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Mandala artwork by student Alfred Ricketts.

Learn how to heal others through art at Buffalo State

Antoine Lopez, Staff writer February 23, 2024

What is Art Therapy? It is a mix between art and counseling and exists to help people express their emotions through art. "It has existed for over 50 years all around the world, and it is the belief...

Roosevelt High School Principal's Office on the set of Teach.

The bells are loud at Teach: a shocking new Buffalo original play

Sol Verma, Cultural Editor February 22, 2024

WARNING: Teach contains sensitive and traumatic content For many kids, parents are the first authority figures that are expected to be respected and teachers are often the close second. There are also...

Classroom Building at Buffalo State.

Making progress: Classroom Building updates

Christopher Doyle, Treasurer February 22, 2024

As you may have noticed, renovation is taking place at the Classroom Building, now known as “Elms Hall”, on the Buffalo State University campus. The outside exterior of the building is almost complete. The...

Dr. Raven Baxter and Dr. Ronald Gamble present 30 students with their own telescopes.

Stellar Dreams makes dreams come true for junior astronomers

Thomas Bailey, Vice President February 20, 2024

As part of the Stellar Dreams initiative led by ‘Dr. Raven the Science Maven', 30 students from Western New York were presented with high-tech telescopes. The students, all through grades 5-12, would...

The Erie County Holding Center.

Pushing for Corrective Justice: A NYS Bill to Protect the Rights of Incarcerated Individuals

Matthew Karovski, Writer February 19, 2024

New York Assembly bill A8364, a bill focused on the protection of the rights of incarcerated individuals, was introduced to the NYS Committee on Corrections in January 2023. It remains in the Senate Committee. In...

Austin Reese of Little Liar

Five must-see upcoming shows in Buffalo

Sol Verma, Culture Editor February 17, 2024

Going to a concert can be one of the most life-changing experiences! Lately the trouble is that ticket prices are fairly expensive, especially for bigger shows like the upcoming J Cole and Drake concert....

Spectator violence continues at Sports Arena

Spectator violence continues at Sports Arena

Angela Caico, Editor in chief February 13, 2024

Less than two weeks after a fight broke out between spectators and basketball players at Buffalo State University's Sports Arena, another fight took place following Friday night's game. Two of the four...

Protestors gather to speak out against Belmont Housing's rent practices at Elmwood Square Apartments.

Tenants protest steep rent hikes and poor conditions

Devin Hogan, Staff writer February 13, 2024

Energy was high despite the brisk cold as activists fought for tenant’s rights in Buffalo on Monday. GENTRIFICATION IS MURDER is seen painted on a banner held by some of the activists, calling attention...

Buffalo vs. Potsdam, Feb 10 2024.

Men’s basketball wins first game of the season, 63-61, against Potsdam

Kayla Sterner, Staff Writer February 12, 2024

After ending the last 42 games on the wrong side, the Bengals (1-22, 1-15 SUNYAC) fought hard for their first win of the season against Potsdam (3-20, 2-14 SUNYAC)! The 63-61 victory manifested on...

Market Research performs at Mr. Goodbar.

Statistics and Social Security Numbers: The Buffalo Band that Wants Your Data

Devin Hogan, Staff writer February 12, 2024

The venue is dimly lit and washed in a purple hue. You tip and thank your bartender as best as you can given the cacophony of the room and find your place in the crowd. In between songs, public service...

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