Pantry asks for donations

BY HAYDEN SADLER Staff Writer

the form of food items. Recently, demand has shifted to hygiene products.

Students presented a variety of research projects as part of the third annual Education, Health and Human Services Student Research Conference in the Angell College Center on Friday, Feb. 17.

The conference began with a welcome by comoderators and mentors of the students professors Michelle Bonati, Emily Hoeh, Alison Puliatte, James Rigney and Maureen Squires, followed by a keynote speech by Associate Professor of Political Science Raymond Carman, who shared his own personal story about his research experience.

As the keynote came to an end, the conference was split into two different rooms. One focused on presentations on the topics of excellence in teaching, service and coaching. The other was focused on professionalism in human service industries, inclusion and cultural responsiveness.

The first topic was presented by Shannon Breen, who spoke about using Modified Schema-Based Instruction (MSBI) as a mathematical intervention for students with disabilities. This intervention would help teach new concepts to students with disabilities by helping them “conceptualize math.”

Its focus on solving real world problems through the use of visuals and diagrams to help students with disabilities will help prepare them for future success.

BY JACOB KENT Staff Writer EHHS > 2

The Cardinal Cupboard at Angell College Center is in need of items this semester. Personal care products are in especially short supply.

Michele Carpentier is the assistant vice principal for student affairs and director of special programs at SUNY Plattsburgh. The Cardinal Cupboard is a food and supply pantry in ACC 110 that offers students a means of acquiring supplies they need. These items range from personal care products, such as shampoo, body wash and deodorant, to food items, such as canned vegetables, soups and ramen.

Those interested in donating toiletries, food or clothing can do so between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

“We’re willing to take anything that anyone wants to give us,” Carpentier said.

Donations often come in

“We have a lot of calls for shampoos, toothpastes and deodorant,” Carpentier said. “People don’t think to donate them.”

The Cardinal Cupboard gives assistance to students in need, whether they live on- or off-campus. Orders can be sent to the office by filling out a form on the SUNY Plattsburgh website. Off-campus students in particular could have a need for the pantry, even more so in the event that financial reasons led them to move off-campus.

Eirik Lavigne is a junior math major at SUNY Plattsburgh. While he hasn’t had to utilize the Cardinal Cupboard, he affirms the value of such a program being offered by the school.

“It’s a great way to help off-campus students in financially tough situations,” Lavigne said.

Feb. 3

A student in Harrington Hall found some things they left in a bathroom stolen.

Feb. 6

A student in deFredenburgh Hall reported their laundry stolen.

Feb. 12

A student reported that a wheel on his bike, which was secured on campus, was missing. Investigation is still pending.

Feb. 18

A janitor in Mason Hall reported a vandalized dryer machine.