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Making care trauma informed
By JACOB WOJTOWICZ | Mar. 3Within the past decade, the term “trauma” has become a cultural buzzword.
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UB Stampede: Friend or Foe?
By AGNES KEOUGH | Feb. 24As UB’s transportation system, UB Stampede aims to connect students with every part of campus. Students disagree, believing that it continuously falls short in delivering fast and efficient transportation.
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The study of bullying: why it matters
By JACOB WOJTOWICZ | Feb. 24The Alberti Center was founded in 2010 after receiving an endowment from Jean Alberti, a psychologist who graduated from UB in 1970, receiving her Ph.D. in educational psychology.
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The winners of International Fiesta 2026
By SAQIB KHAN | Feb. 17On Feb. 14, more than 300 performers with 14 competition and exhibition teams graced the International Fiesta (IF) stage, putting on a stunning performance that left viewers blown away.
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“A hidden gem”: the Center for Assistive Technology
By JACOB WOJTOWICZ | Feb. 17Assistive technology is vital for the disability community, ranging from a pencil grip for individuals who struggle with fine motor skills to a speech-generating device used by individuals with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Assistive technology is significant in making the lives of disabled individuals easier, from low-tech to high-tech services.
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A conversation with Kevin Olusola
By MARIA ARANGO and SAQIB KHAN | Feb. 15Grammy-winning acapella group Pentatonix member and a solo artist, Kevin Olusola pioneered a unique art of “celloboxing.” A blend of classical cello playing and beatboxing, “cellboxing” doesn’t quite fit anywhere — a central aspect in Olusola’s first solo album, “Dawn of a Misfit.”
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International Fiesta competitors share their thoughts ahead of the big day
By SAQIB KHAN | Feb. 14International Fiesta (IF) is an annual UB event where international and minority student organizations have the opportunity to express their cultures on the big stage.
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Spectrum Recommends: Best love songs
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Feb. 10Valentine’s Day is approaching, and whether you’re spending it with your significant other, someone else you love, or just by yourself, it’s a great time to talk about our favorite love songs.
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Indigenous Hub on campus approaching one year anniversary
By EMMA WILSON | Feb. 10Located on the sixth floor of Clemens Hall, there is a space designed to represent Haudenosaunee and Indigenous cultures, and is continually serving as the ground we strive for success on.
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On-campus nail techs: affordable manicures and a listening ear
By AGNES KEOUGH | Feb. 10Without a car, free time and extra spending money, students are left without many options. Luckily, some students on campus have taken this deficiency and created an opportunity.
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The college situationship: UB students
By SOPHIA LEE | Feb. 10When it comes to romance, situationships are often the first experience that pop into college students’ minds.
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What are you doing for Black History Month?
By AMBER MANTO | Feb. 10The month also celebrates all aspects of Black culture, allowing for an emphasis to be put on uplifting marginalized and oppressed communities.
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Spectrum Recommends: Our favorite holiday movies
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Dec. 10The semester is finally coming to a close, and once finals are over, we know what it's like to be searching for something to do to fill your time.
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The remarkable life of Madeline Davis
By JACOB WOJTOWICZ | Dec. 10One of the two delegates who spoke on the resolution was a lesbian from Buffalo: her name was Madeline Davis.
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How to survive the Buffalo winter
By JARED BUDIANSKY | Dec. 10Here’s what can be used to make this snowy season more comfortable.
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Pregame energy: tailgating with Bills Mafia
By LEXI ERDOLINO | Dec. 10Before most people in Buffalo are even awake, the parking lots around Highmark Stadium begin to come alive for home and away games.
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Lesbian bars in Buffalo: a brief history
By NADIA BRACH | Dec. 3The current amount of existing gay oriented bars, especially lesbian bars, has been in a decline for years. While a few gay bars exist in the city of Buffalo, there are no bars catering specifically to queer women.
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The shutdown ends, but Buffalo still struggles
By ABIGAIL INMAN | Dec. 3t’s been three weeks since the federal government has reopened after a 43-day shutdown, but communities across the country — including here in Buffalo — are still feeling the repercussions.
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Food insecurity on campus: the UB Veggie Van aims to contest
By JACOB WOJTOWICZ | Nov. 26The Veggie Van is essentially a mobile farmers market, with the goal of providing adequate, healthy and nutritious food. In a 2023 survey conducted by the UB Veggie Van, an estimated 50% to 60% of UB students reported some form of food insecurity.
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Moms, cops and ranch dressing at Eric Andre Comedy Show
By NADIA BRACH | Nov. 26Students filed into the Center for the Arts (CFA) in packs beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20, to see a comedian renowned for his surreal and unconventional comedy on “The Eric Andre Show.”
