The Spectrum elects Izabella Ducato as 2025-2026 editor-in-chief
(03/28/25 10:29pm)
The Spectrum’s editorial board elected Izabella Ducato as its editor-in-chief for the 2025-2026 academic year Thursday evening.
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Jeffrey Grabill named CAS dean
(03/25/25 11:38pm)
UB’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) dean search committee named Jeffrey Grabill CAS dean on March 13. He will officially assume the role Aug. 1, replacing Robin Schulze, who served as dean for eight years.
Why Gen Z should watch The Sopranos
(03/25/25 11:20pm)
I first watched “The Sopranos” in the fall semester of 2023. About a month into my first semester, I contracted a virus and was the sickest I had ever been, with the exception of the flu I had in sixth grade. During this period of extreme fatigue, I finally watched the pilot episode, but it wasn’t until the fifth episode of the first season, “College” that I truly fell in love with the show.
Spring break? Or break up?
(03/25/25 10:56pm)
Everyone knows that the best part of college is the memories you make with your friends — whether it’s in the dorms, at the frats or even in the library. The most anticipated time for college students is spring break. The sun seems to shine forever, the beaches are packed, and unfortunately, relationship break-up rates soar. A trend going around on TikTok suggests that if your significant other goes on spring break with their friends to Fort Lauderdale or wherever, it’s a pretty good reason to break up with them.
Nuclear engineering minor in talks, timeline uncertain
(03/25/25 10:36pm)
President of UB’s Nuclear Energy in Clean Energy (NiCE) Maximus Wunderlich said that talks of the addition of a nuclear engineering minor have been put on the table.
UB divers fall short of NCAA Championship qualification
(03/25/25 9:26pm)
The UB dive team sent five divers to the 3-day NCAA Zone A Diving Championships, which lasted from Wednesday, March 15 to Saturday, March 22. The Bulls sent a team composed of senior Mari Kwak, senior Presley Dorsett, senior Kaylee Donovan, junior Mallory Hanna and sophomore Sophie Meuwissen.
UB teacher residency program in limbo after federal funding cuts
(03/25/25 3:12am)
An impending loss of two federal grants threatens to significantly scale back UB’s teacher residency program.
Letter to the Editor: The growing crisis of insulin price manipulation on university healthcare
(03/25/25 10:58pm)
Editor’s note: This letter remains in the condition in which it was sent.
Letter to the Editor: UB Law’s American Constitution Society condemns Mahmoud Khalil’s detention
(03/16/25 1:42am)
Editor’s note: This letter remains in the condition in which it was sent.
Women’s basketball suffers semifinal loss against Toledo
(03/15/25 4:36am)
Editor's note: This article was updated to correct the spelling of Chellia Watson's name from Chella to Chellia. The Spectrum apologizes for this error.
Chasing M’s and a dream: Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s visit to UB
(03/15/25 4:02am)
Damar Hamlin’s love for the Bills shone as brightly as his bedazzled “#3” chain, sweater and shoes. He pumped his fists in the air, celebrating the start of his fifth NFL season, and expressed gratitude to the fans who supported him through every hurdle.
A conversation with Damar Hamlin
(03/14/25 2:22pm)
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was the final speaker in UB’s Distinguished Speaker Series for the ‘24-25 academic year. He took the stage at the Center for the Arts on Thursday to share his story of recovering from life-threatening commotio cordis and the work he’s done across the country in learning from that experience.
REAL and Stampede party members elected to SA’s e-board for 2025-26 term
(03/14/25 2:14pm)
In a tight race for five seats on SA’s e-board for the 2025-26 term, the REAL party’s Aisha Bechir secured the presidency, with Stampede party members taking SA’s vice president and treasurer positions. SA’s vice presidents for advocacy, clubs and events will be Mason Bayer, William Dong and Benjamin Lau respectively. Jack Koscinski will serve as the e-board’s treasurer.
Women’s basketball wins first game of MAC Tournament
(03/13/25 4:23am)
Editor's note: This article was updated to correct the spelling of Chellia Watson's name from Chella to Chellia. The Spectrum apologizes for this error.
Skip the FOMO: Spring Break plans you can book now
(03/13/25 4:14am)
If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume you left planning spring break for the last second, but that's OK. It’s fun to be spontaneous. Allow this article to be your guide for the most exciting, budget-friendly ways to spend your spring break.
Letter to the Editor: Will A.I. worsen auto insurers' decades of discrimination?
(03/12/25 7:35pm)
Editor's note: This letter remains in the condition in which it was sent.
The meaning of St. Patrick’s Day
(03/12/25 1:30am)
Every St. Patrick’s Day, celebrants deck their bodies out in green, throw on excessive plastic jewelry and enjoy a night on the town that doesn’t end until the next morning. Contrary to what many believe, a wild night of bar-hopping is not how the Irish intended for their holiday to be celebrated.
Passing time for St. Paddy’s Day
(03/12/25 1:19am)
Most of us will hopefully be out on St. Patrick’s Day, enjoying the sun and warm weather after months of snow and dreariness. We all know how the weather in Buffalo can be, but having a movie to cozy up with can be a good substitute in the unfortunate case the weather doesn't hold. Or perhaps something to wind down the day after a long day of chasing leprechauns or whatever St. Paddy’s Day activities people might be doing.
Don’t Eat Your Greens — Wear Them
(03/12/25 1:24am)
“I have nothing to wear!” Is what you won’t be saying this St. Patrick’s day— or at least The Spectrum hopes so.
Five ways to experience Irish culture in Buffalo
(03/12/25 1:26am)
With St. Paddy’s Day coming up soon, it’s easy to plan a trip to a pub or attend a bar crawl. But there are other ways to celebrate Ireland and Irish American culture in Buffalo, just in time for the holiday.
