Letter from the Editor
John Santamaria, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2013
Hello Campus Slate Readers, The day was September 8, 2009; the start of a new journey in my life; my very first day of classes at NYIT as a Communication Arts major. From that day forward I have been part of a place that has meant so much to me in many ways with a lot of memories and moments... (more...)
Letter from the Editor
John Santamaria, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2013
Hello Campus Slate Readers, Today April 23, 2013 is an historic day in the history of The Campus Slate. You are holding in your hands our newly designed print edition and will have access to an exciting new feature of the publication known as “Pocket Campus Slate.” Pocket Campus Slate is... (more...)
Top U.S. Medical Center Works with NYIT Students
John Santamaria, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2013
The creativity of one NYIT student is marking a milestone in the history of a local Long Island hospital. Neil Curcio, a senior majoring in advertising is part of The Carleton Group, a program offered through the Communication Arts department that is a student-run, faculty-advised advertising... (more...)
Women’s Basketball Historic Season Concludes
John Santamaria, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2013
Many basketball fans across the country watched numerous games throughout the Division I NCAA Tournament; competing in bracket contests and watching the excitement of March Madness unfold was all a part of the basketball season. Here at NYIT, one of the biggest stories this college basketball... (more...)
Letter from the Editor
John Santamaria, Editor-In-Chief
March 12, 2013
Hello Campus Slate Readers, The midway point of the semester is here with Spring Break around the corner. Before you leave campus for a week, one thing to check off your list of items to do is reading this month’s issue. Inside our March issue is our cover story of the month St. Patrick’s... (more...)
Editors Letter
John Santamaria, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2013
Hello Campus Slate Readers, Happy New Year and welcome back to campus as the spring 2013 semester is underway and we at the Slate are very excited to be back as well. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a productive winter break. We enter the year 2013 with what is going to be... (more...)
Letter from the Editor
John Santamaria, Editor-in-Chief
December 9, 2012
Hello Campus Slate Readers, It is hard to believe that we are in December and publishing for the final time as we get ready to conclude the fall 2012 semester. This semester was filled with a lot of excitement with more still to come and also some major news stories that were a major part of... (more...)
NYIT’s Writing Center
John Santamaria
November 16, 2012
The Writing Center is an important tool available to all NYIT students. For one of his projects in his Broadcast Journalism course, our Editor-in-Chief John Santamaria shows us why Read More →
Men’s and Women’s Basketball on Tap for a Cold Winter
John Santamaria, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2012
November/December Sports Calendar Tues, Nov. 20 MBB at Caldwell Caldwell, NJ 7pm Sun, Nov. 25 MBB St. Michaels... (more...)
Thomas Alicanti Wins Summer Vacation Contest
John Santamaria, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2012
In what has become a tradition at The Campus Slate, the annual Summer Vacation Contest recently took place which concluded with Junior Electrical Engineering students Thomas Alicanti announced as this year’s winner. Thomas won a gift basket from Dave and Buster’s which included items from... (more...)
Letter From The Editor
John Santamaria, Editor-in-Chief
October 22, 2012
Hello Campus Slate Readers, It is amazing that we have now reached the midway point of the semester. I hope everyone is enjoying NYIT and we at The Campus Slate thank everyone for their kind words and support for our production of the first issue of the year. This month in addition to the print... (more...)
March Madness Lives On
John Santamaria
April 6, 2012
“I’d arrived early at my internship on March 21st. For once the trains had arrived on time, and I walked into the office of WABC-TV at about 10 minutes before 6pm which is usually early for me, just in time to hear someone announce: “Tim Tebow’s been traded to the Jets!” Once the... (more...)
Never Say Never
John Santamaria
March 6, 2012
With the New York Giants winning the Super Bowl on February 5th and the emergence of full-blown “LINSANITY” a few days later, February which is traditionally a quiet sports month has turned out to be a very busy time at WABC-TV this year. As an intern in their Sports Department, February... (more...)
First Month on the Job
John Santamaria, Editor in Chief
February 17, 2012
The month of January is now over which also completes my first month of working at WABC-TV Sports. These first few weeks were about getting use to the job, understanding my role, and getting into a new routine in which occurs with every school semester but more this time since this requires... (more...)
Letter From The Editor
John Santamaria
February 7, 2012
Letter From The Editor Hello Campus Slate Readers, I hope everyone is having a great semester as we have reached the midway point of the spring semester with Spring Break just around the corner. Inside our March issue we have a great variety of articles that you all will enjoy, one issue among... (more...)
Letter from the Editor
John Santamaria
December 5, 2011
Hello Campus Slate Readers, It’s hard to believe that this is the final week of the fall semester here at NYIT and I hope everyone has had a successful semester in both academics and enjoying the college experience. This semester for me has been a semester of change as I took over the role... (more...)
NYIT Students Participate in Special Learning Assessment
John Santamaria
November 1, 2011
College education is changing all the time with new continuous new developments in areas such as technology that also changes learning style in the classrooms on college campuses. Earlier this semester, NYIT’s Vice President of Planning and Assessment Dr. Harriet Arnone gave freshmen at both... (more...)
Campus Slate Announces Summer Vacation Contest Winner
John Santamaria, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2011
Last month, the staff of The Campus Slate held a Summer Vacation Contest for students, faculty and staff to share adventures they had while having the summer off. It was announced that Jessica Hensel, a freshman student studying Computer Graphics was the winner of this year’s contest. Jessica... (more...)
Legendary Sportscaster Earns Award at NYIT Athletics Hall of Fame Honoring
John Santamaria, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2011
When sports fan are asked who their favorite broadcaster is they would say well known names like longtime New York Knicks broadcaster Marv Albert, current Knicks broadcaster Mike Breen, and Al Michaels, the voice of NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Some fans today might remember the legendary... (more...)
Former NYIT Athlete Shares Unique Baseball Journey
John Santamaria
May 1, 2011
As the senior students prepare for this year’s Commencement ceremony and begin the next step of their life, they all ask themselves one question. That is, “What does the future hold for me?” The answer is simple; you don’t know because anything can happen at any time. Former NYIT student... (more...)
NYIT Lady Bears Softball Competes in Florida Tournament
John Santamaria
May 1, 2011
Before beginning league play in the East Coast Conference, the NYIT Bears softball team took a trip to Clearmont, Florida to take part in a tournament with teams from across the country. The tournament took place from March 12ththrough March 18th and the Bears finished the tournament with a... (more...)
The Third Annual Communication Arts Xtreme Gala Is Coming
John Santamaria
May 1, 2011
It’s almost the end of the school year and for the NYIT Communication Arts Department, the preparation is ongoing for the third annual Xtreme Gala on May 11th. This is a night that the students and faculty look forward to from the start of the school year and this night couldn’t... (more...)
NYIT Faculty Member To Be Honored At Communication Arts Gala
John Santamaria, Staff Writer
April 28, 2011
For more than 35 years, Dr. Adrienne O’Brien has been a member of the NYIT faculty as a professor of Communication Arts. Earlier this year, O’Brien announced her retirement after a successful career in many capacities. She will be honored at this year’s Communication Arts... (more...)
NYIT Career Services Hosts 28th Annual Job and Career Fair
John Santamaria, Staff Writer
April 28, 2011
On Thursday April 7, 2011, the Career Services Department of NYIT hosted its annual job fair at the Old Westbury Campus Sports Complex hosting over 80 employers. Students had the opportunity to meet with potential employers in their search for a job, internship, or even just to work as a volunteer.... (more...)
NYIT LI News Tonight Anchor Celebrates 25th Anniversary
John Santamaria, Staff Writer
April 28, 2011
In 1986 the year Ken Eckhardt began as anchor of NYIT LI News Tonight, Ronald Regan was president of the United States, Dr. Matthew Schure was the president of NYIT, the New York Mets were the World Champions and News 12 Long Island launched its first broadcast. Twenty five years later, Eckhardt... (more...)
Bear’s Lacrosse Player Lubin Earns ECC Recognition
John Santamaria
April 28, 2011
NYIT lacrosse graduate student Chris Lubin was named the East Coast Conference Men’s Lacrosse Player of the Week which was announced on Monday, March 14 by the conference. Lubin is the first Bears to receive the honor this season. Lubin helped NYIT earn its first win of the season, a... (more...)
What Bears To Watch This Spring…
John Santamaria
April 28, 2011
Effrey Valdez, Baseball Year/Major: Senior/Hospitality Effrey is the starting third basemen for the Bears baseball team. In 2010, he was 6th in the NCAA with a .438 batting average. “My goal is to play professional baseball, it motivates me to work hard and have a great work ethic.” George... (more...)
Lady Bears Softball Gets Underway
John Santamaria
April 28, 2011
Spring and the outdoors are here for NYIT’s women’s softball team as they are well underway with the 2011 season. The lady Bears are looking to build up on their 33-23 record from the 2010 season which included an 18-10 record in East Coast Conference play. They opened the season on March... (more...)
College Students and Professors Connecting on Facebook
John Santamaria
April 28, 2011
Did you ever think about adding your professors on Facebook? Ever wonder if one of your professors thought about adding their students and maybe adding you to their list of Facebook friends? Those questions were answered in a recent study at Ohio State University about the use of Facebook among... (more...)