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With recruitment season underway, Long Island student-athletes leverage social media to gain NCAA recognition
Feb 25, 2026 By Nicholas Pepino LONG ISLAND, NY - Student-athletes across Long Island are preparing for the next phase of their athletic and collegiate careers during current and upcoming recruitment periods, using social media to manage their brand and gain recognition from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). They are not only expected to compete at the highest level, they’re also responsible for developing their professional image. LI students are specifica
Court ruling allows Nassau-ICE partnership to remain in place
By Liv Burns Wednesday, February 25, 2026 On Feb. 17, a state judge ruled that the Nassau County Police Department’s agreement with ICE does not violate state law. The lawsuit was presented by the New York Civil Liberties Union to challenge the partnership between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Nassau County Police Department, which allows NCPD officers to be trained and integrated with ICE. The State Supreme Court Judge, Danielle Peterson, made the decis
Upcoming events at the disability service center on campus
By: Ayla Kugler Farmingdale, NY – This spring semester, the Farmingdale Disability Services Center (DSC) is hosting a variety of events to help support students. These events are open to all students, and all designed to help meet their unique educational needs. All in the hopes that these events and the DSC can assist students in acting as independently as possible and to ensure an accessible college experience. If you attend any DSC event this semester, you can earn a r
Academics & Administration
Farmingdale Disability Services Center supports students as finals and new semesters approach
By: Ayla Kugler FARMINGDALE, NY - As final exams approach and course registration for the upcoming semesters gets underway, some Farmingdale State College students may be struggling and facing academic challenges due to a disability or health condition, without realizing that support is available through the Disability Services Center (DSC@farmingdale.edu) on campus. The DSC provides services designed to support students with documented disabilities or medical conditions. W
Classes in session for federal holidays
By Emma Spreckels FARMINGDALE, NY-Observance of all federal holidays is not evident at Farmingdale State College. According to the official FSC Academic Calendar there are some federal holidays the college does not recognize. Most, if not all schools, close for federal holidays such as Columbus Day and Veterans Day, however at FSC classes are still in session. The college has designated Lincoln’s Birthday and Election Day as a floating holiday , which are “paid days off fr
Nexus Center emphasizes connection, networking and support
By James Cowlishaw FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – For decades college career centers have provided students with services to help navigate career opportunities like internships and jobs as well as life after graduation. The Nexus Center for Applied Learning & Career Development is dedicated to connecting students to opportunities across campus and in the professional workforce. Rena Varghese, executive director of the Nexus Center, described the center as a hub that ties Farmingdale stu
Local Happenings
Back in time spring fling event
By Madison Dominicci NEW YORK - Farmingdale's Main Street is lined up with shops and restaurants. One of the community's favorite shop is a vintage store called, Back in Time . Its founders Laura and Joe Napolitano opened the store in 2019. The idea for the store grew from their love of collecting vintage items. They enjoyed not only collecting the unique pieces but also learning the history of the pieces. In 2020, their daughter; Jenna lost her job during covid and opened
Farmingdale Public Library book clubs show why reading still matters
By Nicholas Tsaveras FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - As screens continue to dominate daily life, book clubs at the Farmingdale Public Library are giving readers something many say is harder to find online, which is human connection. At a time when smartphones, streaming platforms and social media constantly compete for attention, the library’s monthly book clubs offer a space where readers can slow down, reflect and connect through shared stories. For many members, the conversations g
Farmingdale installs new cameras, license plate readers
By Madison Dominicci NEW YORK - Are you ready for Farmingdale to know what you drive? When you drive? How long you have visited the town of Main Street for? If so, you will be happy to know that license plate readers and cameras will be coming to Farmingdale. The cameras and license plate readers will be installed in a hidden spot right by the lamp posts in the Farmingdale village. There has been some controversy online, especially Facebook, Farmingdale residents have had
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Rams look to reset after a tough start to conference play
By Justin Porrino FARMINGDALE, N.Y - The Farmingdale State College Baseball team picked up a win in a nail-biter 3-2 victory over Rutgers-Camden last Tuesday, April 7. It is possible that this win serves as a catalyst for the slow starting season that the Rams have struggled with so far. With a long stretch of Skyline Conference to play ahead, the team does not have much time to waste. The Rams entered this midweek game against Rutgers-Camden after a weekend of being swept i
The battle of playing through your senior season while in pain
By Christopher Sais Farmingdale, N.Y. – Senior pitcher Derek Torres at Farmingdale State College has battled adversity throughout his college career due to injuries. He has received multiple arm surgeries, including a major shoulder surgery during his freshman season at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Throughout college, he has had arm pains and is now done worrying about them. He now has a plan to stay on the field and give his team everything he has. Injuries happen all the tim
FSC Esports club faces large budget cut, club feeling disappointed
By Talise Peele FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State College Esports club has faced numerous budget cuts over the years, but the most recent one is the most damaging. The Treasurer Ryan Barone talks about the struggles the club has faced since then. The FSC Esports Club is one of the 13 club sports offered at Farmingdale State College. Farmingdale 10 teams with five active and has their very own room on the Farmingdale Campus. The Esports room contains over 12 gaming
FSC Student Life
A closer look at Farmingdale State College parking
By: Kristen Rydzewski FARMINGDALE- Farmingdale State College is primarily a commuter school, reporting that a large portion of its students live off campus. Farmingdale’s profile states that while they expect a student population of 8,650, only 600 students live on campus. Students who park their vehicles on campus must purchase a parking permit, which costs $30 for the school year. Commuter students are encouraged to purchase this parking permit through the Campus Polic
FSC’s Food Pantry is here to help you!
November 18, 2025 By Cal McCluskey FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Food pantries are a community based distribution center that provides food and other essential products to people experiencing hunger. Many students might not know about the one located on campus. So I conducted an interview to help spread the word. I interviewed Amanda Cataldo at the Food Pantry of Greenley Hall at Farmingdale State College. Amanda Cataldo is the assistant director for strategic initiatives for the of
The Library, more than just a study place.
October 27, 2025 By Cal McCluskey FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – The library is such a core part of what Farmingdale State College is. It's a place to study, do homework, relax, and much more. I interviewed people to see what they thought about the library that they go to and work at. I interviewed 4 people about the Farmingdale State College library , also known as Greenley Hall . I interviewed one staff member and three students. The staff member I interviewed was April Earle . The st
Islander fans remain hopeful as NHL playoff race intensifies
By Nicholas Pepino ELMONT, N.Y. - The NHL Stanley Cup playoff race is heating up, and the New York Islanders find themselves in the middle of a dogfight for the final wildcard standing in the highly competitive Metropolitan division within the Eastern Conference. With only a few games remaining and the regular season concluding for the Islanders on April 14, playing well down the final stretch will be crucial for the team’s playoff hopes. Despite recent poor play of the Islan
Jiu-Jitsu: Limiting Damage Done to Both Police and Potential Subjects
By Luke Paolillo April 9th, 2026 Around the country, police departments are implementing Jiu-Jitsu training to help make arrests safer and reduce injury to both officers and the people being detained. Jiu-jitsu as a martial art focuses on leverage, control, and balance, which is showing to be a better alternative to other more aggressive tactics seen in typical use of force training. Police recruits
The beautiful game and the World Cup
By Enzo Di Giovanni NEW YORK – In two months’ time, the world will shift its focus to the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The reason behind this is the FIFA World Cup, which will start on June 11th in Mexico. Soccer is the world's most global game and the World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world. The tournament which has been around since 1930, brings joy to billions of individuals every four years when it is hosted. With the World Cup being a quadrennial event, t
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The beautiful game and the World Cup
By Enzo Di Giovanni NEW YORK – In two months’ time, the world will shift its focus to the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The reason behind this is the FIFA World Cup, which will start on June 11th in Mexico. Soccer is the world's most global game and the World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world. The tournament which has been around since 1930, brings joy to billions of individuals every four years when it is hosted. With the World Cup being a quadrennial event, t
Farmingdale Public Library book clubs show why reading still matters
By Nicholas Tsaveras FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - As screens continue to dominate daily life, book clubs at the Farmingdale Public Library are giving readers something many say is harder to find online, which is human connection. At a time when smartphones, streaming platforms and social media constantly compete for attention, the library’s monthly book clubs offer a space where readers can slow down, reflect and connect through shared stories. For many members, the conversations g
Diversity and representation in women’s lacrosse
By Enzo Di Giovanni NEW YORK – Janiah Mulcare is a 22-year-old woman currently pursuing nursing, but before she became passionate for the care of others, she fell in love with lacrosse, Mulcare is someone who values community and representation. In her earlier years, she moved from Queens to Long Island, and she fell in love with lacrosse. As an African-American girl in middle school, she noticed that not many girls like her were playing lacrosse. The underrepresentation th
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