The Record

Lawmakers should slow their role and increase the speed limit

Anthony Reyes, Opinion Editor December 2, 2015

The Scajaquada Expressway has been targeted for change for many years now. Recently, when a driver fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle due to a narcoleptic condition — killing a three-year-old boy...

Reese’s shapeless Christmas tree reiterates our freedom of speech

Jillian LeBlanc, Columnist December 2, 2015

  Just when you think the red cup debacle is over, something equally as perturbing pops up. The big issue that has the Internet abuzz this week involves everyone’s favorite candy company, Reese’s....

How to end Islamophobia?

Lloyd Huff, Staff Writer December 2, 2015

  Since the terrorist attacks in Paris, Syrian refugee xenophobia is increasing. All over the country and around the world, there is no shortage of people quick to equate Muslims to terrorists,...

Ballin’ on a budget: you can look good while saving money

Alfredo Contreras, Contributing Writer December 2, 2015

Three hundred dollars spent on your jeans, but can you say you’ve spent three hours in the library? This question is one that should be asked to every college student, whether it’s internally or...

Corporate America continues its holiday stranglehold

Edwin J. Viera, Columnist December 2, 2015

The holiday of Thanksgiving has come and gone and people are starting to get into the swing of December and, of course, Christmas shopping. The fantastic "toyage" has come back and people are going to...

Let’s propose a toast, to the hopes of a lower drinking age

Jillian LeBlanc, Columnist November 18, 2015

Congratulations, it’s your 18th birthday and you’re now “officially” an adult. The U.S. Government read your wish list, and they’re giving you a special gift this year, aka the rights of adulthood. Now,...

The mentally challenged, America’s newest minority

Edwin J. Viera, Columnist November 18, 2015

A few months ago, something happened that destroyed the sacred bond of friendship between nine people, and would keep that bond shattered, quite possibly forever. My friend, Emily, started dating a...

Put down the latte and step away from social media

Anthony Reyes, Opinion Editor November 18, 2015

A lot of things bring out passion and emotion in people. Topics like gun control, abortion, immigration, the legalization of marijuana, etc. always bring upon spirited debates, and now you can apparently...

American society playing discriminatory name game

Markiya S. Lee, Contributing Writer November 18, 2015

The African-American community is under scrutiny yet again, not for the color of their skin, but the name gifted to them at birth. Popular childhood actress and talk show host, Raven Symoné, made a...

The trials and tribulations of being a transfer student

Jillian LeBlanc, Columnist November 11, 2015

Buffalo State, you’ve let me down. I transferred here at the start of the semester and encountered more problems than I ever thought I would, primarily in regards to registration. One thing I wish...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
OPINION