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Hasan Minhaj hosted the first Comedy Series show since 2019.

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NEWS

Hasan Minhaj displays mastery of emotions during UB Comedy Series performance

By AJ FRANKLIN | 2:44am

With a routine ranging from Minhaj’s “broken balls” to an unreleased “Patriot Act” scene that he said could’ve resulted in his murder for mocking Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Minhaj’s performance displayed the witty humor, heartfelt directness and bold execution that has made him such a comedic success.

OPINION

What feels lovely is not always love

By AJ FRANKLIN | Apr. 27

Infatuation is the red flag you don’t see because you’re blinded by the overwhelming emotions you feel. It’s a truth that not everyone understands.

Students look through clothes at a recent UB Hired event.

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FEATURES

UB Hired provides free professional apparel, hygiene products and more to students

By AJ FRANKLIN | Apr. 27

Finding a fit for a job interview can be a struggle, especially for college students. In an effort to reduce the barriers students’ face in obtaining professional clothing, while preventing waste in the process, UB Sustainability created Hired in February.

Models pose on stage at Black Explosion.

FEATURES

Black Explosion ‘Evolution’ honors ballroom culture and the evolution of fashion

By AJ FRANKLIN | Mar. 18

Black Explosion is UB's largest fashion show, held annually for the last 53 years with the exception of 2021, when it was canceled due to COVID-19. BSU brought the show back in 2022, holding it at the Conference and Event Center in Niagara Falls on Sunday, March 6.

Nikole Hannah-Jones spoke to Spectrum reporters in the Center for the Arts Wednesday.

FEATURES

Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses inequality and affecting change

By AJ FRANKLIN | Feb. 23

Nikole Hannah-Jones served as UB’s 46th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Keynote Speaker Wednesday at the Center for the Arts. Her 50-minute Q&A session touched on the value of representation in education, the importance of affecting positive change and the idea that progress toward racial equality isn’t guaranteed.

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FEATURES

Journey’s End and the refugee struggle in Buffalo

By AJ FRANKLIN and MATTHEW SZCZEPANIAK | Feb. 8

Stranded in South Africa, a Congolese mother of three applied to resettle her family in the U.S. But she made a mistake on her paperwork. Her application was denied.

AJ FRANKLIN

Hasan Minhaj displays mastery of emotions during UB Comedy Series performance

What feels lovely is not always love

UB Hired provides free professional apparel, hygiene products and more to students

Black Explosion ‘Evolution’ honors ballroom culture and the evolution of fashion

Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses inequality and affecting change

Journey’s End and the refugee struggle in Buffalo

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