Hangovers tap GPAs, athleticism

By Amanda Seef
Copy Editor

Alcohol.  Love it or hate it, you probably have encountered it in your stay at Brockport. An overwhelming 72 percent of the national college population has consumed alcohol in the past 30 days, reports www.alcohol101plus.org. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 40 percent of that consumption was binge drinking.  Researchers define binge drinking as drinking five or more drinks at one setting, with a drink being considered a 12 oz. alcoholic beverage.  With the popularity of days such as “Thirsty Thursday,” the effects of alcohol the next day on class and practice are evident on our campus... Read More

Professor wins award for Vietnam program
By Allison Kowalski
Staff Writer

Kenneth J. Herrmann Jr., associate professor of social work, received the Certificate of Merit of the Da Nang People’s Committee in January, for his countless contributions in building friendships between Vietnam and America. 

“Ken Herrmann is a great person,” said Nguyen Thi My Hoa, the administrator of The Da Nang/Quang Nam Fund, Inc.  “He is the man who can make the impossible possible. He has brought dozens of American students to Da Nang, Vietnam to learn about this country and also learn about themselves.  He is a dedicated man.” ... Read More