Kara Anderson

Two weeks ago, the Buffalo Chips won first place in the 2021 ICCA Central semifinals and earned awards for best arrangement, solo, vocal percussion and videography.

Photo: Courtesy of The Buffalo Chips

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‘Reaching new heights:’ The Buffalo Chips set a standard for a cappella excellence

By Kara Anderson | Apr. 29

The Buffalo Chips formed as an a cappella group 26 years ago under the name “Cadence” after members of the UB Choir wanted a musical activity that “was more fun, and not necessarily as organized or classicalist as choir.”

Two separate casts of five actors performed in the show, with the first cast acting as if they were in 1916, the year the play is set in, and the second cast acting as if they are in 2021.

Photo: Courtesy of Meredith Conti

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UB’s ‘Trifles’ brings together the past and present

By Kara Anderson | Apr. 12

At first glance, a murder in 20th century rural Nebraska and the COVID-19 pandemic may seem unrelated, but UB’s Department of Theatre and Dance made a connection in its spring production of “Trifles.”

“Chemtrails Over The Country Club” is many things — a love letter to American music tradition, a reflection on Del Rey’s fame and a profoundly intimate album largely inspired by Del Rey’s “stunning girlfriends” and “beautiful siblings.”

Photo: Courtesy of Interscope Records

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‘Chemtrails Over The Country Club’ brings intimacy to Americana

By Kara Anderson | Mar. 24

In 2019, Lana Del Rey solidified herself as one of the great American singer-songwriters with her critically acclaimed album, “Norman F---ing Rockwell.” Now, after a year of controversies, Del Rey has reasserted her music prowess and public presence with “Chemtrails Over The Country Club.”

OPINION

Am I dressed like a lesbian?

By Kara Anderson | Mar. 14

I didn’t ever actually have to confront what my fashion meant to me until I came out as lesbian.

Gianna Damico says she prefers oil paints and likes to create works that are big and colorful.

Photo: Courtesy of Gianna Damico

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‘She has a unique gift:’ Gianna Damico makes the most of her college years

By Kara Anderson | Mar. 14

Gianna Damico has a résumé that would impress even the most accomplished student: she’s a presidential scholar, pole vaulted for UB’s Division I track and field team, is interning at the Jacobs Institute, studied abroad in Italy and has been a student ambassador for the Honors College.

A passion project over 25 years in the making, “Labor’s Fruit” is the culmination of global gender and sexuality studies professor Kari Winter’s research into former slave Jeffrey Brace’s life.

Photo: Courtesy of Kari Winter

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UB professor brings 25-year passion project to life

By Kara Anderson | Mar. 7

What do the president of a Vermont historical society, a Ph.D. student from Mali and a UB professor have in common? The answer: “Labor’s Fruit.”

Kara Anderson

‘Reaching new heights:’ The Buffalo Chips set a standard for a cappella excellence

UB’s ‘Trifles’ brings together the past and present

‘Chemtrails Over The Country Club’ brings intimacy to Americana

Am I dressed like a lesbian?

‘She has a unique gift:’ Gianna Damico makes the most of her college years

UB professor brings 25-year passion project to life

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