Yusef Burgos got his start in the trading business by selling gum in middle school and networking with upperclassmen. He saved up enough money to start buying sneakers, which introduced him to the shoe business.
Asli Ali finds it disconcerting that she has spent a semester studying the black struggle for freedom in a building named after a man who helped persecute slaves.
If the Gorillaz’ fifth studio album Humanz is the virtual band’s last, band creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett can hang their hats high. Even with a long five-year break between now and their last release “Do Ya Thing” in 2012, Albarn (the musical performer of the Gorillaz) has returned in top form.
At UB, students don’t always know photographers have taken a photo of them since many photographers use long lenses.
“When you come up those stairs, you present your colors,” barked John Turner like a grizzled marine sergeant.
Wiz Khalifa, Zara Larsson and Hippie Sabotage were featured in this year’s concert failing to pack Alumni Arena Friday evening.
Keji Omoboni Jones believes everyone is royalty. Omoboni Jones, a senior sociology and business major, takes from hairstyles, prints and her Nigerian culture and transforms them into elegant, wearable pieces.
Rashaad Holley wants the number 25 to symbolize a rebirth of black males.
The Albright-Knox Arts Gallery has received its largest single donation of art in its 155-year history.
In January, I reached out to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter via USPS. I provided the retired politician with a Q&A for The Spectrum, which he filled out and returned sometime in February.
As he performed his 1994 hit “Someone Else is Steppin’ in,” Guy walked off stage and traveled so deep into the floor level of the venue that he was no longer visible from the balcony. Audience members ran around trying to catch a glimpse of the action.
As museumgoers walked throughout UB’s Anderson gallery, UB dance students crawled out of the woodwork mimicking the works displayed throughout the gallery. The dancers wore Styrofoam 3D-printed replicas of masks from UB’s Cravens Collection – a collection of archaeological and ethnographic objects from around the world dating as far back as 4,500 BC – which they incorporated into their routine. Patrons had the opportunity to interact with exhibit artists during an artist talk Sunday afternoon. Each artist talked and answered audience questions about their work
Monsieur Periné performed two consecutive shows at the Center for the Arts on Tuesday night in its first-ever Buffalo show. The band, which won the 2015 “Best New Artist” category at the Latin Grammys, is notable for its on-stage quirkiness along with its ability to communicate with the audience. The band mesmerized fans and newcomers alike with a fresh approach to jazz.
Opinions may vary on this year’s Spring Fest lineup, but the only way to really know what to expect is to listen for yourself. Before the lights go down in Alumni Arena on April 28, it’s best to know the lyrics instead of pretending to. This playlist is a good start.
Lamar’s 14-track full-length LP, released on Friday, exhibits his range of pop and dark rap numbers. From broken crooning to reversal rapping, Lamar intelligently attempts to balance his joys and his pains throughout.
As the semester begins to wind down, many great shows will be stopping by the area. Make sure to check out this week’s gigs before schoolwork starts piling up.
UB’s Student Association opened Spring Fest ticket registration for all undergraduate students this morning at 10 a.m. More than 2,500 students registered for concert tickets by 11 a.m. The website slowed down considerably because of students logging on to the website, but it never crashed, according to SA president Matt Rivera.
On Tuesday afternoon, SA announced Wiz Khalifa would headline this year’s Spring Fest scheduled for April 28 in Alumni Arena. Swedish singer Zara Larsson and EDM duo Hippie Sabotage – comprised of brothers Kevin and Jeff Saurer – will accompany Khalifa on stage.
Earlier this year, Jamaican artist Ebony G. Patterson’s exhibit Dead Treez came to the UB Art Gallery at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit is currently on display in CFA until May 13.
Rapper Wiz Khalifa will be headlining this year’s Spring Fest, according to Student Association.
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