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SA Senate appoints Gracie McDowell as new vice president

McDowell has worked in the SA’s club services department since 2021, according to SA President Becky Paul- Odionhin.

Students have until Dec. 11 to start new clubs during 2023-24 year under new SA policy

The policy was approved by the SA Senate on Friday and will take effect this semester.  

SA to spend Fall Fest funds on Spring Fest, comedian, club funding, ‘miscellaneous’ uses

The announcement of how SA plans to spend Fall Fest funds comes more two months after SA abruptly canceled Fall Fest in a two-sentence Instagram post on Sept. 27. 

Rollover collision on Hamilton Road leads to minor injuries

UPD was continuing to investigate the cause of the crash as of Wednesday afternoon. 

Changes coming to Ellicott Creek Trail emergency phones as Verizon plans to cut support

Verizon Communications plans to stop supporting emergency phones along the Ellicott Creek Trail.

Reasons unclear for enrollment head’s sudden retirement

UB’s vice provost for enrollment management will retire at the end of 2023. A statement released by UB did not quote the vice provost directly or name a reason for his retirement. 

Right-wing commentator Candace Owens speaks at off-campus event hosted by UB club

In recent semesters, controversial conservative speakers hosted by UB student groups have drawn large protests, but only 20 people protested Wednesday's speech.

A conversation with Amy Schneider

Schneider sat down with The Spectrum this Thursday before her Distinguished Speakers Series talk to discuss being a trans woman in the public eye, being her own boss and life after “Jeopardy!” 

Hundreds of protestors join ‘March for Gaza’ on campus

Over 300 demonstrators marched the perimeter of North Campus’ academic spine Thursday afternoon in protest of Israel’s attacks on Gaza in the Israel-Hamas war.

UB Athletics confirms it couldn’t provide Alumni Arena for Fall Fest booking

Once athletic schedules were released, it became clear Fall Fest could not be hosted in Alumni Arena. Without an indoor venue, SA announced that it was “unable to host” this year’s concert.

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A sign advises walkers on the Ellicott creek trail to walk with a friend.

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Protestors gather outside of One World Cafe during a candlelight vigil mourning the victims of Israel's siege on Gaza.

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Signs like this one have gone up across campus in the days after enFOCUS' letter was published. 

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UB Bikeshare has 50 bikes across campus.