Sharks meets 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.
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SCCC Sunday Activities Canceled as Nor’easter Slams LI
Compass News
Suffolk County Community College on Saturday announced that all classes and activities were canceled Sunday as a nor’easter dumped heavy rains and winds that caused power outages throughout the region and battered the shoreline.
Suffolk Commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Compass News
The offices of campus activities, mental health and veteran support services collaborated to mark the largest terror attack on American soil.
Wellness Fair Equips Students with Mental Health Tools
Compass News
The Office of Student Leadership and Campus Activities, Multicultural Affairs, and the Mental Health Office collaborated to host their annual Wellness Fair on Sept. 3.
Compass News Appoints New Top Editors
Compass News
Sophomore Joe Pliska, a creative writing major, is the new editor-in-chief and freshman Lisseth Hernandez, a radio and television production major, is the new managing editor.
Compass News Wins Best College Paper at PCLI Media Awards
Compass News
Compass News, the Ammerman campus’ student-run newspaper, took home top honors at the Press Club of Long Island Media Awards in June, securing first place for Best College Newspaper.
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...
LIRR Strike Impacts Long Island Commuters
Compass News
Th Long Island Rail Road, the nation's largest commute railroad, is on strike, with union members calling for higher wages and healthcare contributions to help keep up with inflation.
Students Get Grooving at Finn Fest
Compass News
Inaaya Zafar went on a hunt to find all the cool things happening at Finn Fest, the annual end-of-year celebration on May 6 hosted by the Campus Activities Board.
‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ and Rise of Digital Desensitization
Compass News
“The Amazing Digital Circus” by Glitch Productions is one of the most popular indie animation shows and has recently gotten a new episode. It revolves around six humans who are trapped inside a digital world with their consciousness in a cartoon body. The humans are not alone, the circus is run by an AI...
Suffolk Students Share Summer and Post-Grad Plans
Compass News
Whether they are transferring to universities, launching new careers, or simply enjoying the beach, Suffolk County Community College students shared their exciting plans for summer and life after graduation.
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