With midterms approaching, it’s important for students to remember to take breaks and prioritize their mental health. And sometimes, that means treating yourself with a frozen treat.
Selecting the perfect falafel in a city swarming with shawarma can be tricky, but The Spectrum has done the greasy work for you and found the five best falafel wraps in Buffalo. This Middle Eastern staple is making a statement in the 716 as there are now more than a dozen restaurants to pick from.
The next step toward global innovations and engagement is set to take place at the heart of UB. The Global Partner Studio, a platform through the Experiential Learning Network, will hold its first institute from Monday through Thursday on North Campus. The Inaugural GPS Institute will bring UB partners from around the world to share global innovations and discuss transformative ideas with the community.
Fall is officially here and this weekend marks the transition from September to October. With highs in the 60s this weekend and plenty to do, Buffalo is offering some great fall-opening activities.
The leaves are starting to change and so are styles. Top designers have already held runway shows forecasting fall’s upcoming clothing, accessory and beauty trends. Here are some styles to be on the lookout for as the semester continues.
Madeline Norton, a senior biomedical science major, was walking back from the UB football game on Sept. 15 when she and her friend were approached by two strangers.
Former U.S. Representative Bob Inglis (R-S.C.) cares about “climate realism,” and he’s going around the country to spread his message. Inglis spoke to over 30 UB community members in Student Union 210 on Thursday evening. Inglis talked about free enterprise, “high octane conservatism” and his justification for carbon taxes.
Your next DIY project doesn’t have to break the bank. The University Heights Tool Library can help save students money on everything from cordless drills to handsaws.
Your next walk across campus can be cashed in for a Starbucks gift card thanks to a popular app. Sweatcoin is a pedometer-like app that converts outdoor steps to credits. Users can spend credits on gifts in the Sweatcoin store, including Starbucks and Netflix gift cards, bookbags and even an iPhone 8.
Famed scholar and academic Spongebob Squarepants once declared the best part of secrets is “secretly telling someone your secret, thereby secretly adding another secret to their secret collection of secrets, secretly.” While The Spectrumis not a secret, fans and supporters of secret culture will not-so secretly hope these secrets are never seen.
If you want to use a meal credit at Sizzles on Saturday, you’ll have to wait until 9 p.m. Campus Dining & Shops changed its weekend dining options at the beginning of the fall semester.
Lara Hutson, director of undergraduate studies and a professor of biological sciences, regularly finds her lecture slides and the answers to her lab questions posted online.
Fall semester has begun and September is in full swing. As we near the end of summer and the beginning of fall, Buffalo has lots to offer students. If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, here are some activities happening around town this weekend. Niagara County Peach Festival Sept.
Giuli Bauman paid $250* for her textbooks last year, but until this semester, she had no idea how much she could save on her textbooks.
Opinions: everyone’s got them. As students, we often hear decisions made by or general messages from those in leadership positions.
Benjamin Corbett started out his collegiate career at the University at Pittsburgh in 2015. He planned on joining the university’s ROTC program to give back to the community, but officials discovered a scar on his back.
Put your paws in the air and wave ‘em like you just don’t care. Purrfect Cafe and Gallery at 1507 and 1509 Hertel Ave isset to open this summer.
Students at Buffalo State College and Canisius College can use Buffalo’s light rail and buses, free of charge. But at UB, a number of students have to dig into their own pockets for each $2 ride. Buffalo transit company NFTA offers area colleges and universities the CRAM pass.
Drop your books and pick up a newspaper. Although the school year hasn’t started up just yet, it’s never too late to stay updated on what’s happening in the media.
After finding out she was misdiagnosed with an ovarian tumor, Jean Kopperud became less involved in city life and went after her dreams.
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