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    Heartbeat Highway

    Posted on April 30, 2023 by Isaiah Hilman-Smalls in Motivation.

    I have a one way ticket towards achieving my dreams. Focusing on your goals is not as simple as it seems. I will never back down each time I reach a bump in the road. Staying true to who I am and all of the stories I’ve been told. I always survive through the storm […]

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    The Greenhouse

    Posted on April 30, 2023 by Isaiah Hilman-Smalls in Motivation.

    This is the art of ingenuity – how, wrapped in Winter’s stole, this dome of light contains the fire of an August day;    how, row on row, the most unlikely mates  cohabitate — the orchid and the mum,  the sundew and the bashful trillium,    the quince and kiss-me-at-the-garden-gate; and how, if failing to […]

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    Finest Kind

    Posted on April 30, 2023 by Isaiah Hilman-Smalls in Motivation.

    Constantly blinded by the city lights. Consistently thriving during those foggy nights. Calling yourself to be the change you wish to see. Contemplating on whether what you love and what you will do are meant to be. Forgiving yourself for poor experiences in the past. Forging a new path as you understand how you’ll survive […]

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  • Expectations for the Rangers Have Never Been Higher

    Posted on April 16, 2023 by Isaiah Hilman-Smalls in Sports.

    “It’s a special place to play. It’s an Original Six franchise. Playing in MSG and you get a reception like that? It’s something I’ll never forget.”  This is what Patrick Kane said when he was asked about his reception from the Madison Square Garden crowd as he skated on the ice for the first time […]

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  • 2023 New York Mets Opening Day Preview

    Posted on March 30, 2023 by Isaiah Hilman-Smalls in Sports.

    Things are looking up for the ball club based out of Flushing known as the New York Mets. With their new ownership group, led by majority owner Steve Cohen who has a net worth of $13 billion, a new era has been started for the franchise as they are pushing harder than ever before to […]

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  • 2023 New York Yankees Opening Day Preview

    Posted on March 30, 2023 by Isaiah Hilman-Smalls in Sports.

    After a long winter, excitement is brewing in the Bronx as the New York Yankees gear up for another run at their 28th World Series championship, which would end a 13-year drought for the franchise. The team looked lifeless to conclude the 2022 season as the Houston Astros completed a four-game sweep over the Yankees […]

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  • The Agent of Change

    Posted on March 25, 2023 by Isaiah Hilman-Smalls in Motivation.

    “The power of a community extends far beyond one can imagine.” If you know me, you’d know that I always end with that one quote. It might sound cliche, but being a part of Farmingdale State College’s campus community has shown me how strength in numbers can lead to innumerable changes for the better.  Born […]

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  • The Online Disconnect

    Posted on March 13, 2023 by Isaiah Hilman-Smalls in Health & Wellness, Student Success.

    The online campus for college students refers to the use of social media to stay connected during the pandemic. Online formats such as Instagram, Discord, and group chats such as Loopchat have been used to keep students connected online. Students at Farmingdale State College found it harder to stay connected due to the lack of […]

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  • The Factors to Consider When Changing Majors

    Posted on March 7, 2023 by Isaiah Hilman-Smalls in Student Success.

    Spring 2023 marked the beginning of my journey as a student at Farmingdale State College, and I have already changed my major twice. It is safe to say that I am pleased with my decision. A change of a major is a very common occurrence among college students. According to the National Center for Education […]

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    Student Selected For Prestigious Library Internship

    Posted on March 7, 2023 by Isaiah Hilman-Smalls in Motivation, News.

    As the oldest sibling and cousin in her family, Kenia Sanchez, ’25, began accompanying her Spanish-speaking parents and relatives to doctors’ offices and other appointments when she was a child to serve as a translator. Even at a young age, Sanchez took note that almost all the doctors her family visited were white and male, and […]

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