James Stavridis spoke at the Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Oct. 21 about international adversaries, alliances and other geopolitical risks.
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.
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.
Located in the Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital by South Campus, the Center for Sleep Disorders Research is UB’s official institute for studying all things related to sleep.
Right in the heart of Buffalo, abandoned, injured and displaced dogs get a second chance at a better life through Buffalo Underdogs Rescue, a local nonprofit organization that has been operating since 2018.
UB’s Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Culture, founded in 1968 by a group of Shakespearean scholars, continues to remain active until this day.
The Spectrum is here to pitch some of our favorites, so hopefully you can find something you love to add to your rotation.
Gurucharan Nethi, a sophomore at UB, has always dreamed of being an actor. Although he’s currently a business major, he spends his nights practicing monologues, perfecting his Bollywood dance craft and constantly dreaming of a life where acting would be his primary pursuit. Through hard work and determination, he was able to feature in his first film.
During the pandemic, many students were exposed to a “new” kind of coursework that has existed at colleges for years: classes where all instruction is conducted virtually, rather than in a physical classroom.
“A reader lives a thousand lives before they die. The person who never reads lives only one.” Author George R.R. Martin reflects the transformative power of reading, showing how books can transport a person through insightful experiences.
Fraternities and sororities are cultural phenomena that date back to 1776. Greek life has cemented itself as a core aspect of college culture and now, almost two-and-a-half centuries later, Greek letters can be seen almost anywhere in universities across the U.S. UB is no exception, as it is home to a wide array of fraternities and sororities.
For more than two decades, the anime and manga “One Piece” has captivated audiences with its story of pirates chasing freedom and adventure.
The University at Buffalo’s equestrian team may not be as well known as the school’s football or basketball programs, but the riders are making their mark in competition.
The UB African Student Association (ASA) hosted a glow-in-the-dark extravaganza in Student Union (SU).
In the basement of Baldy Hall, across from Lockwood library, lies a playground and a classroom that belong to the Early Childhood Research Center (ECRC).
Who are the kids who identify as emo, goth, or alt and what do they all have in common? I interviewed six UB students who identify either as emo, goth or are generally interested in alternative fashion.
Living in Western New York has some perks, especially during the fall season. I've had the privilege of enjoying all of these fall activities and I'm done gate keeping them from everyone.
Misuta Chow’s, Buffalo’s only Japanese-American restaurant and arcade, is set to close on Sept. 7. The space offered UB students a culturally unique mix of food, aesthetic and energy.
Two UB Burmese students raised funds to support relief for Myanmar after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on March 28, causing a death toll of about 3,800.
As the 2024-25 year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to spotlight The Spectrum— the reporters, editors and photographers who’ve made it all happen.
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