Author: Cadence Russell

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Modern Languages Department Cutbacks

By Alannah Smith, Contributing Writer The Modern Languages Department at Daemen University has terminated all higher-level Spanish courses because of the decreasing number of students declaring a minor in Spanish.  According to Dr. Melissa Fiori, associate professor of Spanish applied linguistics, she used to have “50-something to 60-something” dedicated students getting a Spanish minor, while now there are only three. “When you have lower enrollment, … Continue reading Modern Languages Department Cutbacks

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A Day in the Life of a Student Teacher

By Alexa Jakobi, Contributing Writer Exhausted but determined, at 6:30 a.m., Kimberly Jimenez adjusts her professional attire in front of her dorm room mirror, preparing for another demanding day of student teaching at nearby Amherst Middle School. Like many of her fellow education majors in their final semester, Jimenez represents the next generation of educators being shaped by Daemen’s rigorous teaching program. “The transition from … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Student Teacher

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Routine Radon Testing Prompts Remediation in Select Apartments

By Cadence Russell, Editor-in-Chief In mid-October, routine testing resulted in several students living in on-campus apartments being immediately relocated due to concerns about radon levels in their apartments. “Any student moved was moved out of an abundance of caution and for testing of living spaces, not because there were any readings of concern in their living spaces,” Dr. Kerry Spicer, vice president of student affairs … Continue reading Routine Radon Testing Prompts Remediation in Select Apartments

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Wildcat Thrifts holds Fashion Show

By Cameron Enders, Out and About Section Editor “I feel amazing. I had a lot of fun,” said Aydriana Evans, a freshman business administration major. “Honestly, I love fashion, and just helping the thrift store out was amazing.” Evans took home the victory of the fashion show hosted by the university’s new thrift store, Wildcat Thrifts, in the Yurtchuk Social Room on Friday, Nov. 8. … Continue reading Wildcat Thrifts holds Fashion Show

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Students Listen to Nadia Murad’s story at UB North Campus

By Zorian Edwards and Kaity Hersee, Staff Writers On Nov. 14, Associate Professor and Chair of the English Department, Hamish Dalley organized arrangements for a limited number of students to attend UB’s Distinguished Speaker event featuring Nobel prize winner and activist Nadia Murad. Around thirteen students total participated in the event. “I thought the talk by Nadia Murad was interesting and insightful,” freshman undeclared major … Continue reading Students Listen to Nadia Murad’s story at UB North Campus

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New Willie the Wildcat Costume Continues the Daemen Legacy

By Zorian Edwards, Staff Writer The new Willie the Wildcat mascot costume made its official debut during Founders Week, but ever wonder about where it came from? Daemen’s very own Annamarie Pope created the new version of Willie. Pope is a second-year animation major who has been designing mascot-type costumes for around eight years and professionally for four years under the online alias Rappi Tappi. … Continue reading New Willie the Wildcat Costume Continues the Daemen Legacy

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Cadaver Lab: An Updated Edition to the Health Sciences Programs

By Laura Klotzkin, Staff Writer After about 30 years, an unchanging cadaver lab used for the PT and PA department was finally renovated. The Graduate Gross Cadaver Lab is a large selling point for Daemen’s prestigious health services programs. After a long push, Daemen now has an incredibly advanced cadaver lab to enhance the learning for students in health sciences.  Dr. Gary Styn, MD, director … Continue reading Cadaver Lab: An Updated Edition to the Health Sciences Programs

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