I think I speak for many college students, male or female, when I say that being a college student is hard, but balancing school with being a parent is even harder. This past Saturday marks five weeks since I’ve officially become a father to my beautiful daughter, and […]
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New year, same resolutions
Is the New Year’s resolution just a phase? Year after year we put forth a goal to achieve something, but it always seems to die down after a month and the cycle starts all over again. Maybe it’s “let’s hit the gym.” It could be “let’s cut […]
Glycemic Index: What it is and how it affects your health
Over the years, carbs have gotten such a bad rap. Diets like the Atkins and the South Beach have caused many Americans to believe that all or any carbohydrates are bad, when really, they aren’t. While obesity and diabetes are on the rise nation-wide, medical experts across the […]
Don’t get pulled into annual winter lull
Hitting the snooze button ten times – taking forever to get out of bed – feeling unproductive and tired all day long. Yep, that’s me. But chances are, it’s you too. We’ve all experienced some, if not all of these symptoms a few times this semester. The […]
Adjunct professors intergral to success
Adjunct professors play an important role in the success of students, even more so than full-time professors. Adjunct professors bring more to the classroom that is beneficial to students than full-time professors – they bring real-world experience, which is unparallel to any other qualification a professor can offer. […]
Children not conducive to success
Twenty-two years ago, I was born to a mother who was the same age that I am now. My dad was just a couple of weeks away from turning 23. Back then, it was considered normal to settle down young, even into the 1990s, so this isn’t that shocking […]
Organizations require dedication from student
As most of us already know, attending college and getting involved on campus tend to go hand- in-hand. Often encouraged by professors, peers and staff alike, students are constantly reminded of the importance of being actively involved in on-campus organizations. Yet, with the benefits of becoming a […]
Vocal Jazz Fest a delight for all
The Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall was filled with many voices as it bore witness to the first annual Buffalo State Jazz Fest Saturday night. The festival featured jazz ensembles from Buffalo State College, as well as various Western New York high schools. Buffalo Academy of […]
Kerry’s comments carry credibility issues
It appears as though John Kerry needs a vocal filter. In his first address to a foreign nation since assuming his current role as Secretary of State, Kerry told a group of German students on Tuesday that in America, “you have the right to be stupid if you […]
Junior class returns key pieces in ’13-14
After the NCAA announced sanctions against the Buffalo State men’s hockey team in 2010, it sent coach Nick Carriere back to the drawing board. The violation stemmed from a Canadian grant program that allowed free housing to full-time Canadian students. A certain ratio of general students to student-athletes […]