By Carter Schum  | January 26, 2026 The UAlbany Men’s Lacrosse team won the America East Conference Championship in 2025.  Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics For the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team, 2025 was a year of repeats.  By topping both of the co- regular season lacrosse champions, Bryant and UMBC, The Great Dane

By Carter Schum  | January 26th, 2026  The Great Danes snapped a 10 game losing streak against Vermont on Monday (1/19).    Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha  / UAlbany Athletics . On Monday, Jan. 19, the University at Albany Men’s Basketball team defeated the University of Vermont Catamounts 75-68.  “It's the best win I've been a part of since I've been here,” Head Coach Dwyane Killings said.  The Catamounts led early, opening the game on an 11-2 run  in the first five m

By Carter Schum | January 26, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Women’s Basketball faced the New Hampshire Wildcats on Saturday (1/24).  Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha /   UAlbany Athletics Monday, January 19th Men’s Basketball defeated the Vermont Catamounts 75-68. Amir Lindsey recorded an impressive 24 points and 4 assists, while playing all 40 minutes. Issac Abide and Abdoulaye Fall each recorded

By Jaden Burke | January 26, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Jan. 18  – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of harassment in Liberty Terrace North. A report is on file. Jan. 19 – UPD responded to a report of a person in crisis on Indigenous Quad. They were transported for evaluation, and a report is on file. Jan. 20 – UPD responded to a report of petit larceny in Mohawk Tower on Indigenous Quad. The investigation is ongoing.  Jan. 21 – UPD c

By Mirai Abe | January 26, 2026 The Republic of Spice location at the Campus Center, like many other dining locations on campus, has updated its menu to be more inclusive. Photo Credit: Mirai Abe  / the ASP The University at Albany has partnered  with Aramark as its new campus food service provider, replacing Sodexo following its departure last semester. The food provider began its service on campus this semester and will manage the university’s dinin

By Jaden Burke | December 8, 2025 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster | The ASP Nov. 28 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of graffiti on the Main Baseball Field. An investigation is ongoing.  Dec. 2  – UPD responded to a reported fire alarm in Lazarus Hall on Freedom Quad. The smoke detector had been tampered with, creating conditions which endangered others. The individual responsible was referred to Campus Judicial.  Dec. 3 – UPD conducted a traffic stop

By Mattie Fitzpatrick and Jelisa Gonzalez | December 8, 2025 Pictured above: Mattie Fitzpatrick (left) and Jelisa Gonzalez (right). Photo Credit (left): Mattie Fitzpatrick | The ASP Photo Credit (right): Jelisa Gonzalez | The ASP Mattie Fitzpatrick It’s strange to think that I’ve been on the ASP for my entire college career, but it’s true. I joined my first semester freshman year, and my first story was about Queen Elizabeth II dying. And now three and a half years later, I’m

By Lucienne Burns | December 8, 2025  Senators convened for their last meeting of the semester, which included a discussion regarding Dippikill.  Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns | The ASP At its final meeting of the fall semester, the Student Association (SA) Senate hosted discussions regarding the future of Dippikill, an SA-owned-and-operated wilderness retreat located in the Adirondacks that was closed down  over a year ago.  “Probably a good decision fiscally, but certainly a

By Shaira Areeba | December 8, 2025 Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons   The first year can be challenging for most college students. It’s the year spent adjusting   and understanding how to balance classes, work and personal life, all the while trying to figure out if this is where they belong.   But for universities, the same first year holds a different kind of weight. It determines how     many students will return for their second year, an important gauge of how well the un

By Lucienne Burns | December 8, 2025  Equipment located inside the Nursing Suite in the Social Science building.  Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns | The ASP About a year after adopting the College of Saint Rose’s 1+2+1 nursing program, the University at Albany is broadening its nursing pathways with the launch of a new four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. This degree differs from UAlbany’s existing programs as it is in partnership with Albany Med Health System (AMHS)

By Carter Schum  | December 8, 2025 Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics On Monday (12/1), The University at Albany Women’s Basketball team defeated the Bucknell Bison 65-62 in overtime.  The Bison would start strong in the first quarter. With their blocks coming quicker than the Great Danes. Bucknell was up 7-2 with 5:12 remaining in the first quarter.  Things would not improve much in the remaining part of the opening period as the Bison would end the quarter with a 17-8 lead, a

By Carter Schum | December 8, 2025   This past week saw the following results for The University at Albany sports: Amir Lindsey recorded 16 points and 6 assists on Saturday (12/6). Photo Credit:   UAlbany Athletics Monday, December 1st Women’s Basketball defeated the Bucknell Bison 65-62. Amaya Stewart led the scoring with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Lara Langermann and Julia Palamo Vincente both got into double figures recording 14 and 10 points respectively.  Wednesday, Decem

By Carter Schum  | December 8, 2025 Photo Credit:   UAlbany Athletics On Wednesday (12/3), The University at Albany and Siena University announced the passing of Liam Gleason, aged 41.  In a statement, the UAlbany men's lacrosse program wrote “ From a standout student-athlete to a dedicated member of the coaching staff, Liam poured his heart into the Capital Region lacrosse community and left an indelible mark on everyone he met.” Siena University President Chuck Seifert wrot

By Mattie Fitzpatrick | December 8, 2025  Photo Credit: Mattie Fitzpatrick | The ASP Medusa I scream up to the sky, but it has only ever been empty for me. They’ve done it again. There’s a broken child at my feet, blood where bravado once bloomed. His mask has become sticky with sweat against his face, his skin pale, and his breath coming fast. I drop to my knees next to him, cradling his head on my lap. I focused on his face as the sword and mirror hit the sand next to his b

By Kehinde Adejumo | December 5, 2025 Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons Tate McRae decided to close off the “So Close To What” era by giving fans four new deluxe tracks plus the already released “TIT FOR TAT”. The explosive single debuted  at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Released on Nov. 21, “SO CLOSE TO WHAT???” focuses on healing from a breakup and the pressures that come with being in the spotlight. Tate revealed  on Instagram that she was writing a lot of poetry while sh

By Carter Schum | December 1, 2025   This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Amir Lindsey recorded 16 points in the first game of the Northern Classic on Friday (11/28). Photo Credit:   UAlbany Athletics Wednesday, November 26 Women’s Basketball defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers 96-43. Amaya Stewart topped the scoring charts with 22 points on 10-12 shooting while also getting seven rebounds. Martina Borellas record

By Maurice Burbridge | December 1, 2025  Photo Credit: Doro Götz | © TondowskiFilms, FlairFilm In “No Mercy”   Isa Willinger sets herself on a mission to determine if women make harsher films than men, after her muse Kira Muratova–one of many influential but under-appreciated female directors in the history of cinema–asserted such to be the truth. Earlier this month, “No Mercy” had its North American premiere at DOC NYC, and is now available to stream until Nov. 30th. Willing

By Lucienne Burns | December 1, 2025  A presentation given to the senate about varying student government structures across SUNY campuses.   Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns | The ASP In anticipation of the spring semester, the Student Association (SA) Senate passed legislation at its second to last meeting (11/19) to improve its organization and committee operations. This legislation includes a bill that was passed revamping the Senate bylaws, an ongoing effort of the Rules Comm

By Mia Costa | December 1, 2025 Members of the Indigenous Student Association (ISA).  Photo Credit: Savannah Swamp  Following the Thanksgiving holiday, a time when conversations about gratitude and the country’s origins sharpen, the Indigenous Student Association (ISA) has been highlighting a different tradition of gratitude — the Thanksgiving Address — and questioning why it has not been included in UAlbany’s commencement ceremonies. Since its founding in 2022, one of ISA’s

By Carter Schum | November 24, 2025   This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Volleyball fell to the UMBC Retrievers in the America East championship match on Saturday (11/22). Photo Credit:   UAlbany Athletics Tuesday, November 18th  Men’s Basketball defeated the Paul Smiths Bobcats by a score of 106-57. Nasir Muhamed led the way for UAlbany with 21 points. Okechukwu Okeke recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. A total of 5

By Carter Schum  | November 24, 2025 Jaden Kempson tallied 8 points on Friday  (11/21). Photo Credit: Liam Martin  | The ASP  On Friday (11/21), The University at Albany Men’s Basketball team lost to the Siena Saints 73-63 in the annual Albany Cup game.  Early on, the game swung in favor of the Saints as they would score 8 of the first 11 points, with a Zachaire Matulu floater being the only UAlbany field basket in the first 3 minutes of the first half. The Great Danes would

By Quincy Irvin | November 24, 2025               Amaya Stewart recorded a team high 17 points on Wednesday (11/18)                                        Photo Credit: Liam Martin  | The ASP  The University at Albany Women’s Basketball team won 67-42 Wednesday night (11/20) against the Siena Saints to reclaim the Albany Cup.  “It was a really fun game to coach,” said head coach Colleen Mullen. “I’m so proud of how the team bounced forward.” Siena won the tip, but UAlbany set

By Maurice Burbridge | November 24, 2025  Photo Credit: Zackary Canepari  | HBO Zackary Canepari recalled himself and Jessica Dimmock searching something common as their child reached school-age in 2019: “How are these schools preparing for gun violence?” This search led the two, already filmmakers and journalists, to a years-long investigation into the mass shooter preparedness industry, and the toll this industry’s fabricated violent scenarios are taking on students and tea

By Jaden Burke | November 24, 2025 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster | The ASP Nov. 14 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of criminal mischief to a University Door in Mohawk Tower on Indigenous Quad. An investigation is ongoing.  Nov. 16 – UPD responded to a reported fire alarm in Stuyvesant Tower on Dutch Quad. While there was no emergency, smoke detectors had been tampered with, creating conditions that could endanger others. These individuals were refe