Interview with an author
By MARINA NOACK | Nov. 26For Laura Marris, a visiting assistant professor and author here at UB, helping to guide students and future writers to their futures is a well nurtured passion.
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The wonders of CFA
By MEGAN BOYCE | Nov. 19
A Master Class on Superior Wit
By MARINA NOACK | Nov. 12
Love in the City of Light
By BOB SECK | Feb. 11
‘To dream the impossible dream’: Michael Formato’s last bow at UB
By ALEX NOVAK | Mar. 1, 2023
UB SARPA acts as a hub of friendship and fun for UB students
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 16, 2022More Extras
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25 must-try Nintendo Switch ports
By ANASTASIA WILDS and JACK PORCARI | Mar. 10, 2021With the re-release of “Apex Legends” Tuesday, Nintendo Switch owners are sure to enjoy one thing: high quality ports.
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The five most anticipated video games this spring
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Feb. 1, 2021The new year has just begun, but the gaming industry has already hit the ground running.
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The top 5 most-anticipated video games of fall 2020
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Sep. 28, 2020There’s no shortage of video game releases this fall to drain UB students’ time and bank accounts. We can’t go out much anymore, but we can stay home and discover new worlds. Here are some of The Spectrum’s favorite video games dropping this fall.
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March Madness, but for gamers
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Feb. 23, 2020March will be a great month for both sports and video games. As basketball fans look forward to March Madness, there are several highly anticipated video games dropping to stir up some “madness” in gamers as well. To help readers know what's coming up and what to look for, we’ve compiled a list of the most anticipated March 2020 releases.
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2020 PLASMA speaker series begins with a new approach to video games
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Feb. 5, 2020While social attitudes have been changing in recent years, LGBTQ+ representation remains limited in all forms of media, including video games. But the unique qualities in video games may allow for representation even without LGBTQ+ characters, through “queer naratives.”
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Games to warm up with this winter
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Jan. 14, 2020For many students, winter break is an excellent time to recover from the exhausting fall semester. But as the January days grow colder and drag on, a break can become boring. So what to do when you have an entire month to yourself? Play video games of course.
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Where do you fit on the political spectrum?
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Nov. 3, 2019Everyone has heard of political parties, but many don’t know what they actually mean. What makes a Democrat different from a Republican? And what the heck is a Libertarian?
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UB gamers show mixed feelings toward Blizzard’s Hong Kong controversy
By ALEX WHETHAM | Nov. 3, 2019One of the gaming world’s beloved companies is facing criticism after a top gamer showed support for Hong Kong. On Oct. 8, Blizzard, creator of games like World of Warcraft and Overwatch, announced it would ban and revoke prize money from Hearthstone pro and Hong Kong native Ng Wai Chung (username Blitzchung). Chung, who won the company’s Asia-Pacific Hearthstone Grandmasters Tournament, wore a mask during an interview to show solidarity with Hong Kong natives looking to retain autonomy from maintain China.
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Cosplay artform brings UB students together
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Oct. 16, 2019When Jennifer Dudzinski started her freshman year at UB, she had one friend and a casual interest in cosplay –– an artform where people create and wear costumes of characters from movies, books, video games and other forms of media. After her friend persuaded her to join the UB Cosplay Club, Dudzinski, who had no prior experience making costumes, says she fell in love.
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From ghosts to 1980s China: The best upcoming video games
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Oct. 9, 2019Video games can be a welcome distraction from university life, whether you game alone or with friends. Some people turn to the classics: Mario Kart, Dark Souls, Halo. But for those who are bored of their usual gaming go-tos, some interesting titles are hitting shelves soon.
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Department of Media Studies puts class cap on lab fee charges for semester, looks into changing fee
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Sep. 4, 2019Students who have taken a media study production class know the department requires an extra $125 lab fee. Students have had to pay this fee for each production class they take –– regardless of how often the course uses the resources.
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Jim Norton brings his honesty to the Buffalo comedy scene
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Aug. 28, 2019Jim Norton became interested in stand-up comedy when he was 12 years old. Now, Norton performs at sold-out shows across the country and runs a radio show on weekday mornings. He has also created several podcasts, appeared in a few comedy shows, published two books and may have a small role in the upcoming Netflix feature film “The Irishman.”
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Gamer guide: The most anticipated fall and winter games
By ANDREW SAFE | Nov. 12, 2016These coming weeks are filled with highly anticipated video game releases on many different platforms, including handhelds and consoles. Take a study break and free yourself from the stress of exams and elections with one of these exciting games.
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Around town: Buffalo events that won’t break the bank
By ANDREW SAFE | Sep. 10, 2016The second week of classes is finished and you’re likely stressing over due dates already. A great way to take your mind off of schoolwork is to get off campus and explore Buffalo. Take a study break with these exciting events that won’t break the bank.
