Junot Díaz addresses trauma, immigration and gratitude in Buffalo
Junot Díaz said immigrants are the mirror in which a nation sees its true self.
“We so desperately need immigrant voices.
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Junot Díaz said immigrants are the mirror in which a nation sees its true self.
“We so desperately need immigrant voices.
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Students who participate in Trick or Eat go door-to-door collect non-perishable food items for food pantries in Western New York. read more >>
A doctor approaches the corpse, scalpel in hand and removes a chunk of colored skin from the body. The skin is then frozen, put in formaldehyde and shipped to Europe. read more >>
Praise the holiday Gods ? Halloween falls on a Friday this year. There is just about no excuse for a college student not to go out, dress up and celebrate the spookiest day of the year. read more >>
Emma models her Betty Crocker costume. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum Mean Girls read more >>
The UB German Program and the Graduate Group for German and Austrian Studies showed Gegen die Wand on Oct. read more >>
The UB German Program and the Graduate Group for German and Austrian Studies showed Gegen die Wand on Oct. read more >>
Grace Plaza is a sustainable, friendly environment for students to enjoy. The Plaza was constructed in honor of Norman McCombs, a UB alum, who named the plaza after his wife, Grace. read more >>
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The fluctuations in weather and the air conditioning still working to cool down some classrooms can make picking out your clothing layers in the morning a challenge. If you wear too heavy of a sweater, you?ll be perspiring while walking down the Promenade but without one, you might end up shivering during class. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum A classic cape is a great option for those days when you just don?t know what temperature you?ll be in at any given time. read more >>
The Buffalo Central Terminal used to be a bustling hub for passenger trains - today, it may be home to paranormal activity. read more >>
Students from UB?s Muslim Student Association (MSA) gather at Masjid An-Noor mosque to connect with each other and the local Muslim community. read more >>
On Monday, Oct. 6, Steven Shapin (center), the Franklin L. Ford Research Professor of the History of Science, led a discussion center through UB?s Early Modern Research Workshop and the Science Studies Research Workshop, funded by the UB Humanities Institute. read more >>
After multiple bars closed on Main Street over the past few years, UB students have had to turn to new locations to party. read more >>
Spectrum File Photo Editor?s note: This article is a satire piece and should be taken as such. Dear Anne: My meal plan comes with 19 meals every week, and that?s just too many for me! read more >>
This month, many students must submit applications for study abroad scholarships, graduate schools and internships, all of which require letters of recommendation. read more >>
Bhagawat Pyakurel, Bhutanese-born Nepali refugee, shares one car and one phone with his wife. He regularly pulls nearly 13-hour days between working, classes and driving himself and his wife to and from work. The 30-year-old sophomore math major owns Nepali Clothing and Cosmetics ? not only a small business, but a connection to his native country and means to survive in America. read more >>
Allentown is a bustling, bohemian neighborhood just north of downtown Buffalo. read more >>
,Best Italian food: Chef?s Chef?s, the 90-year-old restaurant located on Seneca Street, is rated one of Buffalo?s best Italian restaurants. read more >>
Buffalo?s waterfront, from Canalside to the Outer Harbor, is perfect for a romantic, and free, date. Gallagher Beach Pier, shown here, offers spectacular views of some of Buffalo?s grain silos. Courtesy of Teresa Calfo A movie and dinner, wining and dining ? the language of love demands you open up your wallet. Sure, anyone would be impressed if you devised an expensive date. read more >>
The Audubon Library in Amherst (above) is a perfect location for studying when you need a change of scenery. The Library offers comfortable seating and sells coffee and cookies for $1 each. read more >>
