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

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

By Gavin Hayes | March 30, 2026 Michael Johnson Jr. broadcasting at the Puerto Rico Classico in 2025. Photo Credit: Alex Henderson / UAlbany Athletics The voice of the University at Albany Great Danes contemplates a trip to Delaware in the midst of a logistical nightmare– a production equipment fiasco and five hours by stand between Michael Johnson Jr. and doing the

By Carter Schum | March 30, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Ava Beal (#18) scored a run on Friday (3/28). Photo Credit: Ethan Hutchinson / UAlbany Athletics Tuesday, March 24 Baseball bested the UMass Minutemen 4-3 in their home opener. All four Great Dane runs were driven in by a Jackson Mueller grand slam, which

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

By Carter Schum | March 30, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Micheal Maggio (#7) recorded two hits on Wednesday (3/18). Photo Credit: Katie Wilson / UAlbany Athletics Wednesday, March 18 Baseball fell to the Army Black Knights 12-2 in seven innings. Tre Mariano hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning. Micheal Maggio had a strong day at the plate going 2-3. The Gr

By Carter Schum | March 30, 2026 Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics University at Albany Athletic Director Mark Benson recently announced in an interview with the Times Union that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dwayne Killings would return for the 2026-27 season. The Times Union reported that Killings signed a year extension at the end of the 2024-25 season that would now see his contract end at the conclusion of the upcoming 2026-27 season. Killings was hired in March

By Angel Gomez | March 10, 2026 Students at the University at Albany gathered around the Campus Center Fountain on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. Equipped with picket signs, whistles and a passion for justice, the demonstration was led by UAlbany College Democrats and UAlbany Students for Justice in Palestine, amongst others, with the goal of establishing a sanctuary campus. “ICE has plagued the Capital Region & the University at Albany has done NOTHING to protect its student body,” read

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

By Lucienne Burns | March 10, 2026 Last week’s senate meeting (3/4) hosted a larger audience than usual, with several students speaking in support of the Sanctuary Campus Resolution on the legislative agenda. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP “As a flagship university of the nation's second largest state university system, the University at Albany must lead the charge to protect p

By Lillian Magurno | March 10, 2026 Student short films, Oscar nominees, celebrated filmmakers, and music biographers headline a full day of screenings and conversations. Photo Credit: the New York State Writers Institute The Albany Film Festival is returning to the University at Albany for its sixth year, bringing a full day of movies and conversations. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday

By Hailey Preston | March 10, 2026 Dr. Gordon Huie gave a presentation Monday on his experiences and research regarding the 9/11 attacks to a journalism class at the University at Albany. Photo Credit: Hailey Preston / The ASP A 9/11 survivor shared a deeply personal account of the attacks with journalism students at the Univers

By Jaden Burke | March 10, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP March 3 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of graffiti at the Massry School of Business. The investigation is ongoing.

By Carter Schum | March 10, 2026 Jackson Palumb scored three goals last Saturday (3/7). Photo Credit: Brent Warzocha / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday March 7, the University at Albany men’s lacrosse team beat the Hobart Statesman 14-10. “We played with some poise and maturity and just a real solid effort,” said Scott Marr, the team’s head coach. The game would start slow for

By Quincy Irvin | March 10, 2026 Amir Lindsey (#2) recorded 30 points at last Saturday’s game (3/7). Photo Credit: UAlbany Athletics The University at Albany men’s basketball team saw its season come to an end with an 81-76 loss, to the UMass Lowell River Hawks in the America East quarterfinals on Saturday, March 7. The Great Danes came out of the gate strong, quickly taking control of the game. Th

By Carter Schum | March 10, 2026 This past week saw the following results for University at Albany sports: Women’s basketball competed in the America East tournament last Thursday (3/5). Photo Credit: Luke Schwartz / UAlbany Athletics Tuesday, March 3 Men’s basketball fell to the Vermont Catamounts 69-56. Amir Lindsey led the way with 25 points on 9-of-19 shooting while giving out a team high of five assists. Zacharie Matulu and

By Sofia Lamdichi | March 3, 2026 Photo Credit: Pixabay Every day when someone opens up a social media application, they are exposed to tons of information all at once. When one is exposed to complex material without unpacking the gravity of what it is being said, more harm may be done than good. This becomes evident when examining public responses to reported human rights abuses affecting Palestinians, Sudanese communities, and Uyghurs, among others. We don’t have to look ov

By Wilfred Jones Jr. | March 3, 2026 The new restaurant “Chix” recently opened on Madison Avenue, serving a variety of dishes. Photo Credit: Wilfred Jones Jr. / The ASP About The Owner Maher Al Naisani , the owner, is a 37-year-old Arab-American. He immigrated to the U.S. in pursuit of finding better health care for his daughter, who suffered from brain damage. He traveled to various countries, including Turkey, before settling in the state

By Kacie Eichhorn | March 3, 2026 The University at Albany's clubs, on-campus activities and personal self-care routines help students relax, focus and be happy during the winter. Photo Credit: Kacie Eichhorn / the ASP As the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter, many students at the University at Albany are feeling the effects, not just the cold weather. With barely any sunshine, constant acad

By Lucienne Burns | March 3, 2025 Senators met for their weekly meeting last Wednesday in the Campus Center (2/25). Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP Last Wednesday, the Student Association (SA) Senate met for their weekly meeting, discussing appropriations, committee appointments and the importance of mental health resources. Additionally, a new senator, Avik Macha, was sworn in at the beginning of the meeting prior to the

By Derek Gleason | March 2, 2026 Employers set up in the Campus Center Ballroom for last week’s career fair. Photo Credit: Derek Gleason / The ASP Freshman Gino Siguencia stood in the middle of the organized chaos in the Campus Center Ballroom last Tuesday (2/24), holding the event’s pamphlet and deciding what to do next. He was among an estimated 200 students checking out some of the 50 organizations and agencies

By Jaden Burke | March 3, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Feb. 20 – The University Police Department (UPD) received a report of harassment in Eastman Tower on State Quad. The investigation is ongoing. Feb. 21 – UPD received a report of petit larceny on Indigenous Quad Grounds. The case remains open. Feb. 22 – UPD responded to a report of criminal trespassing in Tappan Hall on State Quad. The investigation is ongoing. Feb. 26 – UPD conducted a vehicle stop off-ca

By Carter Schum | March 3, 2026 Paisley Cook (#21) broke the America East record for draw controls last Wednesday (2/25). Photo Credit: Joseph Mile / UAlbany Athletics Wednesday, Feb. 25 Women’s lacrosse bested the Niagara Purple Eagles 14-9. Paisley Cook broke her own conference record, winning 21 draw controls. Zareena Sorho scored four goals to lead the Great Danes. Mya Caroll and Amanda Williamson each scored two goals. Kloey Roos recor

By Carter Schum | March 3, 2026 The men’s basketball team celebrated their senior day last Saturday (2/28). Photo Credit: Bruce Dudek / UAlbany Athletics On Saturday Feb. 28, the University at Albany Men’s Basketball team bested the University of New Hampshire Wildcats 84-61. “ I thought our guys responded really well after a tough loss on Thursday. I wasn’t happy with our effort or focus on that game, but we