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The moments that matter
By SARA DINATALE | May 8, 2015Moments matter – the ones we take to relax, the ones we’ll treasure forever or, as a reporter, the ones we’ll collect and write stories about.
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And the friends we won’t forget
By RACHEL KRAMER | May 8, 2015I’ve taken 6,835 pictures throughout my time at UB – only 2,379 of which are social media appropriate
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Success is a journey, not a destination
By MARISSA FIELDING | May 7, 2015My experience at UB has guided me through numerous doors I never expected to even see. From incredibly intelligent and wise professors, a multitude of immensely unique friends and experiences one would only dream about, my experiences have shaped me.
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President Satish Tripathi should establish his presence through promises fulfilled
May 7, 2015Although UB President Satish Tripathi feels he has a noticeable presence on campus, The Spectrum editorial board doesn’t recall seeing him around much – though his presence was certainly noted by Spectrum staff when Tripathi took the time to sit down and meet Sara DiNatale, the paper’s editor in chief.
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Buffalo Bucket List No. 20: Oozefest
By Daniel McKeon | May 7, 2015The Buffalo Bucket List is a series of articles highlighting my journey to achieve the full college experience in Buffalo, from Buffalo wings to Oozefest.
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Justice denied as Basil's guilty verdict is set aside
May 7, 2015Closure remains a fleeting prospect for the loved ones of William Sager, who died after being pushed down a flight of stairs at Molly’s Pub last May. A jury determined in January that Jeffrey Basil, the manager of the University Heights-area bar, was guilty of second degree murder – seeming to bring to an end a long and painful story for those involved and offering a modicum of justice with the conviction.
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My last college move
By EMMA JANICKI | May 7, 2015When I transferred back home to Buffalo, I figured it was probably time to find “my thing” – you know, get involved, make friends, blah blah. At the beginning of the spring semester of my junior year I got a mass email: The Spectrum was hiring.
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Shannon Evans writes good-bye letter to UB
May 6, 2015It is with a very heavy heart that I say goodbye to the college that I have grown to know and love for the past two years. It was one of the hardest decisions of my life, but I have chosen to transfer to Arizona State to play basketball and reunite with my mentor and father figure, Coach Bobby Hurley.
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When it comes to choosing majors, UB students are all business
May 5, 2015As students prepare to finish their studies at UB, about 15 percent of those graduates will be leaving with a degree in business. The major’s consistent popularity indicates the practical outlook many students are taking.
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U.S. Education Department must live up to its name
By Editorial Board | May 5, 2015Students at UB generally have a manageable amount of debt, if any, upon graduation – ranked by U.S. News as 19th nationwide in graduating students with the least debt, UB sends more than half of its students off into the real world without any debt at all. The average debt owed by UB students upon graduation is $17,440.
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Buffalo Bucket List No. 18-19: Culture in the Queen City
By Daniel McKeon | May 5, 2015The Buffalo Bucket List is a series of articles highlighting my journey to achieve the full college experience in Buffalo, from Buffalo wings to Oozefest.
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Justice has not yet been served
By JAMES BATTLE | May 3, 2015Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby charged six Baltimore police officers with the unlawful death of Freddie Gray on Friday, who was arrested and beaten into a coma, later dying from his injuries. But while the arrest of the police officers has left some people with the idea that justice was done, it’s important not to get too hasty.
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Buffalo Bucket List No. 16-17: Music and comedy
By Daniel McKeon | May 3, 2015The Buffalo Bucket List is a series of articles highlighting my journey to achieve the full college experience in Buffalo, from Buffalo wings to Oozefest. This installment features free music and comedy at UB.
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How to get your act together
By Daniel McKeon | May 3, 2015It’s the end of the semester and no one really wants to do anything. The worst part is that this is the time where you really need to be doing the most. You need to get your act together. And here’s how.
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Bills’ draft a snooze, but successful nonetheless
By Editorial Board | May 3, 2015With no first round pick and a busy offseason of trading and acquiring free agents, the NFL draft was destined to be a bit dull for the Buffalo Bills.
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In Buffalo Police Department, brutality and violence rewarded with a gun and a badge
By Editorial Board | May 3, 2015Given Robert E. Eloff’s history of abusive and violent behavior while on the job as a law enforcement officer, the recent federal charges he’s facing aren’t exactly surprising. What does come as a surprise – a shock, really – is his initial hiring by the Buffalo Police Department (BPD), despite his troubling employment history.
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Letter to the editor
May 3, 2015This letter to the editor was written in response to an article published in the May 1 edition of The Spectrum entitled, “The branding initiative.”
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Spring Awakening rocks crowd
By REBECCA VINCENT | Apr. 30, 2015Spring Awakening opened at the Center for the Arts last week and continues its performances this weekend. If you haven’t yet caught this talented group of students stomping, singing and moving through the struggles of adolescence – you should.
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Walk away, don’t look back: Helping others out of an abusive relationship
By GABRIELA JULIA | Apr. 30, 2015If he’s constantly yelling, leave. If he pushes you, leave. If he tells you what you can and can’t wear every time you walk out the door, leave.
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Business is booming in Buffalo – with a little help
By Editorial Board | Apr. 30, 2015As Buffalo continues to attract an influx of college graduates looking for work and establish itself as a location for incoming industries downtown, the importance of small businesses to the economy cannot be overlooked. Fortunately, there are several programs in Buffalo that emphasize the role of small businesses and support up and coming companies.
