Opinion

Opinion

Political style takes attention from real issues

  A look that originated on the runways in 2011, gray nail polish, has officially gone mainstream.   “Equal parts Katy Perry and high school goth, the color was an unusual choice for a political figure, no less a woman over 30. But Michelle Obama doesn’t follow style rules, she […]

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Safety in the hands of the students

  We’re only a couple of weeks into the new school year, and already, multiple campus alerts have been issued by University Police due to attacks on students around campus.   Campus alerts have been the norm for returning students and the majority of the time they’re easily brushed off, […]

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Looking for internships? Keep your options open

  Come junior and senior year, most college students are beginning to look for the perfect internship so they can land a job they can be happy with.   I used to think that would mean applying to a number of large journalistic entities, getting some experience and riding name […]

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New dorming options a step in the right direction

  In light of rising awareness about bullying, many campaigns, including the National Student Genderblind Campaign, have emerged in an attempt to put an end to the harassment.   Thanks to the work of this group, the University at Buffalo is working to organize gender-neutral dorm rooms for the fall […]

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Obama’s conflicting policies leave voters confused

  Several weeks ago, President Obama came out in favor of gay marriage, something I feel very strongly about. I felt excited about the president, something I haven’t felt in some time.   For the president to come out on the side of Americans who’ve faced scorn and ridicule over […]

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New school year brings opportunities for all

  The start of another fall semester is upon us again, bringing new and previous students to Buffalo State.   Old students will reunite with friends and new faces will bond quickly over the first few weeks of school. Before we know it, the majority of our campus will move […]

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Congratulations to this year’s graduates

  Buffalo State College will graduate its Class of 2012 during the school’s annual Commencement Ceremony, held this year on May 12.   Hundreds of students will gather together, robed in black, as they prepare to walk across the stage, receive their diplomas and move on to the next phase […]

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Las Vegas grill flaunts gluttonous casualties

  A woman collapsed while stuffing her face at a Las Vegas eatery on a Saturday night. She was enjoying something called the “Double Bypass Burger” while smoking an unfiltered cigarette and sipping a margarita.   She’s the second person in two months to be wheeled out of (after probably […]

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No excuse to not to know professor before signing up

  The semester is winding down, which means a few things for college students.   Stressed-out scholars are cramming for exams. Whether you’re a carefree commuter or a relaxed resident, chances are you’re feeling the end-of-the-semester heat.   There’s nothing that can relieve the stress of finals once a student […]