Retail’s downfall, Amazon’s rise and the fate of book stores
Edwin J. Viera, Opinion Editor
May 10, 2018
Filed under Business Reviews, City & Region, OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society, Student Experience, Technology
As a kid, one of my favorite feelings was going to a toy store to pick out a new toy or something to play with my friends. Some of you may remember the rush you go when you would see all the new toys packaged and ready for purchase. As we all got older, this feeling goes away but something is usually...
Do sitcoms have a future on television?
Edwin J. Viera, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society, Television
Television has always been evolving. Since the days of The Honeymooners, to the current era of streaming being a dominant force in how people consume media. While many shows that dominate the airwaves are dramas relating either to politics or comedy-dramas centering on the condition of a family dealing ...
Women’s media is written by women but seems to be oriented around men
Edwin J. Viera, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society, Student Experience
Women’s magazines are somewhat deceptive because they attempt to trick women into making them feel bad about looking a certain way. In reality, some of these magazines were started so that women could have a place to air the way they felt about the world around them, to have a place to really express...
Don’t let allergies stop you from living your best life
Brianna Baptiste, Columnist
May 7, 2018
Filed under Advice, Environment & Ecology, OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society, Student Experience
At last, the long awaited spring weather we’ve all been praying for is finally here. Buffalo is notorious for its frigid temperatures, so when the spring weather comes it’s a relief. For months we had to trudge through the snow, sleet and freezing rain. Lately, we’ve been able to take walks in...
People only learn about “the pop culture of politics” instead of in-depth goings on
Edwin J. Viera, Opinion Editor
May 7, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Politics, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society, Technology, Television
With an eye on the world of politics and on those cat videos, people are hopelessly glued to their screens to find out what will be happening next. Since the President could be facing indictment in the Robert Mueller investigation, many people will be looking to see what anyone will have to say about...
Movies lose their ability to provide social consciousness about weary consumer world
Edwin J. Viera, Opinion Editor
May 1, 2018
Filed under Economics, Film, OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a way to predict if the market is doing good or bad. Recently the market hasn’t been as strong as it has been since the crash of the stock market in 2008. Certain stocks play a role in this measurement. None is more prominent than the multinational corporation, Berkshire...
Seinfeld’s concept of being about nothing can be applied to news about Donald Trump
Edwin J. Viera, Opinion Editor
May 1, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Politics, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society, Television
Donald Trump is a hot topic for many people, but it also seems to be the only topic people can talk about. People still hang on his every word and wonder what the next thing that the media will discover that will bring him down. However, the media doesn’t seem to have anything else to talk about....
The concept of luxury has changed, but to what exactly?
Edwin J. Viera, Opinion Editor
April 30, 2018
Filed under Economics, Fashion, OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society
As a native New Yorker, going home is something I always look forward to. However, every time I go home, I always see more apartments being built that all have the same banner wrapped around them. It usually says something like, “Luxury apartments, coming soon!” The word luxury being used in this...
Opinion: Email your government officials to enact real change in global poverty
Barak BenYehuda, Contributor
April 26, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Politics, Recent Stories
When people think of fighting global poverty, they envision benefits to countries and territories strictly outside of the United States. However, they couldn’t be any further from the truth. On top of the obvious positive effects of providing foreign aid, there are also beneficial aspects right here...
Opinion: Should Emotional Support Animals require training?
Ashley Ziomek, Reporter
April 26, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Recent Stories, Showcase, Society
Some folks require a little extra assistance in their day-to-day lives. Whether it be a physical or mental impairment, simply getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult. An amazing buddy-system has been developed, linking impaired individuals with a new fluffy friend. These animals help individuals...
Edwin J. Viera, Opinion Editor
May 10, 2018 • No Comments
As a kid, one of my favorite feelings was going to a toy store to pick out a new toy or something to play with my friends. Some of you may remember the rush you go when you...
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