The University Police Department has revealed that the sexual assault reported on Saturday, Feb. 23 has been revoked. According to an email sent out by UPD, the female Buffalo State student who reported an alleged sexual assault in Porter Hall “has voluntarily admitted that a crime did not […]
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Chief diversity officer calls job rewarding for her and campus
This year, Buffalo State has a new Chief Diversity Officer. Dr. Karen Jones, who assumed the role at the beginning of the fall semester, works to make sure the campus follows policies on discrimination, having an accessible campus and working to make sure the college follows the federal […]
Student death in communication department
The communication department lost a student this month. James Rodgers, a junior in the public communication major, died Feb. 13. Dr. Charles Kenyon, dean of students, said the cause of death is unknown. “We had another student who passed away during the fall semester,” he said. “Unfortunately, […]
Digital storytellers at CAC
The Buffalo State Community Academic Center has started a new after-school program for West Side youth, providing Buffalo State education majors with a way to gain experience. The Digital Storytelling Workshop takes place every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Community Academic Center at 214 Grant […]
Aid, debt concern for NSBE
The National Society of Black Engineers presented a discussion on Feb.15 entitled, “Don’t Trip over the Cliff,” during which they discussed how the fiscal cliff affects college students. The fiscal cliff was a set of policies due to go into effect in January, until Congress and the president […]
SUNY initiative eliminates food trays for on-campus dining
Several campuses across New York State are participating in a SUNY-wide initiative to remove food trays from all campus dining facilities. The SUNY Student Assembly Environmental Affairs Committee suggested the decision for all campuses to become tray-less as part of a greater campaign to make SUNY schools more […]
Buffalo State secures $1.1 million grant
Buffalo State’s Great Lakes Center received a five-year, $1.1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation to develop a management office for invasive species. According to Christopher Pennuto, the project director and writer of the grant, this […]
Science and mathematics complex open for students
Phase One of the $110 million Science and Mathematics Complex project has been completed, allowing students to utilize the new equipment and labs. “I think it’s great that the school is investing into the sciences,” said biology student Daniel Abbotoy. “The equipment makes it easier to do the […]
Dean’s “chats” held in Fireside Lounge
Dean of Students Charles Kenyon will be hosting chats to discuss everyday issues of college life with students every Thursday on the third floor of Campbell Student Union from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, will kick off the first weekly Fireside Chats with Kenyon. During […]
Richardson Complex revamp
The Richardson Complex next door to campus is being transformed into a hotel and conference center. Monica Pellegrino Faix, executive director of The Richardson Complex, said Phase One of the plan is to create a boutique hotel, event conference center, and architecture center in the Towers Building as […]