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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 theyve 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
Student Government Association President Ethan Rothburd at his desk in the SGA office on March 13, 2024. (Compass News/Connor Yee Kee)
Ammerman SGA Passes Professor Course Evaluation Resolution
Associate Dean of Student Affairs Edward Martinez encourages students to communicate with their faculty. (Handout)
You’re butting heads with a professor. What next?
Grant campus lock down lifted following report of a possible weapon on campus
Grant campus lock down lifted following report of a possible weapon on campus
Professor Kimberly Ng-Southard teaches an English course on April 10, 2024. Course evaluations would allow students to give feedback on what theyve learned.
Course Evaluations for Professors are Long Overdue
Former News 12 Long anchor and reporter will be among the panelists for A Conversation with Long Island Journalism Hall of Famers on April 24.
Journalism Club to host LI Journalism Hall of Famers event
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 to Highlight Ammerman Campus
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
Society of Writers Hosting Open Mic Night on April 11th
Society of Writers Hosting Open Mic Night on April 11th
Student Government Association President Ethan Rothburd at his desk in the SGA office on March 13, 2024. (Compass News/Connor Yee Kee)
Ammerman SGA Passes Professor Course Evaluation Resolution
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
Jahmere 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
Writers Strike: Who is the Real Winner?
Writer’s Strike: Who is the Real Winner?
Photo by Mercedes Mehling on Unsplash
Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation and its Effects Within the Community
An image of Silicon Valley Bank’s logo, Credit: Mariia Shalabaieva via Unsplash
Banking Failure Crisis: Should People be Alarmed?
Department of the Interior, Department of Natural Resources
The Willow Project: Why it Matters
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
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
The Suffolk Cheer team performs a routine with SUNY Suffolk mascot Finn. (Compass News/Jay Kass)
How Cheerleaders Manage the Student-Athlete Flip
Carol A Gordon, founder of Unspoken History Treasures poses with her two granddaughters in front of a poster of African-American heroes on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (Compass News/ Giselle Castro)
Black History Artifacts on Display at Suffolk
It’s Never Too Late
It’s Never Too Late
Giana Lacasse, Giana Solaro and Payton Rhodes hold their Stanley Quenchers on Feb. 1, 2024. The tumblers are popular among Suffolk students. (Compass News/Jay Kass)
Students drink up the Stanley Quencher craze
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
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?
Freshman guard Alyssa Dixon, right, put up an offensive clinic, scoring 25 points in the womens basketball season opener at the Brookhaven Gymnasium on Nov. 9, 2023. (Compass News/Fran Tini)
Women’s Basketball Loses Season Opener to Dutchess Community College
Mens basketball head coach Victor Correa directs the team in a huddle during the season home opener at the Brookhaven Gymnasium on Nov. 9, 2023 (Compass News/Fran Tini)
Men’s Basketball Loses Season Opener to Dutchess Falcons
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
Joulkania Robert peacefully unwinds after learning about chakras.
Students dive into TikTok dance to keep active
Overlapping tops were trending part of 2020 but its expected to a year-long fashion statement for 2024.
2014 fashion is taking over 2024
Elisha Feliz/Compass News
A Dark Academia Murder Mystery: A review of The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The Inevitable Downfall of Superhero Cinema
The Inevitable Downfall of Superhero Cinema
Top 10 Movies of 2023
Top 10 Movies of 2023
The Inevitable Downfall of Superhero Cinema
The Inevitable Downfall of Superhero Cinema
Top 10 Movies of 2023
Top 10 Movies of 2023
Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
Top 10 Female-Centric Films of 2023
(Giselle Castro/Compass News)
Taylor Swift, The Era’s Tour Movie Review
Five Nights at Freddys Cinema Debut
Five Nights at Freddy’s Cinema Debut
A Triple Threat Halloween Cinematic Experience
A Triple Threat Halloween Cinematic Experience
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’
Carl Coulanges and Christian Gonzales stand in the hallway of the Riverhead Building.
Here’s a Peek at the RTV Media Festival Nominees
Professor Kimberly Ng-Southard teaches an English course on April 10, 2024. Course evaluations would allow students to give feedback on what theyve learned.
Course Evaluations for Professors are Long Overdue
A Moment In Time
A Moment In Time
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
It’s Never Too Late
It’s Never Too Late
A lethal dose of fentanyl. Photo courtesy of the Drug Enforcement Administration
Why Harm Reduction Should be Taught in High School Health
Prince Harry at the Invictus Games opening ceremony, 2017. Photo credit: CC BY 2.0
Prince Harry Departs Further From the Royal Family
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Sara McGiff is a 22-year-old aspiring investigative journalist and is currently in her third semester at Suffolk County Community College. She is writing hard-hitting news stories and opinion pieces for Compass News.

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There were 16,011 narcan administrations reported electronically by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies during 2020. This was a 27.6% increase from 12,552 administrations in 2019.

67 at SCCC Trained in Narcan Administration

Sara McGiff, News Editor
May 4, 2022
At this gas station in Babylon, gas prices were listed at $4.39 per gallon on March 31, 2022. Gas prices on Long Island have risen 55 cents since the beginning of March.

Rising Inflation Rates Take a Toll on the SCCC Community

Sara McGiff, Reporter
April 10, 2022

[Video] SCCC Students Comment on Rising Gas Prices

Sara McGiff, Reporter
March 18, 2022
Students gather outside of the Islip Arts building during the fire drill on Feb. 23, 2022.(SCCC Multimedia/Niyah-Marie Preacely)

Spike in Fire Alarms Causes Frustration on Ammerman Campus

Sara McGiff, Reporter
March 4, 2022

[Video] Executive dean discusses the Safe Smart Task Force’s role in student safety on campus

Sara McGiff, Reporter
February 11, 2022
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