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Wrestling World Mourns Death of Benjamin ‘PAC’ Satterley

Compass News

Professional wrestling fans are left shocked and heartbroken at passing of legend Benjamin Satterley

How an Unofficial Volleyball Club Became a Daily Hub

Compass News

An unofficial volleyball club has becomes popular way for students to relax and make friends.

Student Trapped in Food Court During Outage

Compass News

The CAB co-vice president Oscar Rodriguez was trapped inside the dark kitchen area alongside cafeteria staff during power outage.

A Journey Across 3 countries Led to a Calling in Nursing

Compass News

After moving across countries, working multiple jobs and overcoming financial challenges, Samantha Fajardo is pursuing a future in healthcare while learning, as many Suffolk students can relate to, that success does not always follow the path we expect.

Flecker Art Gallery Filled with Faculty Art

Compass News

The exhibition features personal work created by Suffolk County Community College’s visual arts faculty, highlighting experimentation with new media and techniques.

Sean Tvelia: Raised by Suffolk, Leading Ammerman

Compass News

Tvelia said his core mission as executive dean is to ensure students can reach their full potential.

Welcome Month Activities Kick Off Fall Semester

Compass News

The Office of Campus Activities and Student Leadership Development kicked off the school year by hosting a variety of welcome-back events for students throughout September.

Doubters Beware Lanterns’ Light!

Compass News

I would never have believed you if you told me a year ago that there was going to be a “True Detective”-esque Green Lantern drama AND that it was really good. Luckily, we have exactly that in HBO Max’s “Lanterns.”

Sharks meet salsa: SCCC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Compass News

SCCC’s mascot Finn, along with other sharks, put some serious salsa in their steps to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month.

Join Suffolk Sharks Athletics!

Western Student Press

Are you passionate about competing at the collegiate level? Suffolk County Community College is seeking dedicated student-athletes to join our Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Softball, and Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams! Interested? 📩 For more information, contact: Women’s Softball: Coach Kosina at [email protected] Women’s Volleyball and Cross Cou

Join Us for One-Stop Enrollment Days

Western Student Press

Fall semester starts August 26. Stop in for One-Stop Enrollment Days starting August 4th. During our One-Stop Days, college representatives will be available to help complete all steps needed for returning and new students to start classes on August 26, 2026. One-Stop Enrollment Days run Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with extended hours unti

From Disaster to Delicious: Simple Cooking Tips Every Beginner Should Know

Western Student Press

Cooking for yourself can seem simple until you actually start doing it. A recipe says “cook until done,” “season to taste,” or “sauté until golden,” and suddenly you realize there are a lot of little things experienced cooks seem to know without thinking about them. For beginners, those little things can make the difference between...

Things to Do Before the First Day at SCCC

Western Student Press

A little preparation before classes begin can make the first week at Suffolk feel more organized, familiar, and manageable. The beginning of a new semester can bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty. New students may be learning how college works for the first time, while returning students may be adjusting to new classes, professors,...

Why Small Wins Matter More Than Students Think

Western Student Press

College students are often taught to think in terms of big goals. Finish the semester. Pass the class. Raise the GPA. Transfer. Graduate. Those goals matter, of course, but focusing only on major milestones can make it easy to overlook something just as important: the small wins that happen along the way. Small wins do...

America at 250: A Patriotic Journey

Western Student Press

On July 4, 2026, the United States marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence – a national milestone known as the Semiquincentennial. The National Archives says the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration on July 4, 1776, and that delegates began signing the parchment copy on Aug. 2, 1776. For students, America at 250 is...

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