Written by Jessica Wexler I have lived in Poughkeepsie for my whole life– so yes, before you ask, I am a Pocal. My friends always question why I live on campus if my house is 15 minutes down the road. However, all that teasing and laughing stops when they need to know where to get…
Now that Thanksgiving has passed it is officially time to spread some holiday cheer! Students will start decorating their dorms and of course we have our famous Marist Christmas tree, but there are so many other festive activities going on in the Hudson Valley. Finals can be stressful, so if you’re in need of some…
It’s no question that the Walkway Over the Hudson is one of the major highlights of Poughkeepsie and a significant perk of being a Marist student. To make the scenic walk above the Hudson River even more enjoyable, this past weekend I had the chance to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s along with…
Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year here in the Hudson Valley. The leaves are bright, and the breeze is crisp. We are so lucky that Marist is located right on the Hudson River, so we get the amazing opportunity to take full advantage of the fall and all it has to…
Originally posted on The Odyssey. Never did I imagine I’d be a ‘commuter student,’ but I use that term loosely. As one of the student’s displaced from Building D, I’ve found myself living in the Fox Run apartments off campus. By off campus, I mean literally less than two minutes away, but still. I’ve had…
