Despite the lack of an opposing party in this year’s election, which is much different from the competition the university is accustomed to seeing, The Spectrum supports the candidates on the Unity Party and feels they are qualified for the SA e-board positions.
On Saturday, UB Athletics removed the interim tag on assistant head coach Nate Oats, making him the new head coach of the men’s basketball team after Bobby Hurley left for Arizona State. I was expecting the Bulls to go on a small coaching search, but I think Buffalo made the right decision in giving Oats the head coach position.
Much of the athletic department’s spending is wisely distributed, with money going to necessary operations like facilities and maintenance. But the amount of money going to coaches remains questionable.
The recent furor over a far-from-picturesque statue of famed comedian Lucille Ball has made it beyond clear that the village of Celoron, the childhood home of the actress, still loves Lucy. The uproar, which ultimately made it onto CNN and Fox News, started as many viral protests tend to do – with a Facebook page. From Facebook to front pages, the community’s outrage has taken on a life of its own and blown a minor issue out of proportion.
What is your first reaction when you hear the word ‘feminism?’ Maybe you cringe or roll your eyes. Maybe you’re apprehensive to read this column. Or maybe you’re like me, and know that ‘feminism’ is not cringe-worthy; it’s actually a movement that deserves to be embraced. Feminism: the advocacy of women’s rights on the grounds of political, social and economic equality to men.
A coalition of six nations, led by the United States, announced last Thursday that they had finally reached an agreement on framework for a nuclear deal with Iran. The deal, though historic, is far from enough to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Last November, Rolling Stone published “A Rape on Campus,” a feature story about the alleged violent gang rape of a University of Virginia student at a fraternity on campus. Instead of generating much-needed discussions about sexual assault and safety on college campuses, the article has garnered attention for the poor, unethical journalistic practices of Rolling Stone.
The SA is slated to spend $12,000 on the upcoming Buffalo Untapped event for UB undergraduates and reviews are positive – though there’s still room for improvement.
The Buffalo Bucket List is a series of articles highlighting my journey to achieve the full college experience in Buffalo, from Buffalo wings to oozefest.
According to the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behaviors, 34 percent of men and 16 percent of women reported having anal sex with their casual partners of an opposite sex.
It’s been said, but certainly not enough: It’s hard out there for a college journalist. Buffalo State's student government froze funding to its student newspaper because it didn't like the publication's April Fools' Day edition.
Buffalo has come to accept the team’s 22-47-8 record and the lowest ranking in the entire league. The team’s position at the bottom of the pile means the Sabres have a chance at getting one of the top two draft picks this year.
The University and its Athletics program are joining the ranks of organizations and individuals making a stand against Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which arguably legalized discrimination before it was amended Thursday evening.
Written in response to the recent article and editorial on changes to the English major.
As anyone who has been depressed or has been close with a depressed friend knows, depression is an everyday struggle. It isn’t just feeling sad. It’s feeling like all of your energy has been sapped out of you, feeling like you’re worthless, that you’re letting everyone around you down. It’s struggling to remember what it was like to ever be happy. It’s barely being able to do the minimum.
For years, the Student Association’s website has been a dysfunctional, rarely updated eyesore. Now, after a costly redesign, the site is still an eyesore, but at least it’s functional and up to date.
The program in question, the Brownfields Program, incentivizes redevelopment of former industrial properties by offering tax credits to companies that build there.
The Buffalo Bucket List is a series of articles highlighting my journey to achieve the full college experience in Buffalo, from chicken wings to Oozefest.
On Sunday, I made one of best mistakes of my life.
A sad fact of life is most people do not know how to prioritize their time.
Solutions by The State News
