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Captain Tom and the Hooligans performing at Buffalo Grill N Ale House on Dyngus Day 2021

Local artist spotlight: Captain Tom and the Hooligans

Thomas Tedesco, Culture Editor April 15, 2021

The celebration and traditions of  Dyngus Day in the Western New York area provides unique festivities that aren’t seen in many other places. Also, seldom seen is traditional European and polka music...

Is “Godzilla vs. Kong” worth your time?

Is “Godzilla vs. Kong” worth your time?

Dillon O'Connor, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

“Godzilla vs. Kong” is the fourth installment of Legendary studio’s “Monster-Verse”, and it is quite possibly the best of the bunch. The movie had the task of giving a satisfying answer to...

Local artist spotlight: Squeeze and Thanks

Local artist spotlight: Squeeze and Thanks

Thomas Tedesco, Culture Editor March 31, 2021

Going around various places in town, you may have seen a weird looking sticker plastered on the wall with a red accordion and a strange phrase; “Squeeze and Thanks”. The accordion is often seen...

Horror hindsight: "Slaughter High"

Horror hindsight: “Slaughter High”

Dillon O'Connor, Staff Writer March 31, 2021

“Slaughter High” is a 1980s horror b-movie, and it’s probably one of the worst I’ve seen. The film centers around a group of students who bully and prank a nerd to dangerous extremes. They are...

Ramadan around the world in 2021

Ramadan ruined by COVID-19 for the second time?

Rifa Tasfia, Social Media Editor March 25, 2021

Depending on the phases of the moon, Ramadan in the United States may begin on Monday 12th, 2021. With Covid-19 restrictions still at large, Ramadan might be celebrated virtually again. But what is Ramadan...

Actor Warwick Davis, who played the role of Lubdan.

Horror hindsight: “Leprechaun”

Dillon O'Connor, Staff Writer March 16, 2021

St. Patrick’s Day is normally a great day to head out and have some fun, but as most gatherings are limited or cancelled this year, you may want an appropriate movie to watch. "Leprechaun" is one...

Tik Tok user noticed by bands

Tik Tok user noticed by bands

Dillon O'Connor, Staff Writer March 9, 2021

Tik Tok has been making many older songs more relevant recently, and one user has received attention from more than just other users on the app. Jeris Johnson has caught the attention of two bands by...

Horror hindsight: "Get Out"

Horror hindsight: “Get Out”

Dillon O'Connor, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

Although commonly associated with Halloween, horror movies are not limited to one time of year. The Horror genre has leaked into many other holidays and annual events. In honor of Black History month,...

Reasonable Weekend Getaways: Pt 1

Reasonable Weekend Getaways: Pt 1

Angela Caico, Staff Writer February 23, 2021

Wouldn’t it be nice to just pick up and leave Buffalo for the weekend? With schoolwork piling up, it seems like wishful thinking. But I’ve found some unique stays – within driving distance – that...

Meet my hometown

Meet my hometown

Danielle Graham, Associate News Editor February 16, 2021

Everyone knows Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, or Staten Island. However, when I mentioned Newburgh, most people ask me, “Where is that?” or “I have never heard of that,” following with me...

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