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Casting Hall performers posing for fun picture.

Buffalo State Casting Hall: Antigone

Fletcher Gonzalez, Special to The Record November 4, 2024

Tucked away in the top left corner of Buffalo State’s campus, in a cool basement, sits a large grey wall on an empty stage. Slowly the calm in this room breaks as students will fill in with purpose. The...

U.S. Capitol, Washington D.C. Original image from Carol M. Highsmith’s America, Library of Congress collection. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

Diffusion of Power in Federalism: Participation in Democracy

Matthew Karovski, General Editor/Writer October 31, 2024

With Election Day on the horizon, individuals who plan to vote should identify their assigned polling location. The general election will occur on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This election day, folks...

Renderings of Buffalo State University's Classroom Building when finished in 2027.

Classroom Building Renovation Update Buffalo State University

Grace Cole, Special to The Record October 31, 2024

Right now, Buffalo’s chilly November breeze drifts through the unfinished walls of Elms Hall. Construction trailers, fencing, and piles of building materials cover the surrounding lawns. The...

Buffalo State University's Planetarium located in the Science and Math Complex.

Feature Story: Buffalo State Planetarium

Matt Szucs, Special to The Record October 28, 2024

Space, stars, and planets. While some may be visible from Earth, we can’t comprehend their vastness or uniqueness with the naked eye. While telescopes offer a better view, perhaps the most immersive...

Buff State faculty holding a workshop discussing diversity's place in our curriculum.

Buffalo State Faculty Discuss Decolonizing the Curriculum

Marcus Ramos, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

On Oct. 23, Buffalo State faculty held a rather intriguing workshop titled, “No More School House Rock: Decolonizing Our Curriculum." The workshop covered a wide range of topics with the intention...

Stack of textbooks on students desk at home.

How-To: Get Textbooks Cheap

Grace Cole, Special to The Record October 24, 2024

For college students, the beginning of the semester means the beginning of yet another search for lengthy and often pricey textbooks. Students must decide between buying or renting, digital versus print,...

Mascot photo at Buffalo State University

How-To: Becoming a Mascot

Richie Miller, Special to The Record October 24, 2024

When I grew up, I had one irrational fear. A fear that affected my life so much that I could not enjoy childhood the same way my peers could. Places that normally brought happiness and laughter to kids...

Buffalo Toronto Public Media Hosts Vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Buffalo Toronto Public Media Hosts Vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Marcus Ramos, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

On Oct. 19, Buffalo Toronto Public Media held its American Historia Heritage Celebration, an event meant to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. A multitude of organizations were in attendance to support...

A photo of Buffalo State University's Cleveland Hall from a distance.

A Commitment to Students and Service: An Interview with University President Bonnie Durand

Matthew Karovski, General Editor/Writer October 21, 2024

Dr. Durand was appointed as Interim President for the 2023-2024 academic year. Her appointment was, then, officially extended in the month of March 2024. Dr. Durand’s extensive experience in higher education...

Students make their voices heard on campus

Demonstration held on campus as calls for divestment in SUNY gains momentum

Devin Hogan, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

A dedicated cohort of students gathered Oct 11 to advocate for the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction (BDS) Movement building in the SUNY system. Gathered in the Plaza between E. H. Butler Library and the...

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