An open letter to the This is College!? community
My name is Charlie Vella. This summer, I was an intern at the Times Union and would frequently contribute to this blog. I had a blast shooting Seen galleries and College Cams with the staff and other...
View ArticleA sober moment (pun intended)
Four Loko has once again made headlines, this time reaching the New York Times. It seems that recently, a handful of college-aged students have been hospitalized after consuming too much of the potent...
View ArticleProp 19!
Today marks an important day in our nation’s history. The great state of California is voting on Proposition 19. If passed, this would allow Californians over the age of 21 to legally possess up to one...
View ArticleCollegeHumor takes on Four Loko
As your dedicated provider of Four Loko related content, I present this gem: See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.
View ArticleLoko Ban!
As you’ve probably heard, New York State has banned the shipment of Four Loko and other similar drinks. This development comes after months of negative coverage in the media: Gov. David Paterson and...
View ArticleGrowing up
It’s coming. I’ve finally reached the end of my college career.The end is near! When I first arrived at beautiful UAlbany four five years ago, I never thought about my impending graduation. All of my...
View ArticleKegs and Eggs and job interviews
I know that there have been multiple posts about the Kegs and Eggs riot on this blog already, and that the story has already been beaten into the ground. Ethan and Dan have both provided great coverage...
View ArticleGulf War vet loses mind, chains self to fountain
True to his word, Chris Schewe has shackled himself to the fountain. To those not up to date with the story, yesterday Schewe posted a video on YouTube. He identified himself as a Gulf War vet and...
View ArticleAn open letter to the graffiti artist on campus
Today someone vandalized the podium to protest the cancellation of Fountain Day. According to the Times Union Tumblr: A large number of columns on the main level of Academic Podium of the University at...
View ArticleKegs and Eggs rioters have book thrown at them
ALBANY — Two men will spend time in jail after pleading guilty Thursday to damaging cars at last month’s “kegs and eggs” melee. The pair entered pleas to the misdemeanor charge in City Court. District...
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