Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
The independent student publication of The University at Buffalo, since 1950

News

The Spectrum
NEWS

UB Law School hosts Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito thinks Buffalo’s resurgence is proof that the “American Dream” is still alive. Alito spoke at Shea’s Performing Art’s Center on Oct. 20. UB Law School and law firm Hodgson Russ hosted the exclusive question-and-answer session. Interim Law School Dean James Gardner and Hodgson Russ Chairman Daniel C. Oliverio moderated the conversation with Alito.


Philip Glick, Faculty Senate chair, discussed the UB Foundation rejection and a number of other topics at the Faculty Senate meeting in Center For Tomorrow on Tuesday.
NEWS

UB Faculty Senate discusses ongoing university initiatives

UB Foundation Chairman Francis M. Letro recently rejected Philip Glick’s request for a faculty member, professional staff member and student to be added to UB Foundation’s board of trustees. Glick, Faculty Senate chair, discussed this rejection and a number of other topics at the Faculty Senate Meeting in Center For Tomorrow on Tuesday. The Senate also discussed salary equity, the smoke-free campaign and faculty mentorship.


UB students in Norton Hall watch Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton speak at the final presidential debate. The third debate had arguably the most substantive discussion on policy issues.
NEWS

The final showdown: Trump and Clinton duke it out at final presidential debate

The third debate had arguably the most substantive discussion on policy issues, including the Supreme Court, the economy and fitness for president. Republican candidate Donald Trump said he wouldn’t accept the election’s outcome, which commentators regarded as one of the most memorable moments of the debate. Trump said this in the wake of his comments that the election is rigged against him.


Students pass by an emergency blue light located outside the Student Union. Many students feel mostly safe on campus but said there can be more blue emergency lights.
NEWS

UPD addresses safety on UB campuses

Jessica Reznik feels it can be “really creepy” walking on North Campus at night. Reznik, a senior communication major, was closely followed by a male while walking to Capen library last month.


The Spectrum
NEWS

Political news briefs: This week in the election

UN Rights Chief says Trump presidency would be a global danger Zeid Raad al-Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said at a news briefing in Geneva, the U.S. electing Trump would pose a global danger. Trump has advocated for increased water boarding and torture on terror suspects.


Zachary Shapiro, a senior business administration major, chooses to attend his classes on Jewish holidays. Shapiro said he still wishes he could be with his family during the holidays.
NEWS

UB students feel pressure to attend class on Jewish high holy days

Andrew Meyer said Jewish students are a large minority group on campus and make up 10 percent of the student population at UB. But he wants his voice to be heard. “We [Jewish students] have certain needs that a regular student may not,” Meyer, president of the Jewish Student Union (JSU) and a junior business administration major, said.


UB announced on Monday Jaekyung Lee, dean of the Graduate School of Education, will step down. Lee served as GSE dean since 2013.
NEWS

UB Graduate School of Education Dean Jaekyung Lee steps down

Jaekyung Lee, Dean of UB’s Graduate School of Education, is stepping down at the end of the 2016-17 academic year. Lee is resigning for “family reasons,” according to a letter from Provost Charles Zukoski sent to UB faculty. Lee was the eighth GSE dean. He served as the interim GSE dean since 2012 and was appointed to permanent dean status in 2013. Lee will return to full-time status as a professor of “counseling, school and educational psychology,” according to the release.


NEWS

News briefs - 10/10

National backlash against the observance of Columbus Day caused Buffalonians to hold a rally for “a call to action” Monday morning, according to The Buffalo News. The rally and news conference was held at 11 a.m. in front of the Army Corps of Engineers’ Buffalo office at 1776 Niagara St.


View this profile on Instagram

The Spectrum (@ubspectrum) • Instagram photos and videos




Powered by SNworks Solutions by The State News
All Content © 2025 The Spectrum