-being communication.” Listening to the words people chose, I began to notice patterns worth sharing, if only to help others navigate this delicate terrain without missteps.…
Her expertise is rooted in her South American upbringing and shaped by a journey from Argentina to upstate New York—one marked by resilience, reinvention, and a deep love for her craft. Born and raised in Baradero, a small, picturesque town in Buenos Aires Province— “not to be confused with Varadero in Cuba,” she adds with a smile—Terrell grew up surrounded by beauty and style.…
Now Pandora listeners know what media service to buy, who to vote for, and how to self-deport if they intend to do something naughty, following a message from the Secretary of Homeland Security. So do they know that executing companion animals would not prevent them from running for high office. In fact, it might signal the right “virtue” to the right people.…
SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College students gathered for a start-up pitch competition, spotlighting emerging innovators and entrepreneurs. Held at the Otsego Grille in Morris Hall on the SUNY Oneonta campus on Tuesday, May 6, the event emphasized leadership, creativity, problem-solving and resilience.…
...as someone who has emerged from the other side of the Iron Curtain, I have encountered some startling misconceptions about the Soviet Union and its people during my time in the United States. One of the most egregious is the claim that “Russia” (aka the former Soviet Union) fought alongside Nazi Germany during World War II.…
Simply Thai occupies the space once known as Corfu Diner, a restaurant that Lily Karabinis and her late husband, Panagiotis “Takis” Karabinis, operated until 2010. The Corfu Diner—a staple for traditional Greek and American fare—had already introduced some Thai dishes before the couple decided to transform the venue into a full-fledged Thai restaurant.…
While the miracle of childbirth comes with a decade or two of existential preparation before any contribution to the tax base, immigration bypasses this waiting period entirely. New arrivals, fluent in spreadsheets and the language of quarterly earnings, begin filing their returns with an immediacy that borders on the virtuous.…
In September and December of 2024, Tony Savio wrote articles on meetings of the Oneonta Common Council. Haley Saunders wrote an engaging article on an Oneonta Main Street vintage store, The Underground Attic, in December 2024. In January 2025, Eva Pickert wrote about Chad Angelotti, mental health coach for SUNY Oneonta’s women’s soccer team, and his original approach to helping team members manage stress.…
