It’s that beautiful time of the year again when the sun has returned from her long winter vacay, and all you want to do is lay out with your friends on the campus green. It’s the perfect week for five two-hour exams, right? Here’s how to manage your midterm mayhem during spring fever. Find A…
Like any college, Marist has its own campus legends. Here is your rundown of Marist lore passed down from generation to generation of Red Foxes. Are these the real deal? Or simply Marist Myths? The Lost Gartland Amusement Park When my Philosophy professor told me that Marist students used to spend their breaks on a…
Written by Jessica Wexler I have lived in Poughkeepsie for my whole life– so yes, before you ask, I am a Pocal. My friends always question why I live on campus if my house is 15 minutes down the road. However, all that teasing and laughing stops when they need to know where to get…
The new Word on the River is here! The iconic Marist YouTube channel features our Red Foxes showing off all the best parts of our school. This edition of Word on the River, Marist’s student-run Youtube series, focuses on Marist’s hottest topic: our brand new McCann Center. Our host, Skyler Caruso (’21) walks us through…
Jasmine Rand, Esq. is coming to Marist on March 11th to speak on “Civil Rights, Social Justice, and Media: Becoming a Positive Force for Change.” Rand was the attorney for the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Tamir Rice. She made many appearances in the media concerning the prominent cases, fighting on behalf of…
I’ve always had trouble making decisions. When faced with 100 flavors, I want to try each one (I’ve been banned from the frozen yogurt place). With nearly 100 Undergraduate Programs of Study, Marist has an exciting range of fields to explore. I want to learn more about all of them, one major at a time.…
With the Spring 2020 season underway, here are the sports to be watching: Baseball With some breakout players like Alex Pansini (’21), who was named the season’s first MAAC pitcher of the week, and Reece Armitage (’21) with a batting average of .385, our Red Foxes are sure to see a successful season. Make sure…
Red Foxes tuning in to last week’s Jeopardy were delightfully surprised when Marist received a shoutout during the iconic game show. The $200 question asked: In the 1960’s Marist College in Poughkeepsie began admitting them, just as nearby Vassar stopped admitting only them.” As answered by the second contestant, the correct answer is, “What are…
I’ve always loved to sing. Whether or not I’m any good is up to debate, but the fact remains that I have a passion for making music with others. I was heavily involved with my high school’s music program, but didn’t expect this participation to carry over into the college sphere. After all, college is…
McCann just upped its game. First opened in the 1970s, the James J. McCann Center has always been a hub for Marist Athletics. As of January 2020, the 140,000 square foot facility has brand new updates that Marist students have been eagerly awaiting. Here’s what we’re most excited for: ESPN Control Room Several Marist alumni…
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