The Spectrum

“Intertwined and aligned”: the hidden connections shaping our lives

The belief that “everything is connected” can’t be coincidental.

The Spectrum elects Mylien Lai as 2026-2027 editor-in-chief

On Thursday evening The Spectrum’s editorial board elected Mylien Lai as the next editor-in-chief for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Q&A: 2026-27 SA e-board candidates

ICE detains UB student after routine immigration hearing; reasons unknown

Former NBC's "Today" show co-anchor Hoda Kotb takes the Center for the Arts mainstage as the final speaker of UB's 2025-26 Distinguished Speakers series.

A conversation with Hoda Kotb

By JACOB WOJTOWICZ and CASSANDRA CHIAPPETTA | Mar. 13

Kotb spoke to The Spectrum and UB students in a group Q&A format prior to her speech Tuesday night, touching on her 17-year long history on the “Today” show as a former co-anchor, the resilient people she met and how light moments can still be found in the often-heartbreaking world of journalism.

The soundtrack of our generation: Drake’s lasting influence

Many artists define this generation in opposite ways, but Drake’s longevity, versatility and cultural influence are reasons why he stands above the rest.

Bulls put in the work over break at NCAA Championships

Freshman diver Adele Melamud qualified for the 1-meter and 3-meter NCAA Championship events and senior wrestler Kaleb Burgess qualified as the 23rd seed for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championships in Cleveland, OH.