MAIRA FAYYAZ - The Spectrum

Customers crowd around the $1 book sale on the sidewalk at Fitz Books & Waffles.

Photo: Courtesy of Aaron Bartley, owner of Fitz Books & Waffles

FEATURES

‘After that $1, they know Fitz is there:’ how a bookstore’s sidewalk sales brings readers

By MAIRA FAYYAZ and ELLA LARSEN | Sep. 9

Since late July, Fitz's Books and Waffles --- located by the metrorail’s Utica station --- has held sidewalk sales every weekend, consisting of a wide array of books for just $2 on Saturday and $1 on Sunday. Passersby and patrons can rifle through the books at the carts right outside of the shop.

A photo of the Villas on Rensch --- an apartment complex near UB's North Campus that caters to students.

FEATURES

A guide to your first year off-campus

By AGNES KEOUGH and MAIRA FAYYAZ | Sep. 3

Off-campus is a taste of freedom and independence. But, of course, it brings its own set of challenges: rent and transportation are just two out of many. But thankfully, first-timers are not alone.

ARTS

Live on Five

By AGNES KEOUGH and MAIRA FAYYAZ | Apr. 28

With multiple galleries, over thirty studio spaces and an education program for locals, the center’s multi-functional space is committed to making art accessible to the Buffalo community.

Candidates for the undergraduate Student Association's 2026-27 e-board elections show up to a mandatory attendance meeting March 6.

NEWS

Q&A: 2026-27 SA e-board candidates

By MARIA ARANGO , DOROTHY SIMILIEN , MAIRA FAYYAZ , AIDEN DICKERSON and MYLIEN LAI | Mar. 26

The Spectrum interviewed 19 out of the 22 candidates in the race, where priorities of engagement, inclusivity and transparency took the forefront.

Candidates running for spots on SA's e-board for the 2026-27 term attend the mandatory candidate meeting Friday evening.

NEWS

2026-27 SA e-board election sees 22 candidates

By MAIRA FAYYAZ | Mar. 10

This spring’s undergraduate Student Association e-board elections for the 2026-27 term will see 22 candidates in the running.

LGBTA junior e-board member Lorien Samarra speaks in favor of the resolution during Wednesday's SA Senate meeting.

NEWS

SA Senate calls for student referendum on student space allocation

By MAIRA FAYYAZ | Mar. 3

The undergraduate SA Senate called on the university to host a referendum on the allocation of student spaces during a meeting Wednesday night, with 19 ayes and one nay.

OPINION

“Voices Unmuted”: it’s more than dance — it’s a movement

By MAIRA FAYYAZ | Feb. 17

This past Saturday, UB held its 44th International Fiesta (IF) centered around the theme “Voices Unmuted.” This year’s performances were riveting. From acrobatic sensations with mind-boggling airtimes to mesmerizing synchronization, the dances undoubtedly required immense dedication. However, beyond the impeccable displays of technique, the stirring story telling gave me goosebumps.