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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
Aspiring journalists listen to Newsday Reporter for advice.
Newsday Reporter Gives Practical Advice at Journalism Social
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)
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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
WWE’s Saturday Night Main Event Returns To Long Island After 16 Years
WWE’s Saturday Night Main Event Returns To Long Island After 16 Years
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
Keeping the Light Shining Brightly
Keeping the Light Shining Brightly
Growing Pains Make You Stronger
Growing Pains Make You Stronger
Morgan Giordano (left) with Molly Giordano (right).
Suffolk Students Share What It’s Like to be Siblings on Campus
Mrs. Nancy feeding her students.
The Woman Behind the Smile at The Babylon Student Cafeteria
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
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
WWE’s Saturday Night Main Event Returns To Long Island After 16 Years
WWE’s Saturday Night Main Event Returns To Long Island After 16 Years
NASCAR Cup Series 2024 Season
NASCAR Cup Series 2024 Season
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
Best Gifts to Get Book Lovers this Holiday Season
Best Gifts to Get Book Lovers this Holiday 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
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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Jay Kass is the Managing editor of the Compass News, majoring in journalism. After Suffolk, she wants to attend Long Island Beauty school in Hauppauge to become licensed in cosmetology. She hopes to become a fashion writer working behind the chair in a hair salon along with a travel journalist to spread awareness of different cultures.

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Keeping the Light Shining Brightly

Keeping the Light Shining Brightly

Jay Kass, Managing Editor
December 16, 2024
Aspiring journalists listen to Newsday Reporter for advice.

Newsday Reporter Gives Practical Advice at Journalism Social

Jay Kass, Managing Editor
November 22, 2024
Drought Watch! Be Mindful of Wildfires!

Drought Watch! Be Mindful of Wildfires!

Jay Kass, Managing Editor
November 18, 2024
The Elections Ruined Seasonal Traditions!

The Elections Ruined Seasonal Traditions!

Jay Kass, Managing Editor
November 18, 2024
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

Jay Kass, Managing Editor
October 18, 2024
Public Safety Test Alerts Kick Off October

Public Safety Test Alerts Kick Off October

Jay Kass, Managing Editor
September 26, 2024
Club Fair Promotes Extracurricular Life on Campus

Club Fair Promotes Extracurricular Life on Campus

Jay Kass, Managing Editor
September 25, 2024
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

Alex McDonald, Connor Yee Kee, Jay Kass, Katherine Rosier, Brian Dreher, and Ronil Guevara
September 14, 2024
Cassidy Browne worked the front desk at the Babylon Student Center on April 18, 2024.

Soon-to-be Grads Share Their Suffolk Experiences, Advice

Jay Kass, Multimedia Editor
May 2, 2024
Former News 12 Long Island anchor Danielle Campbell, Newsday columnist and associate editor Joye Brown, Irene Virag, the undergraduate director and associate dean for the School of Communications and Journalism at Stony Brook University, and Lawrence Levy, executive dean of Hofstra University’s National Center for Suburban Studies, speak about the excitement and challenges involved in journalism on April 24, 2024

[Photo] LI Journalism Hall of Famers Discuss Their Career Journeys

Katherine Rosier, Contributing Writer
May 1, 2024
Lt. Jordan Caccavalla gets off patrolling the Ammerman campus on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Public Safety Officer Ranks Rise After COVID Drop

Jay Kass, Multimedia Editor
April 23, 2024
The Suffolk Cheer team performs a routine with SUNY Suffolk mascot Finn. (Compass News/Jay Kass)

[Photo] How Cheerleaders Manage the Student-Athlete Flip

Connor Yee Kee, Managing Editor
March 13, 2024
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

Jay Kass, Multimedia Editor
March 13, 2024

Students dive into TikTok dance to keep active

Jay Kass, Multimedia Editor
February 26, 2024
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

Jay Kass, Multimedia Editor
February 9, 2024
Suffolk guard Tyiem Joiner goes up to grab the rebound. Joiner provided 9 points off the bench.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball Take Down Rival Nassau in LI Showdown

Sajad Syed, Editor-in-chief
February 5, 2024
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)

[Photo] Suffolk Women’s Basketball Blown Out by Nassau 73-36

Connor Yee Kee, Managing Editor
February 5, 2024
Alarms and planners are helpful tools to keep students on track for productive academic -- and personal -- workflows.

5 Easy Tips College Students Should Know To Be Successful

Jay Kass, Contributing writer
October 19, 2023
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