company operates the dining halls and bookstore, as well as being the source of discretionary funds for spending by the college president and the RHSA.
The college has a foundation and an active alumni association.
The Center for Student Media at SUNY New Paltz consists of six clubs in the organization:
The college's official student newspaper is 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 TV station was WNPC TV. The college's radio station, WFNP, is known as "The Edge". It broadcasts part-time at FM 88.7, and also streams online.
=== Greek life ===
There are several recognized fraternities and sororities at the university.
=== Student activism ===
==== Vietnam War ====
The Cambodian Campaign and concomitant Kent State shootings in May 1970 led to a protest that culminated in a five-day student occupation of …
