One night in 2006, temperatures dropped nearly ten degrees over two hours, frozen rain turned into hail and more than two feet of snow dropped on Buffalo. This didn’t happen in January or February, or even November or December. The date of this storm was Oct. 12 — that’s right, […]

I’m about to break every rule regarding what you’re supposed to love when you live in Buffalo by stating: I hate sports. I don’t like playing sports, I don’t like watching sports, and I don’t really care to hear about sports. I really don’t have any other reasoning than the […]

A rainbow flag was raised last week in the quad between the student union and the library. The flag, raised in solidarity with Gay Pride Month, recognizes the diverse lifestyles that make up our student population. The Record’s editorial staff fully stands behind the decision of the school to support […]

When the editors of the Record asked me if I would be interested in contributing a monthly column to the paper, I jumped at the chance to communicate with you, the students of Buffalo State. In future columns, I’ll use this space to talk a little about higher education in […]

For most students, the idea of not having to go to class may sound just about as sweet as it can get. If you’re considering taking online classes next semester, you might already be dreaming of how much more free time you’re going to have. According to Banner, Buffalo State […]

Parking is a perennial complaint here at Buffalo State, and a new report by the campus makes some suggestions in an attempt to offer relief. These recommendations are a mix of the good, the bad and the weird. Part of the report is based on the suggestions of parking consultant […]

There’s been a fair share of political scandals uncovered in the last year. The diplomatic faux pas highlighted by “cablegate,” misuse of campaign funds by presidential hopefuls and of course Anthony Weiner’s infamous photo shoot. Journalists cover government because, for the most part, it’s easy. Individual officials may try to […]

If you logged into ANGEL this week, you probably noticed the announcement posted by Student Information regarding Buffalo State’s switch to Gmail. According to the announcement, you will be able to activate your Student Gmail accounts on Oct. 12. Your current Webmail will be archived. Student Information promises to send […]

I saw God the other day. The word was sitting on someone’s dashboard on the passenger’s side of their SUV, facing out so passersby could read it. One thing I could say for certain about it was that it made me think. I’ve always had a tough time with religion. […]

Let’s make a bet: Using your first and last name, I can find out where you live and who’s in your immediate family. It’s possible through spokeo.com, a website that synthesizes public information available online from multiple sources. Chances are, your private information is available to the masses, and you […]