New System for Commuter Meal Tickets Implemented at Daemen

By Zorian Edwards, Staff Writer Upon returning to campus, a new system for commuter meal tickets had been put into place for the spring semester. Previous meal tickets from the fall semester are no longer valid. “All changes were to ensure the appropriate distribution and facilitation of commuter meal tickets,”  Miguel Rodriguez, Director of Community Standards & Student Advocacy and advisor to SGA said. This … Continue reading New System for Commuter Meal Tickets Implemented at Daemen

The New Semester Brings New Pipe Problems to Daemen

By Cameron Enders, Out and About Section Editor The start of the semester has already faced the Daemen community with two separate flooding situations. On Monday Jan. 27, an uncapped sink line in Duns Scotus leaked into DS 337, and on Thursday Jan. 23, a frozen water pipe burst into apartment 96, flooding 96-3 and 96-11. The flooding in DS 337 forced Dr. Hannah Attard, … Continue reading The New Semester Brings New Pipe Problems to Daemen

Daemen to Host Site Visit to Renew Accreditation

By Cadence Russell, Editor-in-Chief From March 16-19, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) site visit will be conducted on Daemen’s campus. The site visit is a culmination of two years of work on compiling the Self-Study Report in order to again accredit Daemen University as an institution of higher education.  “When they come on campus, they’re here to first hand verify everything that … Continue reading Daemen to Host Site Visit to Renew Accreditation

Daemen Basketball Finishing Record Season

By Cadence Russell, Editor-in-Chief Daemen’s basketball programs have had an unprecedented season. The men’s team, which is currently 24-0 overall, 15-0 ECC, is the last undefeated team across DII, and earned the first-ever No. 1 rank in the program’s history. The women’s team is 14-1 ECC and 18-7 overall, and had an 18-game win streak (disregarding tournaments) until Feb. 22. “This is a very special … Continue reading Daemen Basketball Finishing Record Season

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

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

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