The world today is a sad place. The ignorance of some can forever taint the perception of everyone. The Nazis did it to Germany, the Taliban did it to Afghanistan, and Snooki did it to New Jersey. It’s really mind-blowing how the opinions of some people can become so distorted […]
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Personal info site a stalker’s paradise
Let’s make a bet: Using your first and last name, I can find out where you live and who’s in your immediate family. It’s possible through spokeo.com, a website that synthesizes public information available online from multiple sources. Chances are, your private information is available to the masses, and you […]
Friends are my religion
I saw God the other day. The word was sitting on someone’s dashboard on the passenger’s side of their SUV, facing out so passersby could read it. One thing I could say for certain about it was that it made me think. I’ve always had a tough time with religion. […]
Site to assist dining decisions
Since Chartwells took over as the food service provider, students have another resource at their disposal in the form of an online campus dining and nutrition guide. Dine On Campus lets students know what’s going on with dining operations and about the events that Chartwells will offer, said Marissa Dinello, […]
Vigil held for victims of hate crimes, suicide
A small group of Buffalo State students joined hundreds of others from the Buffalo community on Sunday to remember the life of 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer and to stand up against bullying. Rodemeyer took his own life on Sept. 18 after years of bullying over his struggle with his sexuality. His […]
Peace Corps, SUNY create partnership
A new agreement between the State University of New York and the Peace Corps will allow SUNY graduate students to earn academic credit for two years of Peace Corps service, as part of the Peace Corps Master’s International Program. The Peace Corps is a volunteer organization whose goal is to […]
Friends remember Joseph Panzarella
Joseph B. Panzarella, a student at Buffalo State, died of a choking accident at age 20 in Sisters Hospital on Monday morning. Panzarella lived in Buffalo his whole life. He had a passion for sports, even before he started elementary school. “Everybody knew him as a sports guy,” said his […]
Poets join together across country with peace as goal
Buffalo State College held an event in conjunction with 100 Thousand Poets for Change, a global effort that took place Saturday in 550 cities, in 95 countries, all with different themes to promote change. According to 100tpc.org, the event’s official website, the organization is hoping to change the way we […]
College works to raise enrollment rates
Fall enrollment numbers are in for Buffalo State, and the college is using them in its ongoing investigation to help the college understand how to better accommodate the student body. The figures show that enrollment has been steady over the past three years, hovering around 11,700 overall students. Still, the […]
Performance space under construction
When the new Burchfield Penney Art Center opened, it left much of the third floor of Rockwell Hall vacant. New construction and upgrades have transformed the third floor into a state-of-the-art, multi-use music and art space with refurnished general-purpose classroom space. The construction stems from a grant obtained by the […]