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The Ammerman campus food pantry is located in the lower level of the Babylon Student Center.
SCCC: Campus Food Pantries Need Donations
Two accidents off-campus in September caused outages at the Ammerman campus. (Google Maps)
College Criticized Over Response to Outages
Babylon Student Center criteria staff serve up a Barbecue District option on Oct. 2, 2025. (Compass News Staff Photo)
Moe’s Replaced By Rotating Food Options in Babylon Cafeteria
Students walk in the quad after smoke from a brush fire forced an evacuation of the Riverhead Building on Oct. 7, 2025
Brush Fire Causes Riverhead Building Evacuation
A man barricaded himself in the Ammerman building, the home of the numerous administrative offices, on Sept. 23, before being apprehended by Suffolk police.
Man Taken Into Custody After Barricading in Ammerman
Traffic was backed up for much of the day Thursday due to a campus-wide power outage that had a lingering effect at the Ammerman campus Nicolls Road entrance on Sept. 4, 2025.
Classes Resume After Campus-wide Power Outage
Edward Bonahue, president of Suffolk County Community College, in his Norman F. Lechtrecker Building office. (Compass News/Sajad Syed)
SCCC President Ed Bonahue Gets 4.9% Pay Raise
Chris Vaccaro, president and executive director of the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame, left, with Pedro Sierra, a 1950s Negro Leagues player, and former New York Yankees All-Star and World Series champion Roy White. Courtesy: Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame
Baseball Greats Discuss Negro Leagues Impact
The Ammerman campus food pantry is located in the lower level of the Babylon Student Center.
SCCC: Campus Food Pantries Need Donations
Two accidents off-campus in September caused outages at the Ammerman campus. (Google Maps)
College Criticized Over Response to Outages
Babylon Student Center criteria staff serve up a Barbecue District option on Oct. 2, 2025. (Compass News Staff Photo)
Moe’s Replaced By Rotating Food Options in Babylon Cafeteria
Students Reflect on Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Students Reflect on Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Residents from nearby communities participated in the ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 (Jack Stollow)
Hundreds Attend ‘No Kings’ Rally in Farmingville
Students Reflect on Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Students Reflect on Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Republicans and Democrats have not agreed on a spending bill to keep important federal services open, with many employees furloughed. https://flickr.com/photos/169738192@N02/32905547137
Government Shutdown: What Students Need to Know
Sara Lopez Garcia and her fiancé Santiago speak to Suffolk English professor Cynthia Eaton during a Zoom call in August. Lopez Garcia decided to self-deport to her native country of Colombia.
After ICE detention, Sara Lopez Garcia reflects on her ordeal
The student detained by ICE studies on the Suffolk County Community College Eastern campus in Riverhead.
Suffolk Student Detained by ICE at Home
Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church who many had seen as a progressive figure, died Monday.
Catholic Students Reflect on Pope Francis’ Legacy
Lisa Behnke, an academic advisor, is surrounded by some of the trinkets in her office on the first floor of the Ammerman Building.
Lisa Behnke: A Heart for Students and Service
Some Suffolk students see the wild turkeys around campus as unexpected, yet oddly charming part of campus life and a way for them to appreciate the wildlife that walks among them.
The Great Turkey Takeover of Suffolk
Tulips at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Brooklyn NY, Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
A Day at The Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Jayden Kass, 20, said she plans to use the various skills learned at Suffolk to help with achieve her dream career.
How SCCC helped Jay Kass mold her skills and interests into one grand vision
From Dreams to Reality: Udya Dewanamuni’s Journey to Success
From Dreams to Reality: Udya Dewanamuni’s Journey to Success
Inside SCCC’s Production of "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"
Inside SCCC’s Production of “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”
Lisa Behnke, an academic advisor, is surrounded by some of the trinkets in her office on the first floor of the Ammerman Building.
Lisa Behnke: A Heart for Students and Service
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
The men's and women’s soccer teams. Credit: Suffolk Athletics
Women’s and Men’s Soccer Sweep Region XV Championship
Chris Vaccaro, president and executive director of the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame, left, with Pedro Sierra, a 1950s Negro Leagues player, and former New York Yankees All-Star and World Series champion Roy White. Courtesy: Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame
Baseball Greats Discuss Negro Leagues Impact
You're Not Watching Football Properly. It's Not Your Fault
You’re Not Watching Football Properly. It’s Not Your Fault
NFL Investigating Shedeur Sanders Prank Call on Night Two of NFL Draft
NFL Investigating Shedeur Sanders Prank Call on Night Two of NFL Draft
Are Torpedo Bats Coming to SCCC Baseball?
Are Torpedo Bats Coming to SCCC Baseball?
A Look into the 2025 CAA Men’s and Women’s College Lacrosse Seasons on Long Island
A Look into the 2025 CAA Men’s and Women’s College Lacrosse Seasons on Long Island
Inside the Skin of a Killer: Netflix’s Ed Gein Gets Under Yours
Inside the Skin of a Killer: Netflix’s Ed Gein Gets Under Yours
Works on display from the 2025 SCCC Student Art Exhibition.
Flecker Gallery Hosts Art Awards to Celebrate Talent and Creativity
Inside SCCC’s Production of "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert"
Inside SCCC’s Production of “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”
Split Fiction: The Creators of “It Takes Two” Deliver a Fun Genre-Bending Gaming Experience
Split Fiction: The Creators of “It Takes Two” Deliver a Fun Genre-Bending Gaming Experience
Autopsy Simulator: Is It as Scary as Everyone Says?
Autopsy Simulator: Is It as Scary as Everyone Says?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Announced and Prediction Coverage
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Announced and Prediction Coverage
Inside the Skin of a Killer: Netflix’s Ed Gein Gets Under Yours
Inside the Skin of a Killer: Netflix’s Ed Gein Gets Under Yours
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Announced and Prediction Coverage
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Announced and Prediction Coverage
Heart Eyes: Shlocky Fun or a Disappointing Gore Fest?
Heart Eyes: Shlocky Fun or a Disappointing Gore Fest?
The Monkey: In Osgood Perkins' Follow Up to Longlegs, Death is All Monkey Business
The Monkey: In Osgood Perkins’ Follow Up to Longlegs, Death is All Monkey Business
Captain America: Brave New World Doesn’t Feel Very Brave or New
Captain America: Brave New World Doesn’t Feel Very Brave or New
Into the Abyss: The Thrills of The Gorge 2025
Into the Abyss: The Thrills of The Gorge 2025
Have You Heard Twenty-One Pilots?
Have You Heard Twenty-One Pilots?
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
Jimmy Kimmel, the star of ABC’s late night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” was temporarily pulled off the air after controversial comments in a monologue about right-wing reactions to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The action sparked backlash from free-speech advocates.
The Real Fight Behind Late-Night TV
Sara Lopez Garcia and her fiancé Santiago speak to Suffolk English professor Cynthia Eaton during a Zoom call in August. Lopez Garcia decided to self-deport to her native country of Colombia.
After ICE detention, Sara Lopez Garcia reflects on her ordeal
Dire wolf skeleton and mural, La Brea tarpits museum, LA
Should Prehistoric Animals Be Brought Back from Extinction?
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
Navigating News on the Ammerman Campus Since 1962

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Navigating News on the Ammerman Campus Since 1962

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Sara McGiff

Sara McGiff, News Editor

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 9, 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/Ni'yah-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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