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Campus Library to Lose Critical Archiving and Cataloging Services - The New Paltz Oracle

The Oracle

The Sojourner Truth Library is losing parts of its archival and cataloging services, including the SUNY Open Access Repository, after the spring 2026 semester due [...]

New Paltz Drag Collective Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with ‘All Stars’ Alumni Show

The Oracle

To celebrate its 10-year-anniversary, the New Paltz Drag Collective hosted a special “All Stars” show on April 19, featuring performances by eight drag collective alumni [...] The post New Paltz Drag Collective Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with ‘All Stars’ Alumni Show appeared first on The New Paltz Oracle .

When Universities Fail to Retain What They Celebrate - The New Paltz Oracle

The Oracle

At a recent Accepted Students Day event, someone observed that Black Studies was not represented. This was explicitly mentioned by our administration in a meeting where faculty [...]

Author Brian Platzer Reimagines Optimism with His New Novel - The New Paltz Oracle

The Oracle

“To teach properly is to have optimism.” These are the words of author Brian Platzer, who recently published the novel, “The Optimists.” On April 23 at 6:30 p.m., Platzer discussed his new book at the Honors Center. The event was hosted by associate professor Kris Jansma, where Platzer and Jansma discussed the new novel, teaching experiences, parenting, writ

Vala Interviews Bredberg: A Satirical Interview - The New Paltz Oracle

The Oracle

Prior to publication of this final issue, The Oracle’s Editor-in-Chief, Kyle Bredberg, mysteriously disappeared into the woods. Eventually, News Editor Sara Vala managed to follow a trail of empty Joggy™ cans to the side of the Hudson River, where Bredberg resided, bemoaning his lack of recognition. In exchange for returning to complete this final issue, Val

The Oracle Welcomes Two News Editors - The New Paltz Oracle

The Oracle

For The Oracle’s 99th volume, with the News section expanding to six full pages, the editorial board is expanding to welcome two News Editors, Sam McCullagh and Theo Brown. The two will oversee coverage of campus and local politics for the next academic year.

Happy Birthday: Hugo the Hawk Turns 16 (or 34) - The New Paltz Oracle

The Oracle

Hugo the Hawk turned 16 on Tuesday, or 34 depending on what's less creepy.In 2010, Hugo “was born in a nest overlooking Lake Minnewaska in the majestic Shawangunk Mountains of New Paltz,” according to a profile posted on the SUNY New Paltz website. “He came to the SUNY New Paltz campus and learned how to spread his wings and soar!”

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