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

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What is Gerrymandering?

What is Gerrymandering?

Elijah Robinson, Secretary November 24, 2020

Gerrymandering is where districts are manipulated to favor one political party. This reduces the competition an incumbent politician has in a district or state. The borders for districts are re-drawn every...

European Countries Nationalized Wages, the U.S. Didn’t

European Countries Nationalized Wages, the U.S. Didn’t

Elijah Robinson, Secretary October 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic shut down the economy—closing businesses, and leaving 40 million Americans unemployed. The U.S. response included one stimulus check, expanded unemployment benefits, and a giant...

The (more) Civil Presidential Debate

The (more) Civil Presidential Debate

Elijah Robinson, Secretary October 27, 2020

This time around, the debate was more fair and intelligible. However, it was no less misleading and disingenuous as the first. The moderator seemed to have a better handle over the candidates, and maintained...

Cinema is Buffalo Strong

Cinema is Buffalo Strong

Elijah Robinson, Secretary October 19, 2020

Between October 9-12, the Buffalo International Film Festival premiered its entries at the Dark Alley Drive-In. It was a packed lot for three days, with the local community eager to continue the strong...

“Black on Black Crime”? Come on Spectrum!

“Black on Black Crime”? Come on Spectrum!

Elijah Robinson, Secretary October 18, 2020

A story was published on Spectrum News, “WNY Activists Look to Put a Stop to Black on Black Crime”. It covered a group of activists marching after the death of a 23 year old Black woman through...

Heavy academic consequences for not taking Covid-19 seriously

Heavy academic consequences for not taking Covid-19 seriously

Angela Caico, Staff Writer October 17, 2020

Effective October 1st, you could find yourself suspended – or worse – if you choose not to follow the recommended actions on and off campus regarding the pandemic. SUNY Chancellor James Malatras...

Are you planning for Spring Break?  Well, unpack your bags, it’s canceled.

Are you planning for Spring Break? Well, unpack your bags, it’s canceled.

Nia Peeples, Staff Writer October 6, 2020

Everyone needs a vacation, but in Buffalo State Terms it’s a “Staycation” Vice President for Academic Affairs of SUNY Buffalo State, Jim Mayrose, sent an email last week entailing they “have...

The Burrito Project

The Burrito Project

Shavonne Pucula, News Editor October 6, 2020

A cold rainy night fell over Buffalo, the homeless waiting in a line at the corner, shivering and huddled together like penguins waiting for their weekly burritos -- cars start to pull into the bus station...

The dramatic first 2020 Presidential debate

The dramatic first 2020 Presidential debate

Angela Caico, Staff Writer September 30, 2020

The first Presidential debate of 2020 played out as more of a reality TV show than a respectful, educated conversation between the two men in consideration for running the country. The moderator, Chris...

The city Buffalo, once called The City of The Dead or The Dawn of The Dead City, now is on the rise again with a flourishing development in its real estate business.

The city Buffalo, once called The City of The Dead or The Dawn of The Dead City, now is on the rise again with a flourishing development in its real estate business.

Rifa Tasfia, Staff Writer September 26, 2020

The ancient city, filled with rich history, was the eighth-largest city in America in the 1900s. Later, in 2008-2019, it was named the dead city by Robert Mark Silverman, Li Yin, Kelly L. Patterson,...

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