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Drought Watch! Be Mindful of Wildfires!
Drought Watch! Be Mindful of Wildfires!
Tuesday, Oct. 8, around 10:55 a.m. public safety inspects a car that rolled into a tree in parking lot 4. (Compass News/Jay Kass)
Public Safety: Distracted driving, speeding main crash causes
SCCC students share their views on who they will vote for in the 2024 presidential election.
SCCC Students Offer Mixed Views on Who They Support for President
Lt. Jordan Caccavalla gets off patrolling the Ammerman campus on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Public Safety Officer Ranks Rise After COVID Drop
Professor Kimberly Ng-Southard teaches an English course on April 10, 2024. Course evaluations would allow students to give feedback on what they've learned.
Course Evaluations for Professors are Long Overdue
Edward Bonahue, president of Suffolk County Community College, in his Norman F. Lechtrecker Building office. (Compass News/Sajad Syed)
One-on-one with Suffolk President Edward Bonahue
Tuesday, Oct. 8, around 10:55 a.m. public safety inspects a car that rolled into a tree in parking lot 4. (Compass News/Jay Kass)
See Managing Editor Jadyn Kass on Shark Bait News Video
Suffolk County Community College Partners with Stony Brook University for “Seawolves at Suffolk”
Suffolk County Community College Partners with Stony Brook University for “Seawolves at Suffolk”
Tuesday, Oct. 8, around 10:55 a.m. public safety inspects a car that rolled into a tree in parking lot 4. (Compass News/Jay Kass)
Public Safety: Distracted driving, speeding main crash causes
3 Common Misconceptions When Starting College
3 Common Misconceptions When Starting College
Fins up Freshman! 5 Tips for a Fantastic First Semester at Suffolk
Fins up Freshman! 5 Tips for a Fantastic First Semester at Suffolk
Perspectives Literary Magazine Hosts Verse and Visuals Event on Wednesday 10/16
Perspectives Literary Magazine Hosts Verse and Visuals Event on Wednesday 10/16
Drought Watch! Be Mindful of Wildfires!
Drought Watch! Be Mindful of Wildfires!
Image Credit: Joe Wolf.
Nine Tufts University Lacrosse Teammates Hospitalized with Rare Muscle Condition
5 Halloween Activities to do on Long Island
5 Halloween Activities to do on Long Island
Celina Tebor. news editor at CNN News editor, said women largely run the newsroom.
CNN Editor: Half Her Bosses Are ‘Powerful’ Women
Holy Cow Burgers in Selden, which opened its doors in Oct. 2023, offers American classics with a halal twist.
Ranking 5 Halal Food Spots Around Campus
Jah'mere Jackson listens as he learns at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (Compass News/Jay Kass)
Suffolk Students Inspired by Manhattan Black History Trip
Danna Prather-Davis, assistant academic chair of the communications department at the Ammerman campus, chose to teach through a Zoom meeting over the snow storm on Feb. 13, 2024. (Compass News/Sajad Syed)
Skateboarding is Not a Crime!
Social Media Superhero
Social Media Superhero
SCCC students share their views on who they will vote for in the 2024 presidential election.
SCCC Students Offer Mixed Views on Who They Support for President
Donna Kunze, Principal Office Assistant, Set to Retire
Donna Kunze, Principal Office Assistant, Set to Retire
Arshiyan Khan Named ‘Student of the Year’
Arshiyan Khan Named ‘Student of the Year’
I dropped a new album despite my health and academic problems
I dropped a new album despite my health and academic problems
Danna Prather-Davis, assistant academic chair of the communications department at the Ammerman campus, chose to teach through a Zoom meeting over the snow storm on Feb. 13, 2024. (Compass News/Sajad Syed)
Skateboarding is Not a Crime!
Jose Murillo helps a student with a question at the Information Desk in the Babylon Student Center on Feb. 26, 2024. (Compass News/Michael Melecio)
A Glimpse into the Life of a Peer Mentor at Ammerman
Angellee Martinez, an Unsung Hero of SCCC
Jose Ramirez, 26, of Selden, cuts down trees in Parking Lot 7 on October 26, 2022. Ramirez has been an auto equipment operator on the Ammerman campus for four years.
Jose Ramirez: Plant Operation’s Jack of All Trades
Lori Claudio, 61, graphic designer for Campus Activities in her office located in the Babylon Student Center.
Lori Claudio: Creativity To Content
Joseph Lombardo, 25, of Centereach, goes over lesson plans for his next student at his desk in the basement of the Huntington Library on Nov. 1, 2022. Lombardo has been a math tutor for student support services for six years.
Joseph Lombardo: Math Tutor with a Drive to Help
Image Credit: Joe Wolf.
Nine Tufts University Lacrosse Teammates Hospitalized with Rare Muscle Condition
T20 Cricket World Cup Preview
T20 Cricket World Cup Preview
The Suffolk Cheer team performs a routine with SUNY Suffolk mascot Finn. (Compass News/Jay Kass)
How Cheerleaders Manage the Student-Athlete Flip
Suffolk guard Tyiem Joiner goes up to grab the rebound. Joiner provided 9 points off the bench.
Men’s Basketball Take Down Rival Nassau in LI Showdown
Suffolk guard Alexandra Madrigal drives down the court against the Nassau Lions on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. She scored 10 points in the loss. (Compass News/Jay Kass)
Suffolk Women’s Basketball Blown Out by Nassau 73-36
What Makes the Rangers a Contender 20 Games Into the Season?
What Makes the Rangers a Contender 20 Games Into the Season?
The Penguin Takes Flight on Max, as DC Finds a Much Needed Hit
The Penguin Takes Flight on Max, as DC Finds a Much Needed Hit
Schlock and Awe: Terrifier 3 is a Campy, Controversial Hit, but Is It Any Good?
Schlock and Awe: Terrifier 3 is a Campy, Controversial Hit, but Is It Any Good?
Everything you need to know about the new remake: Nosferatu
Everything you need to know about the new remake: Nosferatu
Venom: The Last Dance: Out with a Bang or a Dud?
Venom: The Last Dance: Out with a Bang or a Dud?
Heretic: New Horror Film Falls Short From Greatness
Heretic: New Horror Film Falls Short From Greatness
Terrifier 3 Movie Review; Nastier Than Ever
Terrifier 3 Movie Review; Nastier Than Ever
Venom: The Last Dance: Out with a Bang or a Dud?
Venom: The Last Dance: Out with a Bang or a Dud?
Heretic: New Horror Film Falls Short From Greatness
Heretic: New Horror Film Falls Short From Greatness
Terrifier 3 Movie Review; Nastier Than Ever
Terrifier 3 Movie Review; Nastier Than Ever
A Great Movie that’s Failing at the Box Office
A Great Movie that’s Failing at the Box Office
The Wait is Over Peaky Blinders Fans
The Wait is Over Peaky Blinders Fans
5 Recent Halloween Movies to Watch This Year
5 Recent Halloween Movies to Watch This Year
Marcbrian Desir aka Lil Desi performs at a show.
Life As An Artist and a Student
Florence Pugh, at the Wonder BFI London Film Festival Premiere in October 2022, is acting major Meredith Reed’s inspiration. Pugh played the lead role of Dani in the movie “Midsommar.”
Theater students discuss women actresses who inspire them
(Giselle Castro/Compass News)
Taylor Swift, The Era’s Tour Movie Review
Photo courtesy of Ullah and Sea Lemon
2 Brand New Indie Tracks for Memorial Day Weekend
Dahl shown on a wall of televisions in "Wilt".
Sloppy Jane: ‘Madison Visual Album’ Review
Sloppy Jane to Release ‘Madison: The Complete Visual Album’
Sloppy Jane to Release ‘Madison: The Complete Visual Album’
The Elections Ruined Seasonal Traditions!
The Elections Ruined Seasonal Traditions!
Stand Up and Read for What You Believe In
Stand Up and Read for What You Believe In
A Great Movie that’s Failing at the Box Office
A Great Movie that’s Failing at the Box Office
How Suffolk's Online Class Offerings Benefitted Me
How Suffolk’s Online Class Offerings Benefitted Me
3 Common Misconceptions When Starting College
3 Common Misconceptions When Starting College
The Wait is Over Peaky Blinders Fans
The Wait is Over Peaky Blinders Fans

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Michael Melecio

Michael Melecio, Student Life Editor

Michael Melecio is a 19-year-old double major in journalism and English from Mastic and the Student Life Editor for Compass News. He plans on transferring to SUNY New Paltz, where he will pursue a degree in English and education. Melecio is also a big fan of playing video games.

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Man sitting on staircase vaping

Once, Twice, Three Times, Maybe?

Michael Melecio, Student Life Editor
May 12, 2024
Scott Mandia, a professor in the physical sciences department, believes AI can be a valuable tool if it is used correctly. (Compass News/Michael Melecio)

How Professors Have Been Incorporating AI in Their Classrooms

Michael Melecio, Student Life Editor
April 10, 2024
Leanne Warshauer, assistant academic chair of the English department, standing in front of the clock tower, the final spot of the poetry walk. (Compass News / Michael Melecio).

Poetry Walk Highlights Ammerman Campus

Michael Melecio, Student Life Editor
April 2, 2024
Florence Pugh, at the Wonder BFI London Film Festival Premiere in October 2022, is acting major Meredith Reed’s inspiration. Pugh played the lead role of Dani in the movie “Midsommar.”

Theater students discuss women actresses who inspire them

Michael Melecio, Student Life Editor
March 20, 2024
Jose Murillo helps a student with a question at the Information Desk in the Babylon Student Center on Feb. 26, 2024. (Compass News/Michael Melecio)

A Glimpse into the Life of a Peer Mentor at Ammerman

Michael Melecio, Student Life Editor
March 4, 2024
A view of the spring club fair from the second floor of the Babylon Student Center on Jan 31. 2024 (Compass News/Michael Melecio)

Club Fair Welcomes Students to Spring 2024

Michael Melecio, Student/Campus Life Writer
February 21, 2024
New Year, New Games

New Year, New Games

Michael Melecio, Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
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