SPECTRUM RECOMMENDS: Hear me out
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Apr. 1In light of the Spectrum’s annual sex survey results being posted, the editorial staff decided to share our hear me outs.
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Spectrum Recommends: Best love songs
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Spectrum recommends: Worst Valentine’s Day gifts
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Feb. 11, 2025While 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:
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Spectrum recommends: Last-minute Halloween costumes
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Oct. 31, 2024If Halloween crept up on you faster than you can say “Boo,” and you don’t have a costume planned for your night of fun this Thursday (or whichever day you decide to celebrate this spooky holiday), The Spectrum staff has got you covered. Scroll through our suggestions for some very last-minute costumes that will still have you looking scary good this Halloween!
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Spectrum recommends: Bills tailgate essentials
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Oct. 8, 2024Regardless of what happens after the game, Bills fans run rampant with Buffalonian pride whenever their team takes the field. Whether it’s jumping through tables, loud chanting or complaining about the current coaching staff, tailgates are a staple in Buffalo. The Spectrum staff has some suggestions for what to bring to your next Bills tailgate.
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Spectrum recommends: Best fall music
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Sep. 25, 2024The days are getting shorter, the leaves are turning an array of reds and yellows and that seasonal depression hits you like a truck. Luckily, The Spectrum staff have arranged the perfect playlist for those fall feels. The full playlist can be found on The UB Spectrum Spotify.
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Spectrum recommends: UB FALLin’ in love
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Sep. 11, 2024Settling into new classes means that semester-start rush of excitement is fading fast into homework stress, pumpkin chai lattes and colder weather. With all there is to do, how can anyone find time for that special someone? To help you out, The Spectrum staff have gathered a list of dates that will make your fall fling become your Halloween boo — without the ghosting.
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Spectrum recommends: UB Cryin’
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Apr. 15, 2024With the spring semester coming to an end, a mental breakdown is about as far away as exam week. So, when it’s your time to cry, here are some of the best places to let it out.
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Spectrum recommends: Best movies for Valentine’s Day
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Feb. 12, 2024This Valentine’s Day, grab a couple of friends, a bag of microwave popcorn and a bottle of wine, and binge a couple of the best rom-coms ever made, courtesy of The Spectrum.
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Spectrum Recommends: Best Toilets on Campus
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Nov. 15, 2023We here at The Spectrum have identified the crème de la cràp for your next on-campus trip to the loo.
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Spectrum recommends: Stress relievers
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Nov. 8, 2023Aaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!! It’s that dreaded last stretch of the semester where assignments are piled high and stress levels are even higher. But don’t fret.
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Spectrum recommends: The best courses
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Nov. 2, 2023There’s no need to schedule an appointment with your advisor. The Spectrum is all you’ll need to fill the spring with courses you’ll actually wake up for.
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Spectrum recommends: How to have fall fun before the first snow
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Oct. 19, 2023The Spectrum staff has compiled a list of the things they’ll be doing before we get crushed by two feet of snow and 15 daily hours of darkness.
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Spectrum recommends: Munchies for your eyes and ears this 4/20
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Apr. 19, 2023Grab your bongs, joints and blunts; it’s every pot head’s favorite holiday.
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Spectrum recommends: the spooky season special
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Oct. 12, 2022The Spectrum staff compiled a list of some fall- and Halloween-themed activities and events at UB and around Buffalo that will make this spooky season one of the best yet.
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Spectrum recommends: lessons learned
By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | May 4, 2022Growing up can be scary. That’s why The Spectrum’s graduating class has compiled a list of the most important lessons they learned during their time at UB.
