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Video

Where Should I Begin? (2016)

2016 SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference • SUNY Potsdam

Told in three parts, this film is a call for liberal arts education told through the context of SUNY Potsdam’s Bicentennial Celebrations.

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Father/Figure (2013)

For My Stepfather

While experiencing the grief brought on by his mom’s boyfriend’s death, Paul recalls this man in ways that are special and unique to their relationship. Proving that his mom’s boyfriend went above and beyond the call of duty, as there was technically no marriage certificate binding him to the family, Paul remembers his stepfather giving him access to food, education, and shelter – basic needs – which made him a *true* Father/Figure. Music by Ryan Colligan​. Special voice appearance from Howard Shmaruk.

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Audio

The Song of the Sand: My Experience Climbing A Sand Dune In The Mojave Desert (2020)

Audio Essay

On September 22, 2019, just a few days after my 25th birthday, I climbed a sand dune in Baker, California. One of the most profound experiences of my life, I learned a little more about my work ethic and what it means to finish what you started.

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