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Hasina addressing the public 
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Former prime minister of Bangladesh given the death sentence

The July Revolution of 2024 marked a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political landscape, as members of Students Against Discrimination and other groups came together to demand change — most notably changes to the country’s quota system, which led to violent protests, the deaths of thousands and, more recently, a death sentence being issued for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.


Mamdani at a Rally in Bryant Park
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Zohran Mamdani’s promise to New York

Zohran Kwame Mamdani has lived many lives. But as of today, he holds the title of the first Muslim, Indian-Ugandan mayor of New York City — a feat that sent shockwaves through the entire city, surprised he was able to dethrone former Mayor Andrew Cuomo.


SoHo Bar in downtown Buffalo
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Friday nights in Buffalo

Friday nights look different for everyone, especially college students who juggle schoolwork, jobs and their own busy schedules. But when all is done, what can UB students do for fun?


Organization of Arab Students take on Halloween in style
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A very spooky 7alaween

This past Tuesday in Baldy 101, the Organization of Arab Students (OAS) held their first annual 7alaween, a new take on Halloween that combines traditional Arab dances with Halloween celebrations. 


Collage of the tattoos: each tattoo has a story to tell that connects the person who created it and the person who carries it.
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Find the tattoo that suits you best

Choosing your first tattoo can be overwhelming and intimidating considering they are like permanent pictures on your body. The biggest advice of other UB students who have experienced the needle’s sting: do not gamble with something you will wear for the rest of your life.


Dent Neurology, the largest outpatient Neurology practice in the United States.
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New breakthrough marks a major step in Huntington disease treatment

Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and drastically decreases quality of life. Although Huntington’s disease has been present for centuries, it was successfully treated for the first time, in September of 2025, by the company UniQure using a treatment called AMT-130.



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