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The team that put together the Ellicott Renaissance on Friday.
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An event fit for a queen: Ellicott’s Renaissance Fair

UB events are quite common, but one as unique and successful as Ellicott’s Renaissance Fair is quite the opposite. The fair, held on March 28 from 8-11 p.m. in The Landing, featured diverse food and activities that stayed true to the theme while keeping fairgoers engaged.


A graphic for the article "Romance on a Budget."
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Romance on a budget

We see it every year: fine dining, flowers and a fancy box of chocolates. It’s a classic strategy in the Valentine’s Day playbook, and it never fails to score. There’s just one problem: it’s too expensive. Love is in the air, but your bank account doesn't have to be.


A graphic of a Valentine's Day-themed gift.
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Spectrum recommends: Worst Valentine’s Day gifts

While Valentine’s Day may be a polarizing ‘holiday,’ it’s no surprise that there’s always some pressure on finding the perfect gift for your significant other. Whether you’re trying to be funny or just don’t know what to get, here’s some gifts that may get you broken up with:


Students enjoyed a night of music, arcade games and giveaways at The Landing.
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RHA hosts silent disco at The Landing

On Jan. 31, the Residence Hall Association (RHA) hosted Silent Disco of the Decades. At their first large-scale event of the spring, wireless headphones filled students’ ears with tunes from 1950 to 2025.


A table full of famous Thanksgiving dishes.
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UB students share their favorite Thanksgiving foods

The new holiday lineup at Starbucks and fall-themed decorations throughout UB’s campuses can only mean one thing: Thanksgiving is right around the corner. With Thanksgiving break less than two weeks away, UB students are eager to get home to their families’ annual festivities and enjoy holiday foods. These foods topped their list of favorites:


A picture of the two UB students who know how to plan a 21st birthday celebration, Kassidy Flanagan and Jillian Byers.
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How to celebrate your 21st in Buffalo

Ringing in the late birthday queens, kings and royalty, most UB seniors have turned 21. Early graduates, this doesn’t apply, sorry. For fourth-years, it’s time to pass the torch and give some advice on how to ring in your twenty-first. 


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