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Capen Conversations: 365 Days
By JUSTIN WEISS and REILLY MULLEN | Mar. 11, 2021March 11, 2020. Students awoke to blue skies and the promise of spring break. But by midday, everything had changed.
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One year later: UB students reflect on COVID-19
By REILLY MULLEN | Mar. 11, 2021March 11, 2020 was a Wednesday. The hustle and bustle of UB’s North Campus continued as classes winded down and students eagerly awaited spring break.
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UB professor brings 25-year passion project to life
By KARA ANDERSON | Mar. 7, 2021What do the president of a Vermont historical society, a Ph.D. student from Mali and a UB professor have in common? The answer: “Labor’s Fruit.”
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Shocking video shows students taunting, berating Black professor on Zoom
By JUSTIN WEISS | Feb. 25, 2021A shocking video appears to show a pair of students taunting and berating a female Black professor during an online sociology class last fall.
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‘Creating a kinder and more respectful world:’ Local brand teaches compassion
By JACK PORCARI | Feb. 17, 2021Tim Hickey, founder of the merchandise company respectandbekind, is on a mission to make a positive difference in the world.
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The best commercials from Super Bowl LV
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 9, 2021Even in a year when major companies like Budweiser, Coke and Pepsi pulled their ads, many businesses — from Jeep to TikTok — spent an estimated $5.5 million for every 30 seconds of air time.
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‘This opened up a whole lot of doors for me:’ Students take advantage of virtual study abroad trips
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Feb. 9, 2021Since August, Morgan Woodbeck has been working to spread information on menstrual health in rural Tanzania through one of UB’s study abroad programs. But unlike in previous years, Woodbeck hasn’t needed to leave her house.
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From zero to millions: UB students find success on TikTok
By VINDHYA BURUGUPALLI | Jan. 5, 2021Back in April, Benjamin Rein posted a 54 second video to TikTok, assuming no one would watch it. But within days, his notifications were flooded with thousands of likes, comments and views.
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How I decorated for Hanukkah
By SHIRA JACOBSON | Dec. 18, 2020Hanukkah is coming to an end, but the festivities are still in full swing; lights are being lit, chocolate is being eaten and songs are being sung.
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How to stay active (and sane) this winter break
By ABBY GRASTA | Dec. 16, 2020The Spectrum compiled a list of free workout videos and apps to help you get up and moving this winter.
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UB student forced into quarantine even though she is not sick
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Dec. 10, 2020Lauren Bilancia clicked the wrong answer on her daily health check.
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What you need to know about the COVID vaccine
By SHIRA JACOBSON | Dec. 8, 2020It has been nine months since COVID first ripped through the U.S., and there may finally be a light at the end of the tunnel.
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#SupportBlackBusinesses
By ALEXANDRA MOYEN | Dec. 7, 2020During Shop Black Week, BSU Historian Sanyia Julien was working her shift at Shake Shack in Brooklyn when a girl walked into the store selling sweatsuits for $120.
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10 podcasts to keep you interested this winter break
By ABBY KOLSTEE | Dec. 3, 2020Podcasts have become a useful source of media and entertainment for people who are constantly on the move. They can also benefit people who just want to lounge all day and crave something new and interesting to listen to.
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Fierce Fashion: Toronto clothing brand breaks the rules
By JACK PORCARI | Dec. 2, 2020Enter the realm of Hayley Elsaesser: a forward-thinking fashion designer focused on creating a place where everyone, including her models and team, can express themselves and feel comfortable in their own skin.
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No money, no problem: shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals
By ELIZABETH NAPOLITANO | Nov. 30, 2020You’re caught up in the frenzy of holiday shopping, but you already took a hammer to your piggy bank.
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The Vegan Grocery Store: One of only two in New York
By JACK PORCARI | Nov. 19, 2020In March of 2018, after 14 years of sustainable shopping, Gabbie Richards and other family members created a store that serves as a hub for the vegan community.
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The best cycling trails in Buffalo
By SHIRA JACOBSON | Nov. 18, 2020When the pandemic hit last March and the world shut down, gyms were no exception.
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The first time I had sex in public
By VALENTINA | Nov. 18, 2020The first time I had sex in public, I got caught by the police.
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‘We just need it:’ Students concerned after SUNY cancels spring break
By JUSTIN WEISS | Nov. 17, 2020Next semester, UB students may be enduring 15-straight weeks of classes, thanks to a SUNY directive canceling spring break due to COVID. The UB Faculty Senate will vote on the academic calendar on Tuesday, but it seems unlikely they will make any adjustments.
