With SUNYAC play opening last weekend, getting off to a hot start was in the Buffalo State men’s basketball team’s best interest. The Bengals delivered, defeating Oneonta in an 85-64 blowout win on Friday before prevailing over New Paltz 97-93 on Saturday. With the wins, the Bengals improved […]
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College works to address safety concerns
Although this semester is coming to a close, the crime that has been reported throughout has some students feeling unsafe on campus. Over the course of the semester, students received six alert emails informing them of criminal and violent incidents that happened near or around campus, including a […]
Service learning gaining popularity
The Volunteer and Service-Learning Center is helping students earn credits by giving back to the community and helping those less fortunate. “We jumped on board … helping people understand where to go to volunteer,” said James Hall, a senior who started volunteering last year. “It helps build your […]
Students injured at USG camp
A Pride Alliance camping trip to Whispering Pines took a negative turn when the balcony of the Alaimo Lodge collapsed while two members were standing on it last Saturday. The organization had reserved the cabin, located on the 615 acres of the camp near Franklinville approximately an hour […]
Great Lakes Center research moves on
The Great Lakes Center is a facility dedicated to research within the Great Lakes and their watersheds. The center’s most recent accomplishments and current projects were discussed at an open house last Wednesday, where its annual report was released. According to the Great Lakes Center annual report, researchers […]
“9 Parts of Desire” brings unique views
The theater department will be presenting a play called “9 Parts of Desire” at 8 p.m., Feb. 6 through 9, and 2 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 16, at the Burchfield Penney Arts Center. Written and performed by Heather Raffo, an Iraqi-American actor and playwright who has struggled […]
Cabs now accepting Bengal Bucks
Students are now able to use their Bengal Bucks for more than food and printing. A taxi company called Buffalo Transportation has begun accepting Bengal Bucks as payment for its services. “If students are out at a bar, they don’t need to worry about getting behind a […]
New York still plagued by Sandy
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy is still being felt throughout New York, even though residents are trying to go back to their normal lives. SUNY has partnered with The American Red Cross to assist in the recovery efforts. They are encouraging the SUNY family to help any […]
Remarks of “Men” star, Jones, were disrespectful
Although I’m not a fan of the show Two and a Half Men, a recent controversy with one of the stars on the show, 19-year-old Angus T. Jones, caught my attention this past week. Jones, a recently converted born-again Christian was being interviewed by Christopher Hudson, a pastor […]
Calling for change in collegiate culture
Five-and-a-half years, three majors and three schools later, it’s actually almost over. My time as a college student is winding down. After this semester, I’ll be set to graduate (or, probably more likely, return as a part-time student as I finish my degree). I’ll be off campus, focusing […]