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Bengals complete rollercoaster two-win weekend

  It was the type of week for Buffalo State women’s lacrosse that elicited both extreme happiness and extreme anger from the team.   The happiness came in a dramatic 13-12 double-overtime win over Ithaca and a 22-11 bashing of Oswego; the anger from an 18-9 blowout loss to Oneonta. […]

Sports

The 2012 MLB season boasts many contenders, leaving title race wide open

  It was the third pitch of his third at-bat. Off-speed; a junk ball.   Still, Yoenis Cespedes kept his hands back, waited for the break, took a swing, and connected. Touch ’em all.   Cespedes certainly got his major-league career off to a fast start in just his second […]

Sports

Buffalo State loses coaching icon

  Buffalo State College lost one of its most outstanding personalities when longtime softball coach Sandra Hollander passed away Monday following a six-year fight with colorectal cancer.   “This is incredibly sad news for our athletics family,” athletic director Jerry Boyes said in a statement. “For the past 27 years, […]

Sports

Arena hosts Sabres Alumni charity game

  The Buffalo Sabres Alumni may have defeated a charity team sponsored by Daddio’s Pizza 8-4 Sunday at the Buffalo State Ice Arena, but neither side had hard feelings during or after the game.   The event presented an extremely jovial atmosphere as families, students and fans gathered inside the […]

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Runners ready to put injuries behind them

  After an injury-riddled indoor season that featured highs and lows, the Buffalo State men’s and women’s track and field teams are healthier and prepared for the upcoming outdoor season.   Injuries were a big factor in limiting the success of several athletes during indoor season, which in turn limited […]

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Bengals open SUNYAC slate

  Buffalo State opened its home schedule last weekend by winning three of four SUNYAC games against Plattsburgh and Potsdam.   The Bengals (8-6, 3-1 SUNYAC) believed that starting their inter-conference schedule on a winning note would set a tone for the rest of the season.   “They’re both among […]

Opinion

Take advantage of academic advisement

  Bleary-eyed students peer at glowing schedules on their computer screens, clicking nervously with equal parts desperation and anticipation. The confusion, last-minute decisions and constant complaining can only mean one thing: It’s registration time again.   As usual there’s a new change in the system meant to ease the process, […]

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USG moves representative elections to Bengal Connect

  With United Students Government elections underway for the upcoming academic year, representatives are not only excited about the prospect of new responsibilities, but the utilization of paperless polls as well.   This semester marks the first year USG elections are being held on Bengal Connect rather than traditional paper […]

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Construction forces organizations to search for event space

  Many student organizations find themselves searching for event space now that renovations in the Campbell Student Union have shut down the third floor.   The Assembly Hall, Fireside Lounge and Social Hall, all located on the third floor, are common rooms often used to hold special events for organizations. […]

Sports

Team gets jump start with spring practices

  The Buffalo State football team kicked off their spring practices last week in preparation for next season.   Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until April 27, the team will practice from 6:30-8:30 a.m. There are 15 practices in all, and if a player is even a second late, they’re […]