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A student reads a book inside the Music Library alone. Faculty and students still have concerns over the library's future, following the retirement of the library’s archivist.

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Uncertain and understaffed

By THOMAS ZAFONTE | Feb. 17, 2019

UB’s Music Library is now down to only one part-time librarian, which leaves the future of the library unknown. Former music librarian John Bewley is no longer an active librarian, according to Elizabeth Adelman, interim vice provost for University Libraries. Bewley, who retired this January, was the only music archivist at the library, according to UB Libraries’ website. The Spectrum reported in December that music faculty and students were concerned for the future of the library, following cuts to the staff. Bewley was the last librarian working with a music degree at the library.

Drag queen Victoria Jenkins (left) gets tied up in ropes by shibari artist Daryle “Twist Ties” McKnight (right). For both Jenkins and McKnight, the art is about aesthetic rather than sexual pleasure.

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Chains and whips excite audience at Fetish Night

By TANVEEN VOHRA | Feb. 16, 2019

A crack of a whip ran through the air as dominatrix Sade von Masoch spanked her “hellcats.” The crowd counted up to 40; the number of spanks for Masoch’s birthday.

Students walk through the Student Association’s museum for Black History Month in the SU lobby. The Black Student Union, African Student Association and SA are trying to spread awareness for Black History Month.

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Commemorating with community

By ALEXANDRA MOYEN | Feb. 14, 2019

The Black Student Union, African Student Association and the Student Association are looking to spread awareness for Black History Month this February.

Photo Illustration of students eating Sugar Babies caramels. UB students are finding life as a sugar baby as an alluring cash-making alternative.

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Seeking broke girls

By Isabella Nurt | Feb. 11, 2019

Krystina Minckal* was struggling. Her minimum-wage job at FedEx was not covering her car payments last year. Single and broke, Minckal decided to look for a sugar daddy.

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Best sex and love podcasts

By LEAH HIGGINS | Feb. 11, 2019

You could have all of your sex questions answered while mindlessly walking to class. All you have to do is turn off your tired daily mix and let your headphones transport you from the Baldy walkway to a Marvin Gaye music video. Last year brought us some of the best sex podcasts yet, and here are the ones you should be listening to.

The Career Services office space at 259 Capen Hall. UB’s new career program, Here to Career, will work alongside Career Services to give students a better experience at school.

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Working for the future

By THOMAS ZAFONTE | Feb. 7, 2019

UB is looking to transform the job search experience with a new program: Here to Career. The program, which works directly with Student Life and Career Services, will give students on-campus jobs and pair them with advisers from multiple UB departments. This semester marks the launch of the program.

Father Roy Herberger stands in the congregation space at the Newman Center. Herberger recently returned from a suspension from the Buffalo Diocese after being exonerated from a sexual abuse complaint.

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Life after controversy

By Isabella Nurt | Feb. 3, 2019

Father Roy Herberger, a priest at UB’s Newman Center, returned to active ministry in December. He returned to a warm welcome in light of a six-month suspension, caused by a sexual abuse claim.

Students taking notes during a large lecture in 170 Fillmore Hall. Students have extra time this semester to add a class to their schedule, after the add/drop period was pushed back following last week’s storm.

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Best classes to join during add/drop period

By THOMAS ZAFONTE | Feb. 3, 2019

Spring is here, but that doesn’t mean you’re not still panicking to figure out your schedule. Most students may have a heavy workload already and are looking for classes that are more enjoyable rather than tedious. We’ve compiled some classes that are not only worthwhile to take, but won’t feel so burdensome once midterm and final exams season hits. This list should come in handy after UB extended the spring semester add/drop deadline to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.

Freshman Ben Meister skis behind his friend’s jeep on North Campus. Meister and three of his friends became internet famous after their ski adventure during Wednesday’s snow day.

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Blizzard Boys

By BRENTON BLANCHET | Feb. 3, 2019

Ben Meister, Ethan Pitts, Michael Herrick and their Jeep-driving friend Grady became the most popular guys on campus Wednesday; after Barstool Buffalo shared a video of them shredding across campus on Instagram. University Police reported three incidents of illegal car-rear skiing on Wednesday. The freshman group’s ski trip was a product of YouTube inspiration, 10 years of skiing experience and having a friend with a car –– something not all freshmen are used to.

On Monday, St. Joseph’s University Parish held a panel on how Catholics and the Diocese can move forward after the sexual abuse scandal.  The Roman Catholic Church is in the midst of a sexual assault crisis which has affected Catholics around the world and right in Buffalo.

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A testament of faith

By BENJAMIN BLANCHET , THOMAS ZAFONTE and JACKLYN WALTERS | Dec. 6, 2018

Monsignor Patrick Keleher of UB’s Newman Center does not want Catholic students to lose faith, despite the reemergence of a 17-year sexual abuse scandal that has again rocked the Catholic Church.

The Music Library is a 51-year-old collection of 224,000 scores, LPs and more located in Baird Hall.

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Music faculty, students concerned with Music Library's future

By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Dec. 6, 2018

James Currie is worried about the future of UB’s Music Library. Since he came to UB 15 years ago, he said, he has seen dramatic changes to the library.

Renuka Ramanadhan, a business administration major, is currently recovering in the hospital after being hit by a car outside her Hadley Village apartment.

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Rooting for Renuka Ramanadhan

By TANVEEN VOHRA | Dec. 6, 2018

International student Renuka Ramanadhan bought a Calvin Klein coat last summer to help her survive her second Buffalo winter. But she hasn’t shown it off to her friends this winter.

Students scatter from the South Campus when police released canisters of tear gas during an anti-Vietnam War demonstration.

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An academic revolution: Professors, community members reflect on UB's active political past

By Isabella Nurt | Dec. 3, 2018

It was 1970 and Bruce Jackson was eating his typical dinner near South Campus. But Jackson, a new faculty member at the time, noticed trouble.

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More than a number: How UB responds to mental health emergencies, concerns on campus

By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Nov. 19, 2018

Nearly every day at UB’s Counseling Services office, mental health officials respond to a student in a state of crisis, university reports show.

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Water you drinking?

By KIRSTEN DEAN | Nov. 19, 2018

Water from fountains around campus is H2Okay, according to a Spectrum study. Though the pH of water from some fountains fell below recommended U.S. Environmental Protection Agency levels, the water on North Campus was consistently safe to drink and free of harmful metals like lead, the study found.

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Buffalo's Flyest

By Isabella Nurt | Nov. 19, 2018

One of the most celebrated American holidays is fast approaching: Black Friday. This week, millions will stampede into chain clothing stores across the nation to snag the hottest trends. But if you prefer not to join the masses in this major frenzy, try visiting some locally owned stores instead.

Tristan Reynolds, a senior mechanical engineering major and SU manager, discussed how the Student Union is not student-friendly. Club officials, SA government and others involved in the SU met on Wednesday to discuss UB’s Student Union Master Plan.

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The Student Union of the future

By KIRSTEN DEAN | Nov. 15, 2018

In 1984, UB built the Student Activities Center, now called the Student Union. Now, 34 years later, UB is looking to update the most-populated building for students on campus. SA leaders, club officials and other UB community members gathered on Wednesday in SU Room 250 to discuss plans to move the union into the current century.

Nofisat Olajumoke-Adekunle shared her experiences as an international student at the panel luncheon on Monday.

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UB community members undecided in university's commitment to international students

By TANVEEN VOHRA | Nov. 15, 2018

Daae Jung said she believes international students should demand a refund from UB. “I mean what are [international students] getting, other than this really traumatizing experience of isolation and even humiliation,” Jung, a graduate student in the English department, asked.

Drag queen Alice Raige answered questions from the community during the Q&A portion of the drag show on Friday.

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Drag in the day

By TANVEEN VOHRA | Nov. 12, 2018

Angel Yutig, a junior health and human services major, said she never thought she’d see the day someone would deepthroat a dildo in the middle of the Student Union.

Dr. Zachary Schlader stands in front of a temperature-controlled room that he uses in many of his studies. Schlader, an assistant professor in the department of exercise and nutrition sciences, conducts research on exercise physiology, behavior and thermoregulation.

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A thermo-dynamic professor

By KIRSTEN DEAN | Nov. 12, 2018

From 2002 to 2006, Dr. Zachary Schlader controlled the post as a power forward for the Austin Peay State University Governors basketball team. But there was an off-the-court problem. Schlader’s class schedule conflicted with hoops. As a biology major, he needed to take chemistry and biology labs, but practice got in the way.