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A view of Buffalo from the City Hall's observation deck.
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Places worth getting off campus for

While it’s easy to spend your college years moving strictly between campus, home and a couple of nearby spots, there is a whole region waiting to be explored. Take advantage of a unique vantage point being so close to Canada and Buffalo’s surrounding areas.  


A graphic with the title, "Buffalo's Best Thrift Shops."
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Buffalo’s best thrift shops

Thrifting is about more than just saving money, it can be a fun way to experiment with fashion while being more thoughtful about the purchases. Buying secondhand clothing gives the pieces another chance instead of immediately letting them become waste.  


Jay Pharaoh comedy show
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Jay Pharoah et al.

April 8, comedian Jay Pharoah greeted the audience in the Center for the Arts (CFA) by walking out on stage in a Goku ultra instinct jacket, with no opener. 


The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science is located outside of the Lockwood Library and serves to connect AI educators, researchers and students across the university.
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The future of the humanities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, supposedly, the unavoidable future. This is something many students majoring in the arts and the humanities have not only heard constantly, but have also felt in the change in curriculum.  



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