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To Vote of Not to Vote
Wow! Albany recently became a hub for the 2016 presidential candidates vying to be nominated to represent their parties in this November’s 2016 presidential election! Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton (D) was at Cohoes High School on Monday April 4 while Bernie Sanders (D) spoke at the Washington Avenue Armory on Monday April 11. That same day, three Republican hopefuls--Donald Trump (R) and John Kasich (R) were in the Capital District and Ted Cruz (R)--were in…
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Tips & Tricks
Discount Coffee Just walking into the Maria College in Albany NY P.O.D and smelling the aroma of freshly made hazelnut coffee makes me want to buy at least one cup and maybe a re-fill! Unfortunately,…
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A Sense of Humor
Did you know that April is National Humor Month? There’s even a website for the month! Interviewing a college applicant, the dean of admissions asks, “If you could have a conversation with someone, living or…
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Spring: The Season of Courage
Spring: The Season of Courage Victoria Battell Spring seems to finally be upon us. After some beautiful days at the end of March we were hit with snow and a cold snap! Some of the…
Read MoreIn Loving Memory: Holly Desmond West
In Loving Memory of Holly Desmond West December 9, 1954 - January 7, 2016 On September 11, 1989, Holly was welcomed as a new faculty member in Maria’s Early Childhood program by Sister Josephine Reynolds,…
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