MATTHEW SZCZEPANIAK

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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.

Geese waddle through the Buffalo snow in February.

NEWS

In-person and remote classes will be canceled in the event of a snow day

By MATTHEW SZCZEPANIAK | Dec. 8

UB would cancel all classes — regardless of class format — in the event of a snow day, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Graham Hammill announced in a memo last week.

Situated near Wilkeson Quadrangle, Kanazawa Island is a little-known formation on UB’s vast campus.

NEWS

UB announces renovations to Kanazawa Island

By MATTHEW SZCZEPANIAK | Dec. 8

Kanazawa Island, a tiny island located next to Lake LaSalle, is in the process of receiving “much-needed” renovations, according to a UBNow article. Situated near Wilkeson Quadrangle, the island is a little-known formation on UB’s vast campus.

OPINION

Make a change, you’re not standing in glue

By MATTHEW SZCZEPANIAK | Dec. 8

I’ve worn a lot of hats in my life. I’ve stocked shelves and cashed out customers. I’ve tightened turnbuckles and chipped rust. I’ve cooked steak and fried fries. I’ve loaded trucks and supervised outbounds in warehouses. I’ve baked donuts for the Tim Hortons in the SU.

President Satish Tripathi gave his annual State of the University address on Friday at Alumni Arena.

NEWS

President Tripathi delivers his 10th annual State of the University Address

By MATTHEW SZCZEPANIAK | Oct. 12

UB President Satish Tripathi delivered his 10th annual State of the University Address Friday morning in Slee Hall.

UB will hold 17 in-person commencement ceremonies from April 30 to May 16 at various locations on its campuses.

NEWS

UB to hold in-person commencement ceremonies for Class of 2021

By MATTHEW SZCZEPANIAK | Apr. 17, 2021

UB President Satish Tripathi announced UB will hold 17 in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021 in an email to the campus community on Friday.

NEWS

Spectrum editor wins Best Sports Column Writing at SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

By MATTHEW SZCZEPANIAK | Apr. 11, 2021

Spectrum senior sports editor Anthony DeCicco took home first prize for sports column writing at the Society of Professional Journalists’ (SPJ) Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards Saturday.

Cory Sampson (pictured) has attained 200-hour trauma informed yoga instructor training and teaches inclusive classes through UB Health Promotion.

Photo: Courtesy of UB Health Promotion

FEATURES

Wellness for all: UB’s virtual yoga class promotes health and diversity

By MATTHEW SZCZEPANIAK | Apr. 7, 2021

As students continue to deal with challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, UB Health Promotion seeks to improve student wellness through yoga.