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Good to know: Saint Rose improv troupe unpacks crate of surprises

A man goes to his doctor and is dismayed to learn he has a bad case of Bert and Ernie. “Oh no,” he replies. “My Grandpa had that!” “Remember,” his doctor notes, “I am beautiful in every single way.” The exchange continues and makes about as much sense as an earlier one, in which Britney Spears, a janitor and a…

Golden Knight Spotlight: Maryellen Devic

Golden Knight Spotlight is a student-athlete profile series run by Alexander Lawrence ’18 in coordination with Golden Knights Athletics staff.  Maryellen Devic #8 Sport: Volleyball (Outside Hitter) Hometown: Orchard Park, NY Class Year: 2017 ­­­ Major: Communication, Sciences, and Disorders (CSD) Favorite study spot: Library 2nd floor Favorite food: Sushi One interesting fact about yourself: I never originally wanted to get…

Golden Knight Spotlight: Michael Benson

Golden Knight Spotlight is a student-athlete profile series run by Alexander Lawrence ’18 in coordination with Golden Knights Athletics staff.   Michael Benson Sport: Track and Field (Sprinter/hurdler/ jumper) Hometown: Amityville, NY Class Year: 2016 Major: Communications (Film and New Media) Favorite study spot: The library Favorite food: Chicken broccoli pizza One interesting fact about yourself: I played soccer for 16…

Criminal Justice Close-up: Alfred Chapleau

Criminal Justice Close-up is a profile series run by Alexander Lawrence ’18 in coordination with the Criminal Justice department.    What’s your position: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice & Pre-Law Advisor of the National Collegiate Mock Trial Team   How long have you been with the school: This is my 5th year here.   Where did you attend school: I…

Good to know: Saint Rose professor earns high honor for turning unlikely themes into poetry gold

When a Saint Rose student handed in a research paper comparing Emily Dickinson to Lady Gaga, at first her professor was surprised. Then the professor went through the paper scrawling grammatical edits, and then she found herself writing a poem in which she decided the comparison was actually possible and concluded: “Should I Google Lady Gaga? / Or just give…

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