This is probably more stereotype than fact, but it seems that for many Buffalo State is a second choice, an easy option or a last resort. Most of my friends had initially planned to go to other schools, but life got in the way and they wound up […]
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Campus smoking ban is not enforcable
Last semester, the college senate passed legislation in an effort to make Buffalo State a smoke-free campus. This semester, that legislation has gone into soft enforcement. Steps have been taken to educate students about the dangers of smoking. Posters have been put up around campus preaching about the […]
Tech building makes progress
A $38 million center will give the technology department a leap into the future when its new building opens in fall 2013. This construction is located near parking lot D, behind Weigel Health Center. Richard Butz , chair and associate professor of technology, has been in the department since 1996 and said […]
Students find multimedia programs helpful
The E.H. Butler library is now providing students with another place to work on video or audio projects that require specialized multimedia software. Room 110B in the Study Quad now offers four new iMacs equipped with Final Cut Pro X, iLife, Adobe CS 5 and Dreamweaver. Bishop Hall has a multimedia lab […]
“Spread the Word” campaign seeks to combat intolerance
The “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign is on campus to urge students to pledge to stop saying the word “retard.” The campaign will feature a series of programs and activities being held in the Campbell Student Union and within residence halls throughout March. Members of […]
Local band forms through BSC
While sitting in the Student Union, former Buffalo State College student Rob DeGuehery noticed someone passing by who looked like a bass player. His name was Jason Roman, and DeGuehery was right: he played bass. The two struck up conversation and later created the band Rustworm. “For about three months, […]
Club aims to give students realistic trial experience
The lawyers know the case inside and out. They have done their research and are ready to present before the judge. They have what it takes to win. The case is made up, of course; all of the “lawyers” have yet to complete their undergraduate degree. But the […]
Guru advises professional fashion
Students poured into USG’s styling competition fashion show, “Advance Your Swagger,” on Feb. 29, featuring guest Fonzworth Bentley as celebrity judge and speaker. The theme of the free event was “dressing professionally doesn’t have to cost a fortune.” The show was held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. […]
New media technology aids BSC-TV
With over 81 student organizations on campus, it may be hard to notice them all. That’s why Buffalo State’s television station, BSC-TV, is slowly making strides to glisten amongst the rest. BSC-TV is a student-run organization that produces shows and allows students to host television segments and display acts […]
Butler to unveil new mobile website
Butler Library is currently developing a mobile website that will be available to students on smart phone platforms like Android and the iPhone. Butler Mobile (Beta) is being designed by Dennis Reed Jr., webmaster for IT policy and communications at the University at Buffalo. Emerging technologies librarian Ken Fujiuchi said Reed […]