Navigating the North Country

Come on in, and make yourself at home! Welcome to All Points North, an encompassing, educational,
and quarterly online magazine that is run by a diligent cross-section of Plattsburgh State University
College scholars. Enjoy a slice of life from our neck of the woods - Plattsburgh, New York;
Lake Placid, New York; Burlington, Vermont; and Montreal, Quebec.

Meet all of the editors and writers who have made All Points North what it is over the years.

A Plattsburgh native, Benjamin is proud to have a chance to share the hidden jewels of his home to surface in All Points North.  Benjamin has served as Editor-in-Chief for the online magazine for three semesters, as well as senior editor for two semesters. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the campus print magazine, All Points North, which will be available throughout the area in May. Benjamin has written more than 300 published articles, 100 of which were published in the campus newspaper, Cardinal Points. Many of his articles were picked up by Web sites like U.S. News and World Report online and Yahoo Sports. Benjamin has interviewed internationally known personalities (including actor Ed Asner, Tony winner George Hearn, Metropolitan Opera diva Patrice Munsel, writer Steven Kellogg, five-gold-medal winner Eric Heiden, and many others) for APN and for a regional publication, Lake Champlain Weekly. Benjamin’s article on baseball great Johnny Podres was published in the New York Daily News last January. As a Political Science major, Benjamin has interned at Legal Aid and Prisoner’s Legal Services, and will be attending law school this fall.   

Archives:
Cinderella of the Opera
Not-So-Easy Pickings
Worshipping History
The Incredible Journey
Train of Thoughtfulness
Northern Lights
Still Fresh as the Dew on the Grass
Mission Possible
King of the Forest
Messages From A Spaceman
An Exclusive Club
When The Torch Goes Out
Reaching The Goal
The Magic Show
The Hole Story
A Cure For The Common Cold
King Of The Road
A Cause For Harmony
The Green Revolution
More than a game
The Perfect Ingredients
Worthy Of The Emperor
Italy Revisited
The Greatest Story
Preparing For Liftoff
Enchanted Melody
A Deer Reborn
More Than Black And White
Dreams Of Heavy Metal
Stations Of Life
Keeping The Presses Running
Seeing Hope
Alsace, With A Side Of Montreal
Precious Medals
The Children
Reflections On Narcisse
Dinner With Maria
Toy Story
Striking Out
The Little Things About Nuances
Public Practice
Going North To Georgia
Beautiful Music

Born and raised among the strip malls of Vestal, New York, Shaun moved to Plattsburgh after a two-year stint in Buffalo made him realize that crime and industrial waste do not make good neighbors.  Since then, Shaun’s affinity for the mountains has grown as he has explored the Adirondacks, his new, more welcoming neighbors.  In an effort to combine some of his favorite interests, Shaun is a senior majoring in ecology with a minor in both journalism and expeditionary studies.  He hopes to one day utilize all three in a way that will connect people to the natural world around them in an entertaining and informative manner.  Determined to defeat boredom at any cost, Shaun has many interests which include playing the drums, skiing, hiking/backpacking, experimental music, travel, camping, cooking, snowshoeing, Halloween, live music, coffee and Slayer.  This is his third semester with All Points North.

Elizabeth Piseczny is a senior at SUNY Plattsburgh, double majoring inanthropology and magazine journalism. Originally from Syracuse, NY, she’sused to the kind of cold and snowy weather that the North Countryexperiences. After declaring a journalism major her junior year, Elizabethbegan her experience as a journalist as a writer for Cardinal Points andAll Points North. This is her second semester with All Points North, andshe’s excited to explore more of the North Country again this year.  Sheis also involved with WQKE, the student-run radio station, as the businessdirector, and as a writing tutor at the Claude J. Clarke Learning Center.Beth loves to push herself to the limit, whether it’s finding a newperspective, accepting a challenge or just constantly aiming to improve.In her free time, she enjoys watching live comedy and music, spending timewith friends, loitering at the radio station, and eating lots of chocolate.  

Archives:
A Tale of Grace,
Steam's Up at Sanger's Sugar House,
A Taste of History: The Mineral Springs of Saratoga Springs,
Photography On The Wild Side
Sprouting Seeds
Treading On Thin Ice
Let's Make a Deal!
Spirited Away

Archives:
Boy Meets Wild
It’s a fish! It’s a boat! It’s a … Giant Pumpkin?
Heaven on a cone, please
Drifts and Dreams
Letters From Kenya
A forest of Knowledge
Giddy up!

Staff Writer

Gabrielle Bilik

My name is Gabrielle Bilik. I am a junior at SUNY Plattsburgh. I just transferred here last year, and so far I’m enjoying the classes and the people. Journalism is my major and it seems like it’s going to stay that way. My hometown is Carmel, NY. It’s about an hour and a half north of the city. It’s not a terribly exciting place, but we have a Starbuck’s and a movie theater to get us by.  Other than that, I like singing, tap dancing, reading, and shopping in my free time.  I’m looking forward to writing for All Points North this semester.

Archives:
Inks, Pinks, and Cupcakes
The Koffee Kat's meow
The Adirondack Harper
A Brilliant Fall for Kate Messner
Camping out at Coffee Camp
Scenes & Beans
In the busk
Corner-Stone Bookshop
One More Cup of Coffee
Circus Cafe

Staff Writer

Myasia Butler

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Myasia Butler is a senior double majoring in Magazine Journalism and TV/ Video productions. She is the Vice President of Fuerza the Black and Latino student union and apart of several honor societies including Omicron Delta Kappa and Lambda Pi Eta. She is active on campus from participating in Alternative Spring break and short term study aboard programs to France and Nicaragua.  Myasia Hopes to one day write for a woman’s magazine such as Essence.  This is Myasia’s first semester writing for APN and she hopes to bring some skills she learned this past summer while interning at Honey Mag to the magazine. Some of her hobbies include shopping, spending time with family, cooking and traveling.

Archives:
A Doo-Wop Medley
Dress Code
On the Brink: Hit or Miss?
Through The Storm
I Want To Be "1" Less
Whose choice Is It?
Ayúdeme
A Drag at the Drag Show
To Be Brave

Staff Writer

Amanda DeLosh

Amanda DeLosh was born in Potsdam, NY, but shortly after moved to Massena, NY, where she still resides. She is a senior majoring in magazine journalism and minoring in graphic design. She hopes to one day have a career with a fashion publication, whether it is writing or design. Her hopes are to further her education by attending graduate school in New York City, to make it one step closer to her dream. Figure skating has been a part of her life for the past 12 years and is one of her favorite hobbies along with music. This is her third semester with All Points North, and she is looking forward to sharing her writing with the public.

Archives:
America's Fourth Coast,
The Ghost Author,
Bring in Summer With Family,
Nature First,
Pizza Miracles at Mr. Mike's
Taking on a Challenge
Game Day at Coach's Corner
Adirondack Adventure
An Old-Fashioned Christmas
Stars On Ice
Empire State Games
2 Great Places to Stay in Lake Placid
The North Country's Favorite Playground
Lessons On Horseback
Summer R&R

Staff Writer

Alan Fanitzi

My name is Alan Fanitzi. I'm from the small town of Hyde Park, N.Y which is  located in the northern Hudson Valley area. I recently graduated from a local community college last summer with a degree in Media Arts & Communication. Right now I am in my second semester at Plattsburgh State with goal of earning a degree in Magazine journalism. I also have newspaper experence, I recently completed an internship at a popular local newspaper called The Poughkeepsie Journal as a digital editors assistant, and was later hired as a videographer. I hope to one day write for popular mens intrest magazines such as Mens Health and Mens Journal. I enjy jogging, playing lacrosse, and anything involving being around friends.

Archives:
Turkeys Gone Wild
Voices of the Supernatural
Trouble In the Hive
Peak Performance

Staff Writer

Rachel Hislop

Rachel Hislop is a magazine journalism major in her third year at SUNY Plattsburgh. Rachel is former public relations and Vice President of AKEBA, the black student union on campus, and is also active in community service. When she is not embarking on journalistic adventures encouraged by her major or planning events with her peers, she purses her favorite pastime, shopping. In addition to shopping in her hometown of New York City, Rachel spends her time traveling. She has been to Cape Verde Islands, Jamaica, Canada and Guatemala aside from frequent road trips around the U.S.  The Brooklyn girl, born and raised, relocated to Staten Island at the age of 14 and currently interns at NYLON magazine in New York City during her school vacations.

Archives:
From Closets to Racks
The Man who Brought Piercing
All That and a Salted Rim
Teaching Grace
Vermont Has Never Tasted so Good

Staff Writer

Matthew Kipp

I am a junior majoring in Magazine Journalism.  I am a big sports fan and follow the New York Yankees, New Jersey Nets, and the New York Giants.  In the future I hope to work at a sports magazine. I also love to take pictures.  I am the Sports Editor for the Cardinal Yearbook and on the Cardinal Points. Other than school, I am very close to my family, I enjoy spending time and going on vacations with them.   

Archives:
All Systems Go
YMCA Serving Plattsburgh for Over 100 Years
Chilaxen at the Oraja
Dennis Aprill Honored
Pugs Show Off Their Mugs
Sled Dogs Leading the Way
Paddle Away

Staff Writer

Priscila Ortiz

Staff Writer

Adam Patterson

Adam Patterson was born in Poughkeepsie, New York and was raised on a small horse ranch about 15 miles from the hospital. He enjoys simple things in all of their forms; music, literature, art, philosophy, music, and outdoor activities. He came to Plattsburgh with the intent of sharpening his writing skills with the journalism major, switching first from a newspaper concentration to magazine, and looks forward to his first semester of APN online.

Archives:
Spreading the Word
Courage In and Out of Uniform
Late To The Party
It's All Good?
Taking Flight

Staff Writer

Dimas Sanfiorenzo

A late 80s baby, Dimas Sanfiorenzo was born in New York City. He spent the majority of his childhood in uptown Manhattan, also known as Harlem. Growing up, reading and writing is one of the only aspects of school he thoroughly enjoyed. After high school, he told himself that writing is something he really wants to have a career in and, ever since, has worked on becoming the best writer he can be.  After doing two years of college in the city, he needed a change, and he left for SUNY Plattsburgh. He is currently in his last semester as a newspaper journalism major. While at Plattsburgh, he was the associate FUSE editor and the Opinions editor. His interest spans numerous topics, but he is truly passionate about hip hop music, basketball, football, and boxing. He is not sure where his journey will go, but he hopes he will be writing and his skills as a writer will approve with age.  

Archives:
Punch, kick, grab—hold
26 miles to go
Sleeping Beauty
Sandwiches Made to Go
Dirty Money

Staff Writer

Amanda Smith

Despite what many may think due to her lack of the distinctive Long Island accent, Amanda Smith was born on the eastern end of the South Fork. She is currently a junior and majors in magazine journalism although she often fantasizes about changing her major or minoring in psychology. She has written for a column in her hometown’s newspaper and Cardinal Points, but this is her first semester writing for APN. Ultimately, she would like to launch her own magazine, most likely pertaining to music, and make the world a better place. Attending alternative music concerts, traveling, gaining knowledge about popular culture, and dancing while in the safety of her room are among the activities she thoroughly enjoys.

Archives:
Montreal's "White Night" a Treat
Just Another Day Down the Ice Chute
One Howl of a Time
Doing What Comes Naturally
Why the long face?

Staff Writer

Nicole Weber

Interested in environmental issues and activities, music, psychological discoveries as well as other various topics, I will write for everything and everyone. I will try to convey to you my interest to spark some of your own. I believe everyone has a purpose and a place with a meaning, so everyone has a story.  I was born in
Manhattan and raised in Brooklyn. I am a magazine journalism major and an environmental science minor. I have practiced Martial Arts for about five years in the past and am currently the kick boxing instructor at Plattsburgh State.

Archives:
Environmental Efforts in the North Country
Puppy Love & Paw Power
"Feathered Friends"
Adirondack Regional Theater
Honoring Native American Tradition

Staff Writer

Nick Will

Nick Will is a hopeful writer and SUNY Plattsburgh student. Will has just joined the All Points North staff in the pursuit of a future in the profession. Born and raised for hours from the North Country, he attained a love for the area and its people through his uncle Patrick Will, a former Plattsburgh student. He enjoys writing entertainment oriented pieces, and can often be seen at local shows and open mics that allow the admittance of people under the age of 21. He is also one to seek the continuation and preservation of cultural and social trends of past generations, almost to an annoying degree. He hopes to one day write in a popular music publication, or perhaps some other facet of the entertainment industry.

Archives:
The Face of an Aardvark
Madden Touchdown Pass
Small Business By Day
Ashes to Ashes

Staff Writer

Kate Via

Born and raised in Saranac, Kate came to Plattsburgh State to study journalism. She has worked on Cardinal Points, the student-run newspaper, for the past three years and is currently the news editor. She will be graduating this May and then continuing her studies in the field of nursing. She hopes to one day work as a nurse and write for nursing journals. When Kate isn’t meeting deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, taking walks, watching movies and learning new things.

Archives:
A treasure hunt that isn’t just for pirates
Welbian Farm: Putting Peru on the map
Sweet and Savory with a Side of Bland
Three Generations of Craftsmanship
History You Can Digest

Contact Information:

E-mail: APNletters@gmail.com

Snail-mail:
All Points North
Yokum Hall 203
Plattsburgh State University
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901