Dog Grooming Area on Campus?

Written by Amanda Damon

    While Alfred State College is a pet-friendly campus, there have been concerns raised by pet owners about the lack of available space to wash their dogs. Many need to seek an off-campus groomer or wash their dogs themselves in shared dorm bathrooms. This can lead to issues with roommates or suitemates, especially since the pet-friendly dorm is now being used as a quarantine building. Some students have begun to ask if Alfred State could implement a shared bath space for dog owners to use. In the search for answers to this question, Tor Echo President Kimberly Wick spoke with Professor Bliss. Professor Bliss has been teaching Vet Tech classes at Alfred State for 20 years and has been the advisor for the Opt-To-Adopt club since she began teaching here. 

Because Survival is Insufficient

Photo by Kimberly Wick

Written by Zachary Butler

    On Thursday, April 16th at 7:00 in the Anthony Cappadonia memorial auditorium, the lights dimmed, and “Grease Lightning” faded into the opening scene of Almost, Maine, produced by the Alfred State Drama Club.

How New Legislation Affects Marijuana Use and Possession on Campus

By Amanda Damon

    On Tuesday, March 30^th, New York lawmakers approved a bill that legalizes recreational marijuana for adults 21 and over. As of right now, using marijuana recreationally is legal, and people in NY are allowed to have up to three ounces of cannabis, or 24 grams of concentrated cannabis oils. As soon as regulations are put in place, the sale of marijuana will be legalized as well.

A Farewell to President "Skip" Sullivan

By Amanda Damon

     In a recent interview with Tor Echo, Alfred State President Skip Sullivan discussed his upcoming retirement, plans for his future, and the hopes he has for the future of Alfred State.

KAPPA SIGMA EPSILON: Leaders of Tomorrow

Written by Shaheim Green

Greek Life at Alfred State College

Greek life at Alfred State College is a network for students to connect with organizations best suited for fostering their personal development and aspirations that will last a lifetime. Despite the various misconceptions about Greeks, joining Greek life is an opportunity for students to become campus leaders and grow as individuals. Joining Greek life unlocks new opportunities for on-campus and off-campus engagement. Greeks at Alfred State has taken on countless initiatives that promote various causes that are important to them in the form of different philanthropies.

Ban on string lights in dorms- a necessary safety precaution or overkill?

By Amanda Damon

    Like many colleges, Alfred State doesn’t allow certain items in dorm rooms. In accordance with strict safety precautions, items like guns, knives, and space heaters are banned. While these items make sense to ban, the ruling against string lights is less understandable. In Alfred’s Guide to Moving and Packing,

Protests Against In-Person Classes on Campus

By Amanda Damon

    With a pandemic still threatening public health, schools had to figure out a way to get students an education while still maintaining social safety guidelines. Alfred State chose to use the Hyflex remote system with hover cams, allowing professors to teach from home while students remain in class.