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"Falliday" market at Richardson Olmsted Campus.

Fall Market pops up next to Buffalo State

Grace Cole, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

Though the summer weather has been holding out through the beginning of October, a stroll over the fallen leaves and hay bales on the front lawn of the Richardson Olmsted Campus captures the fall feeling. The...

"Buffalo City Hall" by Reading Tom is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Government shutdown and how it can affect you

Ryleigh Berenson, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

At 12 a.m. on Oct. 1, the United States government shut down. Government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass all legislation that funds the following fiscal year’s federal government agencies. Government...

30 East Amherst Street

‘Chaos’ at party steps away from shooting

Matthew Barton, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

New details have emerged that tie to the 20-year-old Buffalo State University student who was shot outside of an off-campus party in the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 4. Buffalo-based party entertainment...

Buffalo on a Budget: Local and Online Student Discounts

Buffalo on a Budget: Local and Online Student Discounts

Serena Spangler, Staff Writer October 7, 2025

We all know that being a college student is usually unbelievably challenging. Between balancing grades, mental health, and family and friends, the last thing a student needs is something else to worry...

Buffalo State student shot at off-campus gathering

Buffalo State student shot at off-campus gathering

Charlotte Pitman and Matthew Barton October 6, 2025

A Buffalo State University student was shot Saturday, Oct. 4, at around 2 a.m., near E. Amherst and Main Street. The victim, a 20-year-old man, was shot in the arm, suffering non-fatal injuries. According...

The view walking up to the market.

Elmwood Village Farmers Market

Charlotte Pitman, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., local businesses and community members joined for the Elmwood Village Farmers Market on Bidwell Parkway and Elmwood Avenue. Approximately a 13-minute walk from...

Coyer Field, the home turf of Buffalo State.

Buffalo State Sports Round-up (9/29-10/5)

Lucas Lyon, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

The Buffalo State Sports Round-up is back for the second of many weeks to come, covering every Bengal game from the last seven days. This week saw the men’s soccer, women’s soccer, football, and women’s...

Promotional flyer from the event.

Do Numbers Exist?

Charlotte Pitman, Staff Writer October 5, 2025

Do numbers exist? Friday, Sept. 25, a guided discussion on the subject was held at 4 p.m. in Ketchum Hall. Dr. Julian Cole and the Humanities Club welcomed all Buffalo State students and staff, allowing...

Benji watches the sun set on Coyer Field as the Bengals game comes to a close.

Homecoming Heartbreak: Bengals dominated by Garnet Chargers

Matthew Barton, Staff Writer October 5, 2025

The Buffalo State Bengals suffered a 28-6 loss to the Union College Garnet Chargers on Saturday at Coyer Field. This loss marks the sixth straight season in which the Bengals have lost to Union. The...

BSU's Homecoming 2025 Comedy Night, featuring Preacher Lawson.

“It’s really cool to be different now”: A Conversation with Preacher Lawson

Beverly Brittain, Staff Writer October 1, 2025

On Tuesday evening, I had the opportunity to sit down with the headliner of Buffalo State’s Homecoming Comedy Night, Preacher Lawson. We discussed the impact of social media on the comedy world, touring...

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