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Water Is Drinkable Regardless of the Filter Status Lights on Water Fountains, University Says

By Alzahra Kolaib | April 13, 2026 A water fountain located in the Campus Center at the University at Albany. Photo Credit: Alzahra Kolaib / The ASP Red light, yellow light, green light— the signals may matter when driving a car, but on the campus water fountains, they no longer matter. The University at Albany has intentionally disconnected the filter status lights on most of the fountains on the Uptown Campus and are replacing filters instead “as nee

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Conversation Partner Program Helps International Students Connect with Local Students

By Mamin Khan | March 30, 2026 Susan Gorga, coordinator of the Conversation Partner Program, helps international students to connect with UAlbany students to practice English and build connections. Photo Credit: Mamin Khan / The ASP International students expect to meet American students and teachers and practice English. However, the reality can be different: faced with busy schedules, social anxiety and unfamiliar places and faces. The Conversation Partner P

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CDTA to Cut Trips and Run Times After a Series of Budget Cuts

By Eva Patterson | April 6, 2026 A CDTA bus collecting students at Collins Circle. Photo Credit: Eva Patterson / The ASP The Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) is planning to shift multiple bus routes, including cutting early-morning and late-night trips from its schedule, beginning May 24. Not only bus commuter students, but also students living on campus a

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Men’s Lacrosse Clinches Regular Season Championship on Senior Day

By Carter Schum | April 13, 2026 Men’s lacrosse celebrated Senior Night last Saturday (4/11). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday April 11, the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team bested the University of Vermont Catamounts 12-9 on Senior Day. “We stuck with the game plan,” said head coach Scott Marr. The opening few minutes of the game saw neither squ

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Sports Summary (4/6-4/12)

By Carter Schum | April 13, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Women’s Lacrosse celebrated Senior Day last Saturday (4/11). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics Wednesday, April 8 Baseball earned a midweek win by besting the LIU sharks 6-5. Tre Mariano went 3-5 and had two RBIs on a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning th

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Conversation Partner Program Helps International Students Connect with Local Students

By Mamin Khan | March 30, 2026 Susan Gorga, coordinator of the Conversation Partner Program, helps international students to connect with UAlbany students to practice English and build connections. Photo Credit: Mamin Khan / The ASP International students expect to meet American students and teachers and practice English. However, the reality can be different: faced with busy schedules, social anxiety and unfamiliar places and faces. The Conversation Partner P

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Water Is Drinkable Regardless of the Filter Status Lights on Water Fountains, University Says

By Alzahra Kolaib | April 13, 2026 A water fountain located in the Campus Center at the University at Albany. Photo Credit: Alzahra Kolaib / The ASP Red light, yellow light, green light— the signals may matter when driving a car, but on the campus water fountains, they no longer matter. The University at Albany has intentionally disconnected the filter status lights on most of the fountains on the Uptown Campus and are replacing filters instead “as nee

CDTA to Cut Trips and Run Times After a Series of Budget Cuts

By Eva Patterson | April 6, 2026 A CDTA bus collecting students at Collins Circle. Photo Credit: Eva Patterson / The ASP The Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) is planning to shift multiple bus routes, including cutting early-morning and late-night trips from its schedule, beginning May 24. Not only bus commuter students, but also students living on campus a

Crime Blotter (3/27-4/9)

By Jaden Burke | April 13, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP March 28 – The University Police Department (UPD) conducted a traffic stop on Washington Avenue. The driver was found to be operating the vehicle intoxicated. This individual was arrested. March 31 – UPD responded to a reported fire alarm in Livingston Tower on Colonial Quad. While the pull station was activated, there was no emergency. An investigation is ongoing. April 1 – UPD responded to a report of

The University Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band Performance

By Sofia Lamdichi | March 30, 2026 Photo Credit: Sofia Lamdichi / The ASP It cannot be disputed that experiencing fine art, such as an orchestra performance, inspires you and leaves you feeling a little lighter when you exit the auditorium. The passion and hard work can be felt by every member of the audience, as students, parents, families, professors, and more watched the University at Albany’s orchestra performance on Wednesday, March 11. The people curating the experience

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The University Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band Performance

By Sofia Lamdichi | March 30, 2026 Photo Credit: Sofia Lamdichi / The ASP It cannot be disputed that experiencing fine art, such as an orchestra performance, inspires you and leaves you feeling a little lighter when you exit the auditorium. The passion and hard work can be felt by every member of the audience, as students, parents, families, professors, and more watched the University at Albany’s orchestra performance on Wednesday, March 11. The people curating the experience

A Thousand Sacrifices Behind My Voice

By Aatia Fairuz Mreedu | March 30, 2026 I am holding a piece of paper in my hands. It looks ordinary, thin, light, almost fragile. But the moment I stare at it for too long, my vision blurs. Not because my eyes are weak, but because this paper carries a weight I cannot measure. It is heavier than numbers, heavier than promises, heavier than words like democracy or freedom ever sound on paper. Thousands of people paid for this paper. Some with their eyes. Some with their limbs

Journalist Jelani Cobb Reflects on American Democracy and Racism

By Mirai Abe | March 10, 2026 Jelani Cobb, left, and Casey Seiler, right, during an event last Monday (3/2) on the University at Albany Downtown Campus. They discussed Cobb’s new book “Three or More is a Riot,” which analyzes American history and democracy in recent years. Photo Credit: Mirai Abe / The ASP In the 18th century South C

Mullen Set to Become Head Coach at Rhode Island

By Carter Schum | March 30, 2026 Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics On Sunday, March 29 the University at Albany announced the departure of head Women’s Basketball coach Colleen Mullen, as she has accepted an offer to become the next head coach at the University of Rhode Island. Mullen has been the head coach of the Great Danes since 2018 and led them to a conference championship in 2022, and numerous other postseason berths. She spent the first two years of her playing care

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Men’s Lacrosse Clinches Regular Season Championship on Senior Day

By Carter Schum | April 13, 2026 Men’s lacrosse celebrated Senior Night last Saturday (4/11). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday April 11, the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team bested the University of Vermont Catamounts 12-9 on Senior Day. “We stuck with the game plan,” said head coach Scott Marr. The opening few minutes of the game saw neither squ

Sports Summary (4/6-4/12)

By Carter Schum | April 13, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Women’s Lacrosse celebrated Senior Day last Saturday (4/11). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics Wednesday, April 8 Baseball earned a midweek win by besting the LIU sharks 6-5. Tre Mariano went 3-5 and had two RBIs on a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning th

Morrone to Become Next Coach of UAlbany's Women’s Basketball Program

By Carter Schum | April 13, 2026 Photo Credit: Bruce Dudek / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday, April 4 the University at Albany announced the hiring of Kelly Morrone as the next head coach of Women’s Basketball following the departure of Colleen Mullen in late March. “Kelly is a proven winner who has consistently demonstrated the ability to build strong programs at every level,” said UAlbany Athletic Director Mark Benson in the press release. According to the release, Morro

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