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Buy into birth control, not diapers

  Birth control is a major issue in today’s society and is something that all women should be informed about. Unfortunately, there are many women who currently have little knowledge or awareness when it comes to birth control, or have not employed the use of some type of birth control […]

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Fake philanthropists pose major problem

  Each of us has causes that we support, either ideologically or by getting directly involved. I told myself that when I become more financially stable, I will donate to charities and non-profit organizations that I think are deserving. I may have to revise the plan.   I’ve always been […]

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Support, strength themes of Mental Health Week

  Buffalo State grew as a civil and caring community last week during the fourth annual Mental Health Awareness Week, intended to provide information for students and offer support to increase mental and emotional well-being on campus.   This five-day program was part of a grant that The Counseling Center […]

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CDC celebrates student employees

  Buffalo State employees were celebrated last week as part of an annual and nationwide recognition of all college employees.   The Career Development Center planned activities for April 8-12 including a “Where’s ORCA?” Facebook contest, free popcorn in the Campbell Student Union and assistance in finding summer jobs. These […]

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Bengals sweep Fredonia, streak reaches three

  The Buffalo State softball team took advantage of a rare glimpse of nice weather Monday to slide past Fredonia for two conference wins.   The wins give Buffalo State a 12-12 record overall and move the team’s SUNYAC record to 6-4, good for sixth in the 10-team conference.   […]

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Bengals lose pair, bounce back with big win

  After starting the season 4-0, the Buffalo State lacrosse team has lost five of its last seven games, including home losses against Brockport on Thursday, 14-7, and Oneonta on Saturday, 13-10.   Coach Meg Stevens said her young team is still searching for its identity.   “It takes time,” […]

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It takes a Global Village: Local non-profit helps Uganda

  Buffalo State can help save one life at a time, even if the people they’re helping are on the other side of the world.   Global African Village, a local non-profit, has information and pictures on display in Butler Library throughout April.   Founded in 2007, Global African Village […]

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New app keeps studentsTUN-ed in

  Students across the country have a new way to save money by connecting with local businesses through a new website called The University Network.   Through the website, students can log onto www.tun.com and type the name of their college into the search bar. Once they click their school, […]

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Get involved, stop suicide and save lives

  With mental illness and reports of  suicide approaching alarming heights,  Buffalo State has instituted Mental  Health Awareness Week, a five-day program designed to bring to the campus’  forefront knowledge regarding mental  health and suicide prevention.   Buffalo State students should take  notice and participate.   Mental illness has been […]

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Life after college is scary, intriguing

  Soon, the papers, tests, lectures and sleep-deprived nights spent studying will come to an end for some of us.   Some of us are getting our caps, gowns and tassels as we plan our big celebration. We are starting to count down the days to when we walk down […]