‘It’s time to go’
(02/25/25 8:52pm)
Jammed hallways, slippery floors and occasional coughs — this is UB’s ASMR for the winter.
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UB basketball season report: How are the Bulls doing?
(02/25/25 8:52pm)
As regular season play begins to wind down, the men’s and women’s basketball teams find themselves on contrasting paths. While both squads entered the year with hopes of improvement, the women’s side has had one of their most impressive regular season performances, whereas the men’s squad appear to still be reeling from last year’s problems.
Women’s basketball builds momentum with another win before the MAC tournament
(02/24/25 3:31am)
After securing a hard-fought win against Kent State (16-10, 8-5 MAC) on Wednesday, women’s basketball (21-4, 10-3 MAC) continued their winning ways on Saturday by defeating the Miami (OH) RedHawks (16-9, 8-6 MAC) with a score of 68-54, building momentum ahead of the MAC tournament next month.
Letter to the Editor: ‘We are people, not papers’
(02/24/25 3:48am)
Editor’s note: This letter remains in the condition in which it was sent.
Women’s basketball earns big Pride Night win over Kent State
(02/22/25 5:25am)
Coming off a road victory against the Ohio University Bobcats (4–18, 2–9 MAC), the UB Bulls (21–4, 10–3 MAC) pulled off a big win on Wednesday night against the Kent State Golden Flashes (16–10, 8–5 MAC), with a final score of 76–70.
Dr. Tom Mazur and the Old Guard of Transgender Healthcare
(02/18/25 11:54pm)
In 2022, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) published its eighth Standards of Care. With an unprecedented number of individuals seeking gender-affirming care over the past decade, the Standards of Care is a clinical guidance for professionals across the world. With 18 chapters and 97 co-authors from all over the world, two chapters were co-written by a psychologist here in Buffalo who has worked with transgender and intersex clients for the past five decades: Dr. Tom Mazur.
Multicultural students honor their heritage at International Fiesta
(02/18/25 11:57pm)
On Feb. 15, the undergraduate Student Association (SA) hosted International Fiesta (IF), an annual dance competition that allows culturally diverse student groups to celebrate their heritage. This year, hundreds of passionate performers flooded Center for the Arts’ main stage to proudly represent their origin.
UB hockey celebrates Valentine’s Day weekend going 2-0
(02/18/25 11:38pm)
The UB Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) hockey team (5-2-1) went 2-0 over this past weekend, starting with a hard fought shootout win over the Binghamton Bearcats AAU - D1 (12-5-2) on Valentine’s day. Buffalo then followed up with a 6-3 win over St. Bonaventure (11-6-1) on Saturday to cap off the weekend.
Review: A frightening, yet impressive, production of ‘Ernest and the Pale Moon’
(02/18/25 11:41pm)
You only get one first impression, and in the world of theater, making it a memorable one is a priority. A senior music theatre major, Sophia Vessecchia, did exactly that when she directed the play “Ernest and the Pale Moon” last Friday.
The importance of a great coach
(02/18/25 10:46pm)
As an athlete, it’s rare to find one or two good coaches in our lives, but once we do, it’s more than a reward, it’s life-changing. When a player is trying to develop their skills in a sport, they depend on the coach's expertise and input to be the best version of themselves. Even at the highest levels of sports, we see players still needing that coaching support because without it, players will never achieve their full potential.
UB students and community members battle it out on skates
(02/18/25 9:51pm)
On Thursday night, Buffalo RiverWorks was filled with fans excited to watch the second game of Queen City Roller Derby’s 2025 season. The matchup between the Alley Kats and the Saucies featured current and former UB students as players and match officials, with plenty of students in the crowd on “College ID Night.”
Men’s basketball bested by Bowling Green
(02/18/25 3:25pm)
Following an away-game win over Northern Illinois (5-20, 1-11 MAC) last Tuesday, the Bulls (8-17, 3-9 MAC) were defeated 63-59 by the Bowling Green Falcons in their return to home conference play on Saturday afternoon.
UB finalizes candidates for new CAS dean
(02/17/25 3:51pm)
UB’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) search committee finalized four candidates in a search to appoint a successor to replace CAS dean Robin Schulze, who resigned last summer.
UB researchers would lose $47M to Trump funding cuts, Gillibrand, Kennedy warn
(02/16/25 2:08am)
Medical and scientific researchers at UB could lose $47 million in funding for the “indirect costs” of research, such as lab space, equipment and support staff, under the Trump administration’s planned cuts to the National Institutes of Health, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Tim Kennedy warned Friday.
Broken insulator behind power outage in UB residence halls
(02/15/25 3:10pm)
A power outage struck the Ellicott Complex, Greiner Hall and Governors Complex for approximately 45 minutes at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The outage caused the affected residents to be curious about its source.
Breaking into more than just Pointe Shoes: A conversation with Misty Copeland
(02/13/25 6:16am)
Ballerina, writer and mother, Misty Copeland is the type of person who offers a hug when you extend a handshake. With her poise and grace, it feels as though she’s been a ballerina her entire life. Yet, Copeland didn’t begin ballet until she was 13, much later than the typical professional, who often starts training as early as three.
Kristin Stapleton to serve as Faculty Senate chair for 2025-27 term
(02/12/25 1:20am)
UB’s Faculty Senate elected Kristin Stapleton, a professor and department chair in history, as its chairperson for the 2025-27 term last December.
ICE and ‘#CUTEWINTERBOOTS’
(02/12/25 1:14am)
On Jan. 21, 2025, one day after taking office, President Trump removed restrictions from sensitive locations when arresting undocumented immigrants.
What should the Bills do this offseason?
(02/12/25 1:10am)
After another loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship, the Buffalo Bills are set for a pivotal offseason with a lot of decisions that need to be made.
Romance on a budget
(02/12/25 1:04am)
We see it every year: fine dining, flowers and a fancy box of chocolates. It’s a classic strategy in the Valentine’s Day playbook, and it never fails to score. There’s just one problem: it’s too expensive. Love is in the air, but your bank account doesn't have to be.
