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SUNY Buffalo State's award-winning student news outlet since 1913

The Record

When it comes to appearances, scale reads self-confidence

Angelica Rodriguez, Culture Editor October 1, 2013

Hey, I’m Angelica. I’m 22 years old, a journalism student, left-handed, an Aquarius, and I’m fat. “Oh, you’re not fat — you’re just thick/chubby/fluffy.” Yeah, okay. I own a mirror....

Dr. Theresa Stephan Hains in her element at Weigel Health Center, where she's worked for 21 years.

Weigel Center director offers wealth of advice and wisdom

Colleen Young, Associate Culture Editor October 1, 2013

For as long as some of us have been alive (or longer), Dr. Theresa Stephan Hains has been diligently working behind the scenes to make sure that college students get the care and help they need. Her name...

West Side Stories is providing the community with affordable reads.

Used bookstore has interesting stories to tell on West Side

Kaitlin Russo, Reporter September 24, 2013

On the bustling corner of Grant Street and Lafayette Avenue, a little used bookstore is doing big things in the way of giving back to the community. Westside Stories, located at 205 Grant St., is nestled...

Rust Belt Books feels there will always be a place for print versions.

E-books the future? Neighborhood bookstores weigh in

Adora Mack, Reporter September 24, 2013

Electronic books, commonly known as e-books, are out in full force among us. Everything from leisure reads to academic text is readily available via Internet connection. As it is becoming increasingly...

Alejandro Collier has already finished two albums, but he still finds open mics a rewarding experience.

Open mics on and off campus help foster burgeoning talent

Alicia Yeager, Reporter September 24, 2013

Aspiring artists have a wealth of options to show off their talents, but for many, it still starts with an open stage and a microphone. For years, open mics have been used as a way for poets, musicians...

Freshman soccer player Kristina Change and her boyfriend, Ryan, dressed in the flamingo costumes they wore on "Let's Make a Deal."

An impressive “deal”: women’s soccer player wins trip, cash

Jonathan Snyder, Reporter September 24, 2013

Nick DeMarsh, the Buffalo State women’s soccer coach, was told by one of his players that he had to watch the March 20 episode of the popular game show "Let's Make a Deal" on CBS.   When he...

Professor Peter Ramos is a fan of the film "La Dolce Vita" and made sure to visit the Trevi Fountain in Rome, featured in the film.

English professor expands realms of imagination

Colleen Young, Associate Culture Editor September 24, 2013

Peter Ramos, an associate professor of English, has published over nine critical articles and over sixty poems. You may even recognize him from his many local poetry readings. He read some of his work...

Banned Books Week: broaden your mind, don’t censor it

Adrienne Boudreau, Reporter September 24, 2013

A lot of people consider book banning something fictional itself, something out of “The X-Files” or a dystopian novel. But the reality is that it is still happening, for reasons as ridiculous as Captain...

Book-to-movie phenomenon a hit in some cases, misses in others

Cailtlin Kupiec, Staff Writer September 24, 2013

It’s no secret that Hollywood screenwriters have a knack for spinning iconic literature into gold. And these days, it’s becoming harder and harder to name a novel that hasn’t been adapted to the...

Reading still an escape for some students- if they have time

Charity Wimmer, Reporter September 24, 2013

Between class assignments, working part-time jobs and maintaining social lives, are college students reading books for fun? A few Buffalo State students claim that they have absolutely no time for books...

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