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Tanya Shilina-Conte teaches a class for the global film minor. The English department launched the new minor this past fall.
ARTS

English department launches global film minor

This fall, the English department launched a global film minor for students interested in the arts and cinema, following long-existent strides in the area of film studies. The minor is not exclusive to students in the department and opens doors to anyone interested in the interconnectedness of film and global issues.


OPINION

Girl from Sarajevo

I was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1996. I was a little miracle war baby who made it. I defeated the odds of health complications, my mother's high-risk pregnancy and malnourishment. My family went without food, water and electricity for over four years. This was especially detrimental to my pregnant mother, who prior to having me miscarried twins.


Olivier Pasquet, a visiting artist part of UB's Creative Arts Initiative (CAI), is currently in-town to work on an upcoming project for June in Buffalo, an annual music festival celebrating some of the finest acts in the world of North Campus.
ARTS

Q&A with Olivier Pasquet

Pasquet is a world-renowned music producer, sound and visual artist. Pasquet recently arrived in Buffalo as a visiting artist part of UB’s Creative Arts Initiative. He’s making his return to the Queen City to work on a project for June in Buffalo, a festival that honors contemporary music and artists. Pasquet talked to The Spectrum about his previous work, preparation for his current project and his personal inspirations in the arts.


OPINION

Celebrating vegetarianism

The start of this year marked five years since I decided to start living a vegetarian lifestyle. I've always said that it's been one of the best choices that I've ever made. Becoming a vegetarian has given me a sense of accomplishment, a triumph of willpower, a contribution and sacrifice of my owneffort toward a greater good. This major lifestyle change was completely spontaneous.


NEWS

UB students question meal plan time gaps

When students are running late for breakfast and the clock hits 10:46 a.m., it is officially too late for them to use their breakfast meal credit. On weekdays, students can use a breakfast meal swipe from 7 a.m-10:30 a.m. If a student wants to purchase a meal between 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., they must use dining dollars or campus cash


Muslim Student Association is holding Islamic Awareness week to educate students about their culture. This year’s theme is ‘unity through diversity.’
NEWS

Unity through diversity

Muslim UB students are taking this week to break stereotypes. Muslim Student Association (MSA) is looking to unite the student body by celebrating Islamic Awareness Week. MSA is holding events every day this week to teach non-Muslim students about their culture


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At their final show of the year,The Enchords reflected on a years worth of work and performances for the a cappella group, with audience interaction and several emotional moments throughout the evening. 

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Erin Decker, a UB Law grad, battled cancer and adversity, getting a perfect score on her law exam.

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