The rainbow flag swayed in the gentle breeze on a mild Thursday in support of the LGBT student community at Buffalo State College. This is the first time in the school’s history that a public show of support for this community has been made by the college’s administration. The flag […]
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EOP enrollment down due to cuts
Budget cuts to the college’s Educational Opportunity Program have led to a sharp decrease in the number of students the program can support. “We used to have an average of about 1,000 students, but this semester we have about 745,” said EOP Director Yanick Jenkins. “It isn’t because students aren’t […]
“Occupy” activists brave rain
Buffalo can be a cold, damp place in mid-October, especially if you’re spending the night outdoors. That hasn’t deterred the members of Occupy Buffalo, who have made Niagara Square their temporary home, including Richard Lambert, a roofer who’s been sleeping under tarps and make-shift tents for the past week. “It’s […]
Buffalo State considers new parking options
Parking is a perennial complaint here at Buffalo State, and a new report by the campus makes some suggestions in an attempt to offer relief. These recommendations are a mix of the good, the bad and the weird. Part of the report is based on the suggestions of parking consultant […]
Online classes aren’t easy A’s
For most students, the idea of not having to go to class may sound just about as sweet as it can get. If you’re considering taking online classes next semester, you might already be dreaming of how much more free time you’re going to have. According to Banner, Buffalo State […]
From the office of President Aaron Podelefsky
When the editors of the Record asked me if I would be interested in contributing a monthly column to the paper, I jumped at the chance to communicate with you, the students of Buffalo State. In future columns, I’ll use this space to talk a little about higher education in […]
Buffalo State raises the flag for intolerance
A rainbow flag was raised last week in the quad between the student union and the library. The flag, raised in solidarity with Gay Pride Month, recognizes the diverse lifestyles that make up our student population. The Record’s editorial staff fully stands behind the decision of the school to support […]
Home team losses increase domestic violence
I’m about to break every rule regarding what you’re supposed to love when you live in Buffalo by stating: I hate sports. I don’t like playing sports, I don’t like watching sports, and I don’t really care to hear about sports. I really don’t have any other reasoning than the […]
Ladies fall short of playoffs despite high hopes
The women’s soccer team’s goal of winning the SUNYAC Conference Championship will have to wait another year, as the team lost to Plattsburgh Saturday, ending their chance to qualify for the SUNYAC Tournament and officially putting an end to their uphill battle. The Bengals (6-8-1) split their two conference games […]
Bengals miss playoff cut
The Buffalo State men’s soccer team lost two conference games on the road this weekend, falling to Posdam, 3-0, on Friday and Plattsburg, 3-1, on Saturday. With the two losses the Bengals were eliminated from the playoffs after going 1-5 in conference play to this point. “It’s disappointing because after […]