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

By Gianna Difulio | September 21, 2026 Photo Credit: Gianna Difulio / The ASP University at Albany alumni Bria Nickerson recently returned to campus not as a visitor, but as a mentor. Her experiences were able to be shared with students through Great Dane Dialogue, a series of campus-wide speeches to promote civil discourse amid polarized political landscapes. Nickerson currently serves as the executive director for the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian

By Lucienne Burns | September 21, 2026 Senator Alana Borrero and Senator Sean Metcalf answering questions during the vice chair election on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate met for an emergency meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to hold a vice chair election and swear in new senators for the academic year. It took four rounds of voting to elect Senator Sean Metcalf as vice chair, with a divided senate failing to reac

By Chloe Ciszak | September 21, 2026 Renee Decelle, the director of education abroad at Albany, stands in front of informational posters near the Education Abroad Office in the Science Library. Photo credit: Chloe Ciszak A semester at UAlbany does not always have to take place in Albany. With study abroad programs available across the world, students can take their education beyond campus while still working toward their degree. For stu

By Gavin Hayes | September 21, 2026 Students came together last Tuesday night for an introduction to 3D printing. Students gather inside the CEHC Makerspace during Makerspace Night: 3D Printing on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Photo credit: Gavin Hayes / the ASP Students gathered recently at the CEHC Makerspace in the ETEC building to learn the basics of 3D printing during a hands-on workshop open to all experience levels. The workshop, located in the CEHC Makerspace is in the basemen

by Sia Patel | September 21, 2026 Photo Credit: Roz Guynup Craig Brown doesn't shy away from a question. Ask him why he ran for the Student Association Senate, and Craig Brown traces it back to his childhood, to an autistic twin brother who is nonverbal, to years of speaking on someone else's behalf before he even understood what advocacy meant. "Everything I do that I love is some form of advocacy," he said. "Some form of representing somebody else." Brown, a sophomore s

By Lucienne Burns | September 15, 2026 Video Credit: Joshua Bankole On Tuesday night at around 9 p.m. the University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of possible gunshots and screaming in the first floor of the Campus Center. According to UPD, officers quickly arrived at the scene and concluded that the noise was from multiple balloons that were popped and cheering from an event in the Assembly Hall. The officers checked the remainder of the Campus Center to ens

By Gianna Difulio | September 14, 2026 Brand new UAlbany Acapella group, Common Chord, kicks off its debut season with just one goal: recruiting enough members to build a group ready to perform. Common Chord was started by a group of four friends, striving to bring people together through music in a more flexible and cohesive environment. “I joined acapella groups on campus,” said Common Chord President and Cofounder, Chloe Vazquez. “Everybody has their hands in a bunch of ba

By Emme Weed | September 14, 2026 Saxbys is a new café and program located on the University at Albany’s campus in the basement of the Massry School of Business. The café is completely student run from the top to the bottom. Their slogan reads “For students, by students.” Theo Rhynie is a Senior at UAlbany studying business. He said his professor had originally told him about the concept for Saxbys and recruited him for a photo shoot. After the photo shoot is when he was aske

By Jaden Burke | September 15, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Sept. 4 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of trespassing in Cooper Hall on State Quad. A report is on file. Sept. 7 – UPD responded to a report of criminal mischief to personal property on State Quad Grounds. An investigation is ongoing. Sept. 8 – UPD responded to a report of a taser in Seneca Hall on Indigenous Quad. The taser was confiscated, and the individual was referred

By Katherine Mitchell | September 14, 2026 Groceries, clothes, self-care items, and other resources are available to students without spending a dime. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP Let’s face it—college is expensive, but UAlbany students don’t have to look far to find resources that can help. Here are five campus organizations offering free items and services that many students may not realize are available. Purple Pantry Located in Campus Center 329, Purple Pantry

By Isabelle Loginovs | September 14, 2026 Freshmen placed three to a room say privacy and space are challenges, while RAs say communication was limited. Folayemi Idowu and Kevin Amador, two of three freshmen living in a 13 x 15-feet triple on Alumni Quad. Photo credit: Isabelle Loginovs / the ASP For some University at Albany freshmen, the first surprise of college wasn’t their roommate—it was having two of them. Students placed in temporary triples on campus said they faced

By Chloe Ciszak | September 14, 2026 The new cafe at UAlbany's Massry School of Business gives students hands-on experience managing a real business. Photo credit: Chloe Ciszak / The ASP When UAlbany senior Theo Rhynie reports to work at Saxbys, he is not just showing up for another part-time college job. As the first cafe's first student CEO, the decisions he makes can determine how the business operates. Saxbys recently opened in UAlbany’s Massry School of Business, rep

By Lucienne Burns | September 14, 2026 The second SA Senate meeting took place in the CC Boardroom Last Wednesday, Sept. 9 where the student government appointed supreme court nominees and discussed upcoming events. The nominees were sworn in at the meeting by Chief Justice Nylah Henry. Photo credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate met for their second meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 9 to appoint court nominees and discuss logistics for the semester

By Lucienne Burns | August 31, 2026 A photo of the agenda for last Wednesday’s senate meeting, marking the first of the 2026-2027 academic year. The meetings will now take place every other Wednesday for the fall semester. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate met for their first meeting of the year on Aug. 26, with 19 senators and new executive and legislative leadership present to discuss a range of topics and appoint nominees following

By Jaden Burke | August 31, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Aug. 21 – The University Police Department (UPD) received a report of an individual experiencing a crisis in Tuscarora Hall on Indigenous Quad. This individual was taken into custody, as they were likely to harm someone. They were transported for evaluation. Aug. 22 – UPD received a report of an individual possessing a weapon in Empire Commons G Cluster. This individual was arrested on site. Aug. 23 – UPD

By Lucienne Burns | August 31, 2026 The class of 2030 posing for their class “A” picture in Collins Circle. Photo Credit: Patrick Dodson / University at Albany The University at Albany’s largest freshman class in the school’s history was admitted this year, totaling over 3500 new students, according to university officials. This figure exceeds the university’s previously largest class of 3100 st

By Lucienne Burns | May 4, 2026 Senator Alana Borrero (left) and Chair-Elect Jaden Burke (right) shaking hands after the election. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate elected a new Senate Chair for the 2026-2027 academic year at its final meeting last week. The election marked the conclusion of the chairship of Troy Serao, who presided over the senate last week for the final time. He thanked the senate for their work together and offere

By Karl Gao | May 4, 2026 Renovations taking place in the Campus Center. Photo Credit: Karl Gao / The ASP The beloved dining options in the Campus Center that Great Danes enjoy will see some changes in the Fall 2026 semester. The upcoming semester will see the introduction of a new dining hall, a variety of retail-style dining experiences and the replacement of Discount Dollars with Damien Bucks. The Ca

By Mirai Abe and Karl Gao | May 4, 2026 UAlbany North African and Arab Society (NAAS) hosted its “Voice for a Cause” to celebrate Arab culture and heritage on Tuesday. Photo Credit: Mirai Abe / The ASP Students and Arab American community members gathered in formal attire Tuesday, April 28, to recognize and celebrate Arab American Heritage Month in the University at Albany Campus Center Ballroom. “Voices for a Caus

By Lucienne Burns | May 4, 2026 At last week’s senate meeting, Anastacia Pulman (left) and Ava-Rae Calloway (right) were sworn in as SA Vice President and President for next year. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate had their last meeting of the school year last Wednesday (4/29), and their agenda consisted of swearing in new leadership and senators, and passing the Internal and External Budget

By Jaden Burke | May 4, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP April 17 – The University Police Department (UPD) Patrol Unit encountered an individual trespassing in Service Building A. This individual was arrested on-site. April 18 – UPD responded to a report of a fight and personal grand larceny in C-Northrup Hall on Freedom Quad. An investigation is ongoing. April 20 – UPD responded to a report of second-degree aggravated harassment via online activity on State Quad gr

By Karl Gao | April 21, 2026 A demonstration of the Makerspace 3D printing and VR equipment. Photo Credit: Karl Gao / The ASP In the aft of the University Library, two tables covered in purple cloth with the embellishment of the library were strung out roughly one hour after the noon Carillon rang. On the tables were the sign-in sheets for an upcoming event — the Makerspace. The Creative Technol

By Lucienne Burns | April 21, 2026 A large crowd attended last week’s senate meeting (4/15) to speak about the Legal Expenses in Immigration Act, which was up for discussion on the meeting’s agenda. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association Senate only briefly began their budget process at the senate meeting on April 15, as instead a majority of the mee

By Juliana Scarpelli | April 21, 2026 UAlbany resident assistant Simge Sahiner sprang into life-saving action when a late-night fire alarm in Auden Hall turned out to be far more than a false alarm. Photo Credit: Simge Sahiner Simge Sahiner, an RA, was in the common area of her dorm on Alumni Quad studying for a classical algebra quiz. It was around 11 p.m., on Feb. 4., and although Sahiner was not on duty, a part of her brain is always alert to the movement of dorm life: a d

By Lucienne Burns | April 13, 2026 Senators met for one of their weekly meetings in the boardroom on Wednesday, April 1. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP The Student Association (SA) Senate held their typical weekly meeting on April Fools' Day, but the meeting was no joke — including guest speakers, dining updates and budget talk despite nothing on the legislative agenda. Senators and officials p

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 need

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

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

By Remaud O’Meally | April 13, 2026 Jackie Salvatore, the first Black female sheriff in New York state, spoke to UAlbany students in visiting associate professor Jill Konopka’s Media Law and Ethics class. Photo Credit: Jill Konopka “When the heat hits you, you know you’re not done.” This mindset is what shaped the career of Jackie Salvatore, the first Black female sheriff

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

By Lucienne Burns | March 30, 2026 Senators at the last senate meeting (3/11) before Spring Break. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP At the last Student Association (SA) Senate meeting, which took place before Spring Break, past issues presented themselves on the legislative agenda once again. On the agenda, there were two nominations for associate justice positions on the Supre

By George McFarland | March 30, 2026 A poster board advertising the Free Market outside the Campus Center Bean. Photo Credit: George McFarland / The ASP Twenty-five dollars for a plastic UAlbany-branded water bottle? Hundreds of dollars on lounging clothes? Nope, it’s free! Students can get items from the Free Market at the University at Albany, run by the Office of Sustainability

By Grace Olney and Trevor Layton | March 30, 2026 Photo Credit: Amelia Hoffmire / The ASP Over 300 New Yorkers rallied at the New York State Capitol in downtown Albany on Feb. 25. They gathered to raise support for a total of $123 million in state funding to support sexual and reproductive health care programs of Planned Parenthood. The budget request from Planned Parenthood of Greater New York follows an eight-month gap since the July 2025 federal mandate to cut Medicaid

By Jaden Burke | March 30, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP March 6 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of a person in crisis in the B Cluster on Empire Commons. This person was taken into custody, as they were likely to harm someone. The patient was transported for evaluation, and a report is on file. March 7 – UPD conducted a traffic stop on University Drive East. The driver was found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended licens

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 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 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 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 Mirai Abe | February 23, 2026 Mark Koplik, the assistant director of the New York Writers Institute (left) and David Guterson (right) in Page Hall on the University at Albany Downtown Campus last Thursday (2/19). Photo Credit: Mirai Abe / The ASP David Guterson, known for his 1994 bestselling novel, “Snow Falling on Cedars,” concluded his book tour Thursday for his new novel “Evelyn in Transit” at the University at Albany. “ Evelyn i

By Lucienne Burns | February 23, 2026 Senators met last Wednesday (2/18), where Senator Sean Metcalf presented on incorporating voting machines into the meetings. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns | The ASP Four new senators were sworn in at last week’s Student Association (SA) Senate meeting, in addition to discussions of a new digital voting met

By Hailey Preston | February 23, 2026 “Fiamma,” the new pasta place that replaced M&C, pictured in the Campus Center. Photo Credit: Hailey Preston / the ASP At the top of the new year, the University at Albany made some big changes to its dining options throughout campus. Starting Jan. 1, UAlbany embarked on its new 15-year contract with Aramark , the college's new food service provider that replaced Sodexo. Along with the new provider, the Campus Cent

By Jaden Burke | February 23, 2026 Photo Credit: Maceo Foster / The ASP Feb. 14 – The University Police Department (UPD) responded to a report of petit larceny in Ten Broeck Hall on Dutch Quad. The investigation is ongoing. Feb. 17 – UPD responded to a report of aggravated harassment in Morris Hall on Colonial Quad. This individual was reported to Campus Judicial.

By Mirai Abe | February 16, 2026 The University at Albany leaders attended the unveiling event of Toni Morrison exhibit held in the Science Library on Uptown Campus last Friday (2/13). Photo Credit: Mirai Abe / The ASP An exhibit to honor Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison, who taught at the University at Albany from 1984 to 1989, was unveiled last Fr

By Lauren Dunn | February 16, 2026 Snow mounds pushed to the edges of the Colonial Quad Commuter Student Parking Lot. Photo Credit: Lauren Dunn / The ASP The Spring 2026 semester at the University at Albany began with more than just new classes, as a major snowstorm left commuters navigating compromised parking lots and dangerous cold temperatures across campus.

By Lucienne Burns | February 16, 2026 The Great Dane Apartments, formerly know as Centennial Hall, are located on Madison Avenue on the old College of Saint Rose campus. Photo Credit: Lucienne Burns / The ASP UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY-- Last November, the University at Albany announced its intent to purchase the former Centennial Hall on the old College of Saint Rose campus. Only three months later, a new option was presented for UAlbany students to cho