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Too Fast for Foot Traffic? Scooter Safety on Campus

By Isabelle Loginovs | September 28, 2026 Students weigh the convenience of scooters against concerns about sharing crowded campus walkways. Two scooters parked near Albany's Campus Center. Photo Credit: Isabelle Loginovs / The ASP For some students, scooters mean getting to class on time. For others, they mean watching their backs. Electric scooters have become a convenient way for students to travel around the University at Al

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Senate Meeting Sees Debates Around AI Policy and Committee Appointments

by Brynn Brown | September 28, 2026 Senate Vice Chair Sean Metcalf at the senate meeting last Wednesday (9/23). Photo Credit: Brynn Brown / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate went through confirmations for committee appointments, a presentation regarding the new university-wide AI policy and reports about upcoming SA events at their recent meeting on Wednesday, September 23. This meeting was also the first where Senate Vice Chair Sean Metcalf s

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A Deep Dive Into UAlbany’s Esports Arena

by Alejandro Royer | September 28, 2026 Student gamers playing at their stations inside the high-tech UAlbany Esports arena. On a typical afternoon, you'll see colorful monitors and hear people yelling plays from across the room as soon as you enter the campus esports arena. The University at Albany's esports arena has grown to be a key center for student activity since it launched. It brings together players on official varsity rosters as well as students who just want to pl

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Sports Summary (9/21-9/27)

By Carter Schum | September 28, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Luca Clausse (#23) scored twice at the game last Saturday (9/26). Photo Credit: Bruce Dudek / UAlbany Athletics Friday, September 25 Volleyball dropped their conference opener 3-2 to the UMBC Retrievers. Pinar Erol led the way once again, finishing with 21 total kills. Nia Gibson and Mina Benucci each

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Dwayne Killings' Vision for UAlbany Basketball: From the Court to the Community

By Alejandro Royer | September 28, 2026 Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dwayne Killings stands in front of a Great Dane logo. Photo Credit: Alejandro Royer / The ASP When Dwayne Killings took over the men's basketball program at UAlbany, he brought more than a gameplan to the Capital Region; he introduced a brand new perspective. Coaching basketball has never been just about final scores or conference standings

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Crime Blotter (9/11-9/17)

By Jaden Burke | September 21, 2026 Photo credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Sept. 11 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of trespassing in the Alden Lot on Alumni Quad. This individual was arrested on-site. Sept. 14 – UPD responded to a report of criminal contempt (disobeying a court mandate) in Delancey Hall on Colonial Quad. This individual was arrested on-site. Sept. 15 – UPD responded to a report of stalking in Eastman Tower on State Quad. The in

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Crime Blotter (9/18-9/24)

By Jaden Burke | Setember 28, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Sept. 18 – The University Police Department (UPD) conducted a traffic stop on University Drive West. The driver was found to be operating the vehicle without a license. This individual was arrested on-site. Sept. 19 – UPD responded to a report of a person in crisis on State Quad Grounds. The patient was transported for evaluation, and a report is on file. Sept. 21 – UPD responded to a report of trespass

A Deep Dive Into UAlbany’s Esports Arena

by Alejandro Royer | September 28, 2026 Student gamers playing at their stations inside the high-tech UAlbany Esports arena. On a typical afternoon, you'll see colorful monitors and hear people yelling plays from across the room as soon as you enter the campus esports arena. The University at Albany's esports arena has grown to be a key center for student activity since it launched. It brings together players on official varsity rosters as well as students who just want to pl

Too Fast for Foot Traffic? Scooter Safety on Campus

By Isabelle Loginovs | September 28, 2026 Students weigh the convenience of scooters against concerns about sharing crowded campus walkways. Two scooters parked near Albany's Campus Center. Photo Credit: Isabelle Loginovs / The ASP For some students, scooters mean getting to class on time. For others, they mean watching their backs. Electric scooters have become a convenient way for students to travel around the University at Al

So You Want to Become a Radio DJ? Here's How to Get Your Own Show.

By Katherine Mitchell | September 28, 2026 Everything students need to know before they get behind the mic WCDB DJ Ella Pessoni and General Manager Xavier Lake prepare for radio show. Photo Credit: Katherine Mitchell / The ASP For UAlbany students, getting behind the microphone and broadcasting to the Capital District isn’t reserved for just seasoned broadcasters. Before you can make that happen through WCDB Albany, there’s just a few things you’ll have to learn and a few tes

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REVIEW: Saxbys Cafe

by Loucia Janvier | September 28, 2026 An iced ube matcha latte, ordered from the new student-run cafe in the Massry building. Photo Credit: Loucia Janvier / The ASP A new coffee shop—called Saxbys, located in the Massry Building—has made its way to the University at Albany campus, giving students another option to stop by and get a drink in between classes. Saxbys, a student-run cafe known for its coffees, matchas, smoot

So You Want to Become a Radio DJ? Here's How to Get Your Own Show.

By Katherine Mitchell | September 28, 2026 Everything students need to know before they get behind the mic WCDB DJ Ella Pessoni and General Manager Xavier Lake prepare for radio show. Photo Credit: Katherine Mitchell / The ASP For UAlbany students, getting behind the microphone and broadcasting to the Capital District isn’t reserved for just seasoned broadcasters. Before you can make that happen through WCDB Albany, there’s just a few things you’ll have to learn and a few tes

Transfer Student Finds her Place at UAlbany

By Isabelle Loginovs | September 21, 2026 Gianna Petrillo adjusts to a new campus, a new city, and a life away from home. Gianna Petrillo takes in Albany while adjusting to a new city away from home after transferring to UAlbany. Photo Credit: Isabelle Loginovs For Gianna Petrillo, transferring to a four-year college was always part of the plan. But leaving Dutchess Community College and beginning her junior year at the University at Albany brought challenges she had not expe

Dwayne Killings' Vision for UAlbany Basketball: From the Court to the Community

By Alejandro Royer | September 28, 2026 Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dwayne Killings stands in front of a Great Dane logo. Photo Credit: Alejandro Royer / The ASP When Dwayne Killings took over the men's basketball program at UAlbany, he brought more than a gameplan to the Capital Region; he introduced a brand new perspective. Coaching basketball has never been just about final scores or conference standings

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Sports Summary (9/21-9/27)

By Carter Schum | September 28, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Luca Clausse (#23) scored twice at the game last Saturday (9/26). Photo Credit: Bruce Dudek / UAlbany Athletics Friday, September 25 Volleyball dropped their conference opener 3-2 to the UMBC Retrievers. Pinar Erol led the way once again, finishing with 21 total kills. Nia Gibson and Mina Benucci each

Dwayne Killings' Vision for UAlbany Basketball: From the Court to the Community

By Alejandro Royer | September 28, 2026 Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dwayne Killings stands in front of a Great Dane logo. Photo Credit: Alejandro Royer / The ASP When Dwayne Killings took over the men's basketball program at UAlbany, he brought more than a gameplan to the Capital Region; he introduced a brand new perspective. Coaching basketball has never been just about final scores or conference standings

Late-Game Surge is Not Enough as Football Falls to Monmouth

By D’Juan Conley | September 21, 2026 Dorian Royal (#95) recorded two tackles last Saturday (9/19). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics The University at Albany men’s football team suffered its first conference loss to the Monmouth Hawks by a score of 28-20 on Saturday, September 19th. “Our kids fought, never once did they waiver," said Great Danes Head Coach Tom Perkovich. On the opening drive of the game, Great Dane quarterback Kai Colon’s pass was intercepted

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A Deep Dive Into UAlbany’s Esports Arena

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