AJ FRANKLIN

WizKid released “More Love, Less Ego” on Friday, his fifth studio album.

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ARTS

‘More Love, Less Ego’ displays how her love is better than ‘Her Loss’

By AJ FRANKLIN | Nov. 17

From the smoothness of his voice to the seductiveness of his lyrics, WizKid vividly showcases his romantic abilities on “More Love, Less Ego.”

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” opened in theaters Thursday.

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ARTS

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ inspires audiences to break away from their generational curses

By AJ FRANKLIN | Nov. 17

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” takes audiences through a heartfelt journey filled with hopeless grieving, laugh-worthy comedy, engaging battles and relentless characters.

OPINION

I am numb to the racial inequality against Black Americans in America

By AJ FRANKLIN | Nov. 16

Will racism in the U.S. ever end? For myself and many of my friends, the likely answer seems to be that it won’t.

OPINION

Chase your dreams, not your parents’ or society’s

By AJ FRANKLIN | Oct. 26

I am done with the system that deceives me and my peers into thinking that our success is defined by how high our grades are and how satisfied our family members and teachers are.

The Biomedical Research is located on South Campus.

FEATURES

Faculty and students at UB’s School of Dental Medicine researching lasers for use in medicine

By AJ FRANKLIN | Oct. 19

It might be hard to imagine a world without root canals, but researchers at UB’s School of Dental Medicine just might make it a reality.

Protesters cut their hair in solidarity with their Iranian sisters who take off their hijab in protest.

NEWS

‘Women, Life, Freedom’: Buffalo Iranians call for reform to their homeland’s government

By AJ FRANKLIN and MORGAN S.T. ROSS | Oct. 13

It was a cold, windy day in Buffalo, but that did not stop over 80 protestors who then marched around Niagara Square, chanting slogans like, “Women, Life, Freedom,” “Justice for Iran” and “What solution? Revolution!”

Ken Jeong speaks with UB Chief of Staff to the President Beth Del Genio during the opening event of the 2022-23 Distinguished Speaker Series.

NEWS

Ken Jeong discusses comedy, medicine and more in vulnerable 2022-23 Distinguished Speaker Series opening

By AJ FRANKLIN and MERET KELSEY | Oct. 13

Jeong kicked off the 2022-23 Distinguished Speaker Series at the Center for the Arts Tuesday night. Jeong spoke about his unconventional rise to fame to students, faculty and staff at UB.

UB researchers will use the data they collect to determine what factors contribute to the development of long COVID-19.

NEWS

UB launches Western New York’s first long COVID-19 registry

By AJ FRANKLIN | Sep. 28

UB and UBMD’s Physicians’ Group have created a voluntary online registry for Western New York residents who are 18-years-old and older to report symptoms of long COVID-19, according to UB's website.

Donisha Gant, owner of Plantae, cuts the ribbon at her store’s grand opening ceremony.

Photo: Courtesy of Donisha Gant

FEATURES

Newly opened Plantae is first and only vegan grocery store in Buffalo city limits

By AJ FRANKLIN | Sep. 21

On July 30, Donisha Gant opened Plantae, the city of Buffalo's first vegan grocery store.

Yung Gravy rose to fame with his 2016 hit song “Mr. Clean" and will headline the 2022 Fall Fest. License

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NEWS

Fivio Foreign and Yung Gravy to headline Fall Fest

By AJ FRANKLIN | Sep. 10

Fivio Foreign and Yung Gravy will headline this year’s Fall Fest. A third artist will be announced next week.