OPINION
Goodbye UB
By SAQIB KHAN | May 12A place where creative ambitions thrive, and honest storytelling is pursued — The Spectrum. I cannot emphasize enough how much this experience meant to me.
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UB Myanmar Student Association reflects on Nurul Amin Shah Alam's death, while serving as refuge for students
By SAQIB KHAN | Apr. 28Members of MYSA want it to be known that the U.S. would not be what it is without the hard work and dedication of immigrants.
OPINION
Carrying dreams that aren’t our own
By SAQIB KHAN | Mar. 31Growing up in an immigrant household, I was always familiar with the sacred trifecta: doctor, lawyer or engineer.
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The winners of International Fiesta 2026
By SAQIB KHAN | Feb. 17On Feb. 14, more than 300 performers with 14 competition and exhibition teams graced the International Fiesta (IF) stage, putting on a stunning performance that left viewers blown away.
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A conversation with Kevin Olusola
By MARIA ARANGO and SAQIB KHAN | Feb. 15Grammy-winning acapella group Pentatonix member and a solo artist, Kevin Olusola pioneered a unique art of “celloboxing.” A blend of classical cello playing and beatboxing, “cellboxing” doesn’t quite fit anywhere — a central aspect in Olusola’s first solo album, “Dawn of a Misfit.”
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International Fiesta competitors share their thoughts ahead of the big day
By SAQIB KHAN | Feb. 14International Fiesta (IF) is an annual UB event where international and minority student organizations have the opportunity to express their cultures on the big stage.
ARTS
‘Shrek the Musical’ is like onions — it has layers
By SAQIB KHAN | Jan. 27To my surprise, I wholeheartedly enjoyed the performance and was amazed by the comedic timing, demeanor and stage presence of each actor onstage.
OPINION
Comparison is NOT the thief of joy
By SAQIB KHAN | Dec. 3Sure, constantly comparing your life to others can be harmful, but pretending comparison has no place at all can lead to ignorance. Comparison, when used with intention, helps us put life into perspective.
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Former prime minister of Bangladesh given the death sentence
By SAQIB KHAN | Nov. 19The July Revolution of 2024 marked a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political landscape, as members of Students Against Discrimination and other groups came together to demand change — most notably changes to the country’s quota system, which led to violent protests, the deaths of thousands and, more recently, a death sentence being issued for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Zohran Mamdani’s promise to New York
By SAQIB KHAN | Nov. 12Zohran Kwame Mamdani has lived many lives. But as of today, he holds the title of the first Muslim, Indian-Ugandan mayor of New York City — a feat that sent shockwaves through the entire city, surprised he was able to dethrone former Mayor Andrew Cuomo.
