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As a part of National Depression Screening Day, Professor Frank Krzystofiak in the School of Management uses his background as an educator to discuss why some students suffer from depression. Amanda Low, The Spectrum
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Dealing with depression

As a part of National Depression Screening Day, Professor Frank Krzystofiak in the School of Management uses his background as an educator to discuss why some students suffer from depression.


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The food of tomorrow

There may be some truth in bumper stickers that say, ?No farmers, no food,? said Kelley Mosher. The senior environmental design and environmental studies major attended a talk held at South Campus on Friday by David W.


This week, UB is full of new opportunities for its students, athletes and faculty. DeShawn Henry, a sophomore civil engineering major, spent the summer researching solar disinfection by using a solar lens to heat and disinfect water and hopes to make a difference in the world.
Derek Drocy, The Spectrum
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The Spectrum's Top 5: What you missed this week

This week, UB is full of new opportunities for its students, athletes and faculty. DeShawn Henry, a sophomore civil engineering major, spent the summer researching solar disinfection by using a solar lens to heat and disinfect water and hopes to make a difference in the world. Derek Drocy, The Spectrum UB is changing and The Spectrum has taken note.


DeShawn Henry, a sophomore civil engineering major, spent the summer researching solar disinfection by using a solar lens to heat and disinfect water.
Derek Drocy, The Spectrum
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Through the solar lens

DeShawn Henry, a sophomore civil engineering major, spent the summer researching solar disinfection by using a solar lens to heat and disinfect water. Derek Drocy, The Spectrum DeShawn Henry wants to make a difference in the world. He started with a tall-wooden frame with plastic sheeting sitting on top.


Hong Kong students gathered in the Student Union on Oct. 1 to make posters in support of the ongoing pro-democratic protests.
Courtesy Johnathon Lau
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Hong Kong Officials Call Off Talks With Protestors

Hong Kong students gathered in the Student Union on Oct. 1 to make posters in support of the ongoing pro-democratic protests. Courtesy Johnathon Lau If Kayo Lee was home in Hong Kong, he?d be sitting on the city?s streets baring an umbrella and fighting for the freedom to vote without China?s influence. The UB student and senior psychology major is doing his best to be part of the ?Umbrella Revolution? while he is studying in Buffalo. For about two weeks thousands of student protesters have camped out in some of Hong Kong?s busiest streets, using umbrellas as shields from police officer?s pepper spray and tear gas. And now, the meeting with Hong Kong?s government officials protesters have been fighting for will not happen.


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Hong Kong Officials Call Off Talks With Protestors

Caption If Kayo Lee was home in Hong Kong, he?d be sitting on city?s streets baring an umbrella and fighting for freedom to vote without China?s influence. The UB student and senior psychology major is doing his best to be part of the ?Umbrella Revolution? while he is studying in Buffalo. For about two weeks thousands of student protesters have camped out in some of Hong Kong?s busiest streets, using umbrellas as shields from police officer?s pepper spray and tear gas. And now, the meeting with Hong Kong?s government officials protesters have been fighting for will not happen.


In an effort to revitalize Buffalo, Gov. Cuomo called for the relocation of seven companies on UB’s Campuses and buildings, including the UB Downtown Gateway Building.
Yusong Shi, The Spectrum
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START-ing the Queen City

In an effort to revitalize Buffalo, Gov. Cuomo called for the relocation of seven companies on UB?s Campuses and buildings, including the UB Downtown Gateway Building. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum This spring, UB students will have the opportunity to intern at businesses new to Buffalo, thanks to a multi-million dollar initiative spearheaded by New York State. In a July visit to UB?s South Campus, Gov.


UB students without cars will often use the NFTA metro system, but also
find the rail inconvenient to use. Some feel commuter passes will incentivize
students to use public transportation. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum
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Rail roadblocks

UB students without cars will often use the NFTA metro system, but also find the rail inconvenient to use.


The Academies introduced a group of 24 UB students to renovated historic buildings in Buffalo through the Buffalo Creative Re-Use tour. They visited sights like the Historic Buffalo Central Terminal and Central Park Plaza. Courtesy of Aylin Erdogan
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Re-Using Buffalo

The Academies introduced a group of 24 UB students to renovated historic buildings in Buffalo through the Buffalo Creative Re-Use tour.


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