Clubs and Traditions
The student governance is operated by the Student Association, which funds most student activities through a mandatory fee. There are many clubs and fraternities and sororities. In addition, there is also an on-campus government, the Residence Hall Student Association (R.H.S.A.).
The college has an auxiliary services corporation common to many state campuses in New York, called College Auxiliary Services, Inc. (CAS). This on-campus company operates the dining halls and bookstore, as well as being the source of discretionary funds for spending by the college president and the R.H.S.A.
The college has a Foundation and an active Alumni Association.
The college's official student newspaper is called "The Oracle." In 2010, it was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists for having the Best Affiliated Website for four-year college or university (Region 1 competition). It was named as a runner-up for the National Title.
The campus T.V. station is known as WNPC TV. It broadcasts on channels 3, 6 and 8 in the New Paltz area.
The college's radio station, WFNP, is known as "The Edge". It broadcasts part-time at FM 88.7, and also streams online Its public service announcement program is called the "voicebox of the Valley".
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