There are many outside forces that affect relationships, especially as technology continues to expand and become a more integral part of our lives. For some, programs like Skype, Facebook and even basic email are a godsend, especially when a loved one lives far away or perhaps overseas. Personally, the more […]
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Obama unveils jobs plan. Will it work?
Last Thursday, President Obama addressed Congress and the nation with his plan to drive down the unemployment rate, which has been hovering at around 9 percent since the peak of the recession. The proposed jobs bill offers few surprises — tax cuts, investment in new roads and schools, yada yada […]
Where’s honor for fallen pros?
About a month ago, my parents and I took a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. It was an awesome vacation; being able to see the game’s history in front of your own eyes helped to remind me why I love football so much. Once […]
Campus Commuting
Gone are the days of rolling out of bed 15 minutes before class and getting there five minutes early. After three years of living on campus, I opted for the freer life by living off campus in a house with four roommates. And just like that, I’m now a commuter. […]
Construction woes
When I first sat down to write this, I had every intention of sharing another angering encounter involving the ever-ogling construction workers at our wonderful school. But as I began developing my usual feminist thoughts, I looked around at some of the other girls on campus and realized that the […]
Burchfield Penney celebrates year of the arts
The Burchfield Penney Art Center will be kicking off the Year of the Arts at Buffalo State Friday with their Welcome Back and Open House Event. Admission is free for all, and the event will take place at the Burchfield Penney from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature […]
Football loses season opener
The Bengals came up short in their season opener Saturday, falling on the road to the nationally ranked Cortland Red Dragons, 28-12. Despite leading at halftime, the game wasn’t as close as the score would indicate, as the Bengals failed to execute their game plan from the start. Following a […]
New campus minister looks to learn from students
She has 11 tattoos, two of them Bible quotes, one on each wrist. Her name is Carmen Schaff, and she is the new campus minister at the Buffalo State Newman Center. She graduated in May with a B.A. in English literature and a minor in women’s studies. Campus Ministry Director […]
Honorable Mention
My name is Matthew Schmidt, I am a junior Journalism major here at Buff State, and yes, I am a member of the All College Honors Program. When most people hear that I’m an “honors kid,” they tend to give me a certain look, or say something like “Oh, so […]
A diploma doesn’t make you ready
Congrats grads of 2011! You just proved you could memorize enough stuff, paraphrase SparkNotes, and show up often enough for class to earn some sort of diploma. But there’s a surprise waiting for you once the party balloons pop and you burn through the money you got from graduation […]