Saying goodbye to my hero
Matt Chandler, Contributor
December 10, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society
“I made it ma.” In the predawn darkness, I placed my hand on my mom’s shoulder and uttered those four simple words. Today was my last day of college. It was also the last day of my mother’s life. At 81, her body was broken, but her mind was sharp. She never earned a bachelor’s degree—no...
Arguments Soon to be Unwrapped
Jennifer Mauk, Staff Writer
December 2, 2018
Filed under Advice, OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society
Holiday season brings out the best in everyone, except when families gather to argue about their “expert” opinions on winter clothing, general decorating, music, and anything else you could argue two sides about. Throughout my childhood in Kansas, I always assumed it made sense to only need a ...
The Style Spies
Jennifer Steele and John Wesh, Reporters
December 1, 2018
Filed under Advice, Fashion, OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase
This fall, Buffalo weather has proven to us yet again that we never quite know what to expect to land before our eyes. From the radiant sunshine to the dusting of snow across our campus, it has quickly transitioned into the inevitable war of the seasons. If you are from the area, this swift change may...
Thanksgiving is not just another work holiday
Kelsie Engert, Social Media Editor
November 18, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society
It’s that time of the year. There's Snow, holiday prep, shopping, tree-lighting and, oh, that’s right, turkey dinner. Yet again, Thanksgiving will drown in all of the Christmas hype surrounding it, between the premiere of holiday tunes on the radio, Black Friday shopping and decorated trees lighting t...
Opinion: In defense of millennials
Matt Chandler, Contributor
November 13, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase
The most difficult part of returning to college in my 40s wasn’t the workload or trying to navigate the SUNY Buffalo State Campus – I have managed the latter well enough, and the former wasn’t as bad as I anticipated. No, for me, the most difficult part of the experience was walking into orientation...
SmartPhone World Domination
Tina Diblasio, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Uncategorized
Being apart of the millennial generation, we are in touch with all forms of technology and devices. A majority of our day is dedicated to being connected to a screen of some sort, whether it be a phone, laptop, tablet etc. The question that I have come across is, do these screens help us or hurt us? ...
Your ‘costume’ is not a costume
Jennifer Mauk, Reporter
October 29, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase
As Halloween is quickly approaching and Target is selling more avocado costumes for adults, the seemingly never-ending struggle of finding a good costume will soon come to an end. Finding a good costume can be as easy as using Pinterest and Google; to simply find cliche costumes you’ll see five...
Cooking Up Hairstyles as a SUNY Buffalo State Entrepreneur
Brianna Baptiste, Opinion Editor
October 22, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Uncategorized
With a new semester half way over, as college students both our bodies and wallets are being drained. While we can’t help but stick through the entire semester when it comes to our bodies being drained, we can do something about our wallets. Student entrepreneurs are Suny Buffalo State’s solution...
Drab to Fab: Dorm Edition
Alexander Field, Reporter
September 16, 2018
Filed under Advice, Environment & Ecology, Health, OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Student Experience
Make your home away from home healthy and productive within a student budget. If your dorm or apartment lacks luster, doesn't speak “you”, or is only to use the restroom, shower and sleep, these few additions will make your space a bit more tolerable. Tidiness is imperative for tiny living. Mar...
Styling While Budgeting
Tina DiBlasio, Reporter
September 12, 2018
Filed under CULTURE, Fashion, Recent Stories, Showcase
School is back and it’s time to step up your style game without breaking the bank. With being a college student it’s hard to look your best without running out of the last bit of cash your parents sent you to last you till October. Do not fear, smart style shopping is here to save the day! Lookin...
Matt Chandler, Contributor
December 10, 2018 • No Comments
“I made it ma.” In the predawn darkness, I placed my hand on my mom’s shoulder and uttered those four simple words. Today was my last day of college. It was also...
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