Founders Week Delivers Another Year of Campus Wide Celebration

By Kaity Hersee, Staff Writer Many know of homecoming season, from high schools or from the media individuals consume daily. Here at Daemen, there is another tradition, one that honors the founders and the very basis of the Daemen University we know today: Founders Week. It’s a week full of fun events that connect students and faculty to the origins of the university while providing … Continue reading Founders Week Delivers Another Year of Campus Wide Celebration

What’s Next for the EcoTrail Now That the EcoShed Is History?

By Zorian Edwards, staff writer Returning to the Daemen campus after the spring semester students noticed something missing, the EcoShed. What once stood next to the creek, by the paved path behind Canavan, was officially removed from the campus.  90 students, led by Dr. Brenda Young and Professor Kevin Kegler, started the EcoTrail project in 2006. This project utilized sustainable practices while constructing both the … Continue reading What’s Next for the EcoTrail Now That the EcoShed Is History?

Sitting Down with Daemen University Provost: Dr. Michael Brogan

By Bridget Thornton, contributing writer Dr. Michael Brogan has been a member of the Daemen Community for over 40 years and currently serves the university as Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Through his time here he has exhibited his profound leadership and expertise coupled with his passion for working in higher education to shape the landscape of Daemen University.  Brogan was born … Continue reading Sitting Down with Daemen University Provost: Dr. Michael Brogan

Photos From the Total Solar Eclipse

Photos by Cadence Russell, editor-in-chief On April 8, 2024, Daemen University witnessed its first total solar eclipse since the university was founded in 1947. Campus was closed because of the event. Resident students gathered on the Saffrin Public Square during the entire duration of the eclipse, both the partial and during totality, laying out on blankets, listening to music, and playing catch. The photos featured … Continue reading Photos From the Total Solar Eclipse

Daemen Student Launches Clothing Line: Why Not Dream LLC

By Sarai Skerritt, contributing writer The long few years that COVID-19 was prevailing were troublesome for many students, especially those who were close to finishing their high school career.  However, not everything was bad for some. Why Not Dream LLC was born out of the COVID pandemic, a clothing line formed for people who wanted to support a Black-owned business.  Noah Fulton, a third-year entrepreneurship … Continue reading Daemen Student Launches Clothing Line: Why Not Dream LLC

Daemen Community Responds to Canavan Hall Burglary

By Calvin Dimmig, News Editor On Feb. 24, at 7:31 a.m., students on the Daemen University main campus received a campus safety alert regarding a suspicious person breaking into Canavan Hall, the freshman dormitory. On the evening of Feb. 23, students held the door for a man parked in a white U-haul truck in front of Schenck Hall, only a block away from Canavan Hall. … Continue reading Daemen Community Responds to Canavan Hall Burglary

Daemen to Experience its First Total Solar Eclipse

By Cadence Russell, editor-in-chief It’s been all over the news for months, April 8 is the total solar eclipse. Some 500,000 to 1 million visitors are expected to travel to Buffalo. Over 50 eclipse-themed events and counting are happening in the region. All Buffalo public schools have closed, along with Buffalo State, University at Buffalo, and Daemen University. “What’s exciting about this is that Buffalo … Continue reading Daemen to Experience its First Total Solar Eclipse

Musicalfare Prepares for New Space, Theater at Daemen Looks to Make a Comeback

By Cadence Russell, editor-in-chief When people think of Buffalo, it’s rare that a city with a vibrant and diverse theater district comes to mind. With over 20 theater and production companies located within the city theater arts has a long and rich history within the Queen City. In residence at Daemen University is Musicalfare, which has been producing productions for 34 years, and is currently … Continue reading Musicalfare Prepares for New Space, Theater at Daemen Looks to Make a Comeback

Is Artificial Intelligence Taking Over?

By Abby Bellaus Artificial intelligence was valued at $136.55 billion in 2022 and is predicted to expand at an annual growth rate of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030, according to Grand View Research. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence will reshape human interactions and the performance of daily tasks.  According to Timothy Scholtz, a third-year computer engineering student at the University at Buffalo, “I think … Continue reading Is Artificial Intelligence Taking Over?