Category: Albany Student Press

  • Be aware of Autism

    By Kevin Mercado Opinions Editor opinions.asp@gmail.com April 28, 2015 What is Autism? “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior,” according to the National Institute of Neurological disorders and Stroke, which also reports that early signs of autism…

  • Connor Fields learning from the best

    By Celia Balf Staff Writer sports.asp@gmail.com April 21, 2015 Connor Fields is having a strong first season at UAlbany. Photo from UAlbany Athletics.    Lyle Thompson has possession of the ball behind the net, eye contact is latched and the ball flings perfectly into the stick of freshman Connor Fields. A behind the back shot,…

  • Softball powers through Cornell to sweep doubleheader

    By Vaughnee Simmons  Contributing Writer sports.asp@gmail.com April 16, 2015 Photo by UAlbany Athletics.UAlbany softball continued their winning ways at home. The University at Albany took both games from Cornell in an afternoon doubleheader on Wednesday April 15, with scores of 10-4 and 2-1 at Albany Field. “I thought we hit really well in the first…

  • Softball powers through Cornell to sweep doubleheader

    By Vaughnee Simmons  Contributing Writer sports.asp@gmail.com April 16, 2015 Photo by UAlbany Athletics.UAlbany softball continued their winning ways at home. The University at Albany took both games from Cornell in an afternoon doubleheader on Wednesday April 15, with scores of 10-4 and 2-1 at Albany Field. “I thought we hit really well in the first…

  • Great Danes come out on top of Softball dogfight

    By Celia Balf Staff Writer  sports.asp@gmail.com April 14, 2015 Vicky McFarland had a strong series against UMBC as UAlbany won 2 of 3 games. Photo by Aaron Cheris.        Despite wind and a setback in game one of a three game conference series, the University at Albany softball team rebounded to take 2…

  • Great Danes come out on top of Softball dogfight

    By Celia Balf Staff Writer  sports.asp@gmail.com April 14, 2015 Vicky McFarland had a strong series against UMBC as UAlbany won 2 of 3 games. Photo by Aaron Cheris.        Despite wind and a setback in game one of a three game conference series, the University at Albany softball team rebounded to take 2…

  • Great Danes come out on top of Softball dogfight

    By Celia Balf Staff Writer  sports.asp@gmail.com April 14, 2015 Vicky McFarland had a strong series against UMBC as UAlbany won 2 of 3 games. Photo by Aaron Cheris.        Despite wind and a setback in game one of a three game conference series, the University at Albany softball team rebounded to take 2…

  • The roast of Justin Bieber: Beliebers beware

    By Al Masino Contributing Writer artsent.asp@gmail.com April 14, 2015 Credit:http://www.myk104.comThe Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber aired on March 21. “This was supposed to be a birthday present,” said a bruised Bieber at the end of his roast. He further reflected, “When I tell people what I got for my 21st birthday, I get to…

  • Friends from far and wide

    Nick Muscavage Staff Writer theaspnews@gmail.com April 9, 2015 Matthew Scott lives in downtown Albany and commutes by bus everyday to his classes at the University at Albany. He eats the food offered on campus and converses with any friendly face he comes by, because to him, that is the best way to meet new friends.…

  • Friends from far and wide

    Nick Muscavage Staff Writer theaspnews@gmail.com April 9, 2015 Matthew Scott lives in downtown Albany and commutes by bus everyday to his classes at the University at Albany. He eats the food offered on campus and converses with any friendly face he comes by, because to him, that is the best way to meet new friends.…