The Haunted Union is a transformation of our everyday space into a spooky, terrifying maze. “It was actually scarier than I thought it would be,” said Austin Nagelhout, a sophomore media study major. “I thought since it was a low-budget school event it wouldn’t be that fun, but I really enjoyed it.”
After working for 32 years and personally bringing in more than two and a half million dollars in grant money, Michael Basinski, curator of UB’s poetry collection, is retiring. UB has one of the largest collections of poetry in the nation, including original manuscripts and unpublished works by some of the world’s most renowned poets.
Tanner Miller was always attracted to women. But he didn’t like the term “lesbian” and didn’t know why. He never felt comfortable with his sexual orientation.
The Undergraduate Society of Feminists, or Undergrad SoFem for short, began meeting weekly at the beginning of the 2016 Fall Semester. They meet at 5:45 p.m. every Thursday to discuss important and often sensitive issues surrounding feminism in our society, including consent, sex education and even religion.
Brooklyn-based indie group Lucius will be playing at Babeville this week. Singers Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, whose lo-fi pop approach is very much compelling, head Lucius. The band is touring to promote their second album Good Grief, which was released in March to moderate acclaim. The album features infectious lyrics and instrumentation on songs like “Born Again Teen” and “Gone Insane.”
Marissa Smith always had a passion for dancing, but because she is a health and human sciences major, she couldn’t take academic dance classes at UB. Academic dance classes at UB are not open to students who are not dance or theater majors.
With Halloween just around the corner, many are eager to celebrate one of the nation’s most popular holidays. Some students go to parties or dress up in costumes, but for those of us who like to celebrate in a more laid-back fashion, here’s a list of great flicks to get spooky with.
For 11 months, Johanan McDowell was in an unmelodious hell of Kanye West’s design. From July 2015 to May 2016, the synth assault that opens West’s 2013 album Yeezus on the song “On Sight” was all that went through the film student’s head.
Buffalo has a bunch of concerts this week, which include John Mellencamp and The Record Company. Avoid clowning around and go hear some great music in the area.
Partially Normal Clothing Company started off as a joke, but soon turned into a business. UB student Brendan Cox, a junior economics major, his brother Evan Cox, and Ryan Thompson, an integrated marketing communications major at John Carroll University, were hanging out when they thought of starting their own business. The idea of starting a clothing company was a conversation over winter break that later turned into reality.
Chris Banks, also known as Young Scholar, vividly remembers the boos and jeers that emerged from the crowd while he performed on tour in Philadelphia.
Can Xue was born in China in 1953, right on the cusp of the Anti-Rightist Movement. Years later, her intellectual parents and family were persecuted and she was unable to complete her education. She was alienated and the feeling of isolation is what made Xue the Chinese surrealist writer she is today.
Whether you have a taste in conscious rap or death-metal, there’s something for everyone that’s only a short drive away. Stick around Queen City and kick back with a few friends at some of these marvelous musical offerings.
It’s rare to go to a concert and be inches away from the headlining act. But Trombone Shorty is a rare experience, as he parades through the audience and gives Buffalo a taste of the Mardi Gras spirit.
There are many great seasonal spots to explore within an hour’s drive and The Spectrum is here to tell you about a few that won’t break the bank.
October is upon us, so prepare for a surge of big horror releases sure to tingle the spine and chill to the bone.
It’s that time of year again – the turn from September to October marks the beginning of a lot of fall festivities. However, fall doesn’t mark the end of summer’s wide range of concerts to attend. This week we have rock stars, a jazz group and other multi-genre artists stopping by the Buffalo area to perform. Forget the outdoor activities for a moment and head indoors to see some great live artists.
The city of Buffalo and the surrounding region are very unique and packed with history. Although Buffalo may appear to be an average city, there are a variety of products that are only sold and manufactured here and talked about by the entire country.
Hollywood may be miles away, but Buffalo is no stranger to the silver screen. Many film and television productions have taken advantage of the city’s unique metropolitan architecture and landmarks.
We’re supposed to eat three square meals a day – but where? UB has a variety of options on campus, but off campus is an entirely new world.
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