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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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Criminal justice advocate and member of Central Park Five, Yusef Salaam speaks to Spectrum editors.
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The Spectrum’s exclusive interview with Yusef Salaam of the ‘Exonerated 5’

By JULIAN ROBERTS-GRMELA and ALEXANDRA MOYEN | Feb. 26, 2020

Yusef Salaam and the four other members of the ‘Exonerated 5’ did not receive compensation until 12 years after the Daily News declared ‘We got the wrong kids’ on Oct. 11, 2002.  Over a decade earlier, the ‘Exonerated 5’ were wrongfully accused of raping ‘The Central Park Jogger.’ Salaam was imprisoned for nearly seven years for a crime he did not commit. 

The stage where student performers read poetry and rapped.
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Students show love for black culture through art

By ELIZABETH NAPOLITANO and ALEXANDRA MOYEN | Feb. 23, 2020

Iaisha Johnson was “nervous” approaching the stage Friday night in Goodyear Hall. But once she finally stood in front of her 45 peers, she became more confident. For three minutes, Johnson shared her pride for her culture and was a force on stage. Whenever she said, “I’m black, y’all,” her audience responded, “how black?” in unity.

The Campus Tees store in the Student Union.
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Campus Dining and Shops reward points to expire ahead of new reward program launch

By ELIZABETH NAPOLITANO | Feb. 19, 2020

Students have until March 13 to redeem campus reward points at UB Campus Tees. After that, points awarded through dining dollar purchases, campus cash purchases and meal swipes will expire.  Under the current program, students can use points at any time during their UB career, but participants forfeit all accumulated points if they have not reactivated their dining plan within 12 consecutive months. Many students, unaware of the program’s rules and restrictions, unknowingly forfeited their points by failing to redeem them before the end of the 12-month period. Now, students hope others will take advantage of the program before the March 13 deadline to avoid forfeiting their points, too.

Condoms at CVS.
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Protect yourself

By REILLY MULLEN | Feb. 9, 2020

With STD rates on the rise, students may need a refresher on their middle school “sex-ed” classes. Students are having unprotected sex –– according to The Spectrum sex survey, 23.3% of students who are sexually active say they do not use any form of contraception –– leaving them vulnerable to sexually-transmitted disease diagnoses and unwanted pregnancies. UB offers several types of contraceptives to students for free. All you have to do is schedule an appointment at Michael Hall –– which offers free STD and pregnancy testing –– to find out what best fits your needs. Emergency contraceptives, like Plan B, are available on North and South Campus, but they aren’t cheap.

Students for Sensible Drug Policy is an organization that focuses on changing public views on drug use and abuse.
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Discussing Drugs

By ELIZABETH NAPOLITANO | Feb. 5, 2020

Avishai Afek said he knows students are doing drugs but felt those who struggle with drug use don’t know where to turn. So he created a place for students to freely talk about drug use and drug policy.

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Broke b---h gift guide

By REILLY MULLEN and BELINDA THONGSAVANH | Dec. 4, 2019

Students often struggle to find cute and creative gifts that won’t break the bank. But don’t fret, we compiled a holiday gift guide with cost-efficient, thoughtful and non-denominational gifts that show loved ones how much they are appreciated and won’t ‘sleigh’ your bank account.

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The Disney+ takeover

By ASHLEY GUGLIELMO | Dec. 4, 2019

Many UB students have invited a mouse into their homes. But they aren’t putting out traps, they’re making popcorn and getting ready for a nostalgia-binge.

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‘Fragile’

By JACKLYN WALTERS | Nov. 25, 2019

Haley Sheehan stands at the podium in front of her public speaking class, notecards in hand. She’s the first to present all semester. She looks at her professor and the 24-person audience and nods, signaling she’s ready. She takes a deep breath. “I’m a stripper,” she says.

Shea’s Performing Arts Center hosted the national tour of “Jersey Boys” from Nov. 15th to 17th.
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‘Jersey Boys’ takes Buffalo crowd back in a ‘time machine’ of its own

By REILLY MULLEN and ISABELLA FORTUNATO | Nov. 17, 2019

Audience members shielded their eyes as they were blinded by the same light 1960s rock band the Four Seasons experienced at its sold-out shows. The "Jersey Boys” cast members faced upstage, with their backs turned toward the audience as they shared the feeling of stardom with the nostalgic crowd, some of whom were fans of the foursome since their start.

Owners Jessica and Ashley Fox pride themselves on creating a safe-space for patrons and employees by prioritizing the hiring of minorities.
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Putting new meaning to the phrase '2-in-1'

By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Nov. 17, 2019

Oak and Iron is breaking boundaries in Buffalo’s tattoo community as the first tattoo shop with a full-service salon, priding itself on being one of the most inclusive studios in the area.  The shop’s slogan is “keep Buffalo beautiful,” and the owners do just that. Married owners Ashley and Jessica Fox created the shop in response to the “male-dominated” tattoo community, hoping to create a safe space for patrons and employees. They prioritize hiring artists and estheticians from marginalized communities and support the community through charity efforts.

UB’s Challah for Hunger bakes Challah for their 2018 hunger relief drive.
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Hungry for change

By CHLOE FERNEY | Nov. 13, 2019

UB’s Challah for Hunger is holding its annual Campus Hunger Awareness Week from Nov. 18-22 in response to roughly 41% of four-year university and community college students who “do not know where their next meal is coming from.”  Challah for Hunger, a national organization taking action against hunger, will be selling and delivering fresh challah, a Jewish pastry, for $3 throughout the Buffalo area. Chabad of Buffalo has offered its house and supplies for the cause. Students on the Chabad board and Greek Life volunteers will be baking the challah. Patrons must preorder challah through Challah for Hunger’s online form by Nov. 15 and the group will bake and deliver the orders on Sunday Nov. 17. All proceeds will go toward local hunger relief through FeedMore WNY, a collaboration between The Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.

Snow covers the academic spine early this week.
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There’s snow place like Buffalo

By JULIAN ROBERTS-GRMELA , SAMANTHA VARGAS and REILLY MULLEN | Nov. 13, 2019

It’s only November, but “Barefoot Longboard Guy” Matthew Romanyk has to wear shoes again. Buffalo’s winter is quickly approaching and a thick layer of snow blankets UB’s campuses. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the Western New York area on Sunday and Monday and Tuesday’s flurries resulted in a record 11.1 inches of snow for Nov. 11. Winter weather can be expected to last roughly until April and, while some students were ready for the abrupt weather change in Buffalo, others were less prepared.

BSU and CSA presented videos by Marianne Williamson and Dr. Umar Johnson speaking about reparations. The reparations discussion was held at Student Union on Thursday.
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UB students weigh in on reparations for slavery

By JULIAN ROBERTS-GRMELA | Nov. 10, 2019

Jeffery Clinton says he can’t forgive or forget the injustices his family and community endured throughout U.S. history. Clinton, a senior English and African American studies major and president of the African American Studies Academic Association, is a descendant of slaves. 

Liberal party leader Justin Trudeau hopes to win back the support of Canadian citizens following his recent controversies, including brownface, corruption and alleged sexual assault.
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‘Running through the six with my votes’

By REILLY MULLEN | Nov. 3, 2019

While Americans watched the umpteenth Democratic debate, a monumental faceoff was happening just a few miles north of Buffalo.  Oct. 21 marked Canada’s 43rd parliamentary election, complete with the drastic approval ratings, numerous scandals and controversial seat changes that make election seasons so exciting.

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