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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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Hao Guo

Hao Guo, Staff Writer

Hao Guo is a journalism major who will graduate in May 2023, then transfer to Stony Brook University to continue her journalism studies. She enjoys reading stories about politics and justice. CNN Politics is her favorite news outlet. She also enjoys pop and jazz music.

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SCCC Makes Me Progress to Find My Career Direction

Hao Guo, Staff Writer
May 12, 2023
Prince Harry at the Invictus Games opening ceremony, 2017. Photo credit: CC BY 2.0

Prince Harry Departs Further From the Royal Family

Hao Guo, Staff Writer
April 13, 2023
Allison Vargas, 21, a psychology major from Mastic, said, “Eating chocolates is sensational and that can make me happy.” (Compass News/Hao Guo)

Easter Offers Chance to Know Dark Chocolate’s Benefits

Hao Guo, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
Sarina Kwok, 20, a psychology major also originally from from Hong Kong who now lives in Commack, expressed pride in Michelle Yeoh's win at the Oscars. (Handout)

Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar Win Inspires Asian Community

Hao Guo, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
The World Doesn’t See an End at the One-Year Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine War

The World Doesn’t See an End at the One-Year Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine War

Hao Guo, Staff Writer
March 14, 2023
ChatGPT Brings Novel Feelings To Suffolk Students

ChatGPT Brings Novel Feelings To Suffolk Students

Hao Guo, Staff Writer
March 13, 2023
TikTok running on an iPhone. China's flag is displayed behind it. Photo: Solen Feyissa (@solenfeyissa)

A U.S. TikTok Ban Would Do Little To Limit China’s Spy Activities

Hao Guo, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Nikki Haley at her first presidential campaign event on Feb. 15, 2023, in Charleston, S.C. Photo courtesy of Politico

Nikki Haley Announces 2024 Presidential Campaign

Hao Guo, Staff Writer
February 23, 2023
The Muslim Student Association table at the Spring Club Fair exhibits Muslim cultural items at Babylon Student Center on Feb.1, 2023. (Compass News/Hao Guo)

Spring Club Fair Connects Students’ Passions and Dreams

Hao Guo, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023

Angellee Martinez, an Unsung Hero of SCCC

Hao Guo, Contributing Writer
December 22, 2022
Patrick Adams, 17, of Selden, smiles in-between classes in the quad on the Ammerman campus on Sept. 12, 2022. Adams, an education major, recalls one of his greatest moments of his summer: a Dead and Company concert he went to at Citi Field with his brother.

Ammerman Student Summer Highlights

Layne Groom, Santiago Vargas, Leanne Pastore, and Hao Guo
October 3, 2022
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