Top Story #1

Hit The Books: A Handy Guide for You on How To Prepare for Final Exams

By: Samantha Brierley, Staff Next week , students at Sage will be taking their fall 2011 semester final exams. Finals are seen as a time of stress and anxiety, especially for those who have taken heavy course loads and challenging classes. However, if you manage your time... 

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My Last-First Semester: A Short Reflection

By: Samantha Brierley, Staff Since I am graduating in May, this will mark my last first semester at RSC. This led me to reflect on my time here at Sage and also about the future and what I hope it will bring me. The first thing that ran through my head is where did the time... 

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Restaurant Review: Illium Cafe

By: Samantha Brierley, Staff Recently, I took a homework break at the Illium Cafe, which is situated right across from Monument Square. I was craving a muffin and hot chocolate and did not want to go to Dunkin Donuts, but rather to a local business. I ended up making my... 

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Commuting in the Winter: A Commuter Student’s Story

By: Samantha Brierley, Staff Not every student lives on campus. For some, living on campus is expensive and some prefer the comforts of home. Some choose to commute throughout their college career or even choose to commute after staying on campus to perhaps save money. The... 

Top Story #5

Therapy Dogs Are Back!

Story By: Samantha Brierley, Staff When I am stressed from life, I turn to my animals at home. They help me appreciate the little things in life as well as a sense of appreciation. Aside from that, animals are known to help lower blood pressure and provide companionship.... 

Top Story #6

A Winter Wonderland

Elizabeth Johnson

On Saturday, December 3rd at 11am children of all ages are invited to experience A Winter Wonderland. This event was created and will be put on by the theatre institute at The Sage Colleges. To start off the fun festivities, you will be able to join others in Never... 

Top Story #7

Sage Professor Receives Fulbright Teaching Award

Sage Professor Receives Fulbright Teaching Award Andor Skotnes, chair of the Department of History and Society, has received a Fulbright Teaching Award in American Studies. From mid-September 2011 to January 2012 he will be in residence, teaching at Constantine the Philosopher... 

Top Story #8

Helpful Resources for a Healthy Mind

Story by: Samantha Brierley, Staff As finals quickly approach, college students in all different schools are becoming worried. With the pressure to do well in school constantly lingering above their heads, students are pushed to strive for their best. Some students’... 

Top Story #9

De-Stress With Fun Holiday Activities: A Fun Guide for You

By:Samantha Brierley, Staff You’ve studied for hours-upon-hours, wrote huge papers for your professors and haven’t been able to catch up on sleep in days. Finals week is just two weeks away and you’ve just about had it with school and are thinking of even... 

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Vernacular 2012 Submissions Welcome

By: Samantha Brierley, Staff It’s time again! Submissions for Vernacular, Sage’s Literature, Art, and Design pieces from students of Sage College of Albany are being welcomed up until January 20th, 2012. Vernacular is a literary, art and design publication entirely... 

Top Story #11

Holiday Cards for Soldiers

By: Samantha Brierley, Staff The holiday season is tough for those who have to serve overseas. Rick Hoefner, who lives in Arizona is a brother-in-law of a soldier going to Afghanistan. “Right before Christmas, it’s hard,” says Hoefner. “To be a... 

Top Story #12

Director of the Wellness Center, Stacey Maslowsky Speaks to Medical Anthropology Class

By:Samantha Brierley, Staff On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, Director of the Wellness Center, Stacey Maslowsky spoke with this semester’s Medical Anthropology and Haiti class about her volunteer work in Haiti after the earthquake. Maslowsky always had a place in her... 

Top Story #13

Jessica Gahring of NY Ink to Speak at Schacht Tonight

By:Samantha Brierley, Staff Jessica Gahring, a Troy, NY native got her first tattoo after graduating from high school. “I have always been drawn to people who are heavily tattooed.” Gahring said. Her love affair with tattooing led her to become the shop manager... 

Top Story #14

4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!

Elizabeth Johnson

On Monday January 16th Sage will be celebrating the 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. You can join other students and faculty to enjoy this morning of service for our community. At 9:00 am the day will begin with breakfast and a short introduction... 

Top Story #15

Are you going to Study Abroad?

“To all students who are planning to study abroad this coming spring semester this is a reminder of the mandatory Pre-Departure Meeting on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am, in the Hart Hall Conference Room on the Troy campus. All student must... 

Top Story #16

Wind Down!

Elizabeth Johnson

Towards the end of the semester we all get a little antsy, nervous, cranky, and stressed. The biggest cause of all that stress is Finals. Each and every one of u knows they are coming, but every semester they still seem to sneak up on us. As we start to prepare for... 

Top Story #17

Dance-A-Thon!

Time: Saturday, November 19th. (6:30 – 10:30pm) Where: Kahl Campus Center Dining Hall at Sage College of Albany. Sage: $2 (must bring Sage I.D) Guests: $4 Including: raffles, prizes, and music by DJ Shawn Blaq SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Dance-A-Thon!", url: "http://www.thequillrsc.com/uncategorized/2011/11/18/dance-a-thon/"... 

Top Story #18

What’s your Recipe for Change?

Elizabeth Johnson

As seniors at Russell Sage College, we know they are many traditions we must be a part of. One of these traditions being World – 420, which we may just think of as a class but even so it sets out to help those in need and gain awareness about important issues.... 

Top Story #19

Tobacco Free Zone!!

Elizabeth Johnson

The Sage Colleges has made themselves dedicated to promoting a healthy, comfortable, and safe atmosphere for all students and faculty. With this in mind, Sage has decided to go tobacco free. Due to a high volume of health hazards Sage will be tobacco free starting... 

Top Story #20

Headless Horsemen

As we all know Halloween is coming up. This Sunday is the day everyone celebrates by dressing up in scary costumes and going out. Each of us has a different way to celebrate the night of fright. One popular event is going to a haunted house. When planning your haunted house...