Student Groups Roundup

By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor Disclaimer: There are over forty active student groups on the Daemen main campus. This is a non-exhaustive list of the active groups here. Animation and Story Production Club The Animation and Story Production Club is a club open to all majors with an interest in animation. “From Animation Club, you can expect weekly presentations regarding all aspects of animation, from … Continue reading Student Groups Roundup

Winter Joy returns to Daemen: WinterFest Celebration to be held Friday

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief, and Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor As the fall semester comes to a close and Buffalo winter rears its icy head, one of Daemen’s highly anticipated annual events is steadily approaching. WinterFest will take place on Dec. 5, starting at 6 p.m. in the Yurtchuk Student Center. “There really isn’t a schedule of events other than it kicking off with the tree … Continue reading Winter Joy returns to Daemen: WinterFest Celebration to be held Friday

Lines Are Just Suggestions: The Parking Hall of Shame

By Jenna Fiaretti, Staff Writer As the Fall 2025 semester comes to its conclusion, it’s important to reflect on its many successes…and many failures. While there are multiple open parking lots on campus, there’s still a lot of confusion over where people are allowed to park, leading to countless parking violations that are not only illegal under New York State Vehicle and Traffic law and … Continue reading Lines Are Just Suggestions: The Parking Hall of Shame

Daemen’s AI Tiger Team: reimagining how Daemen uses AI

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief  Daemen’s guidelines on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) are currently being reevaluated to better meet the needs of students and staff. A team of Daemen faculty, known as the AI Tiger Team, is working together to create a new Generative AI policy that fits these needs. So far, each teacher has decided whether students can use GenAI for classwork or not, and … Continue reading Daemen’s AI Tiger Team: reimagining how Daemen uses AI

Out of order: Daemen’s confusing apartment numbers 

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief As you walk along Campus Drive beside the Daemen-owned apartments, one detail stands out: the building numbers make no sense. They jump from 71 to 101 to 57 without any clear order, offering little help to anyone trying to navigate the area. This confusion is a common trend among new and upcoming Daemen students. Navigating the apartments by their numbers doesn’t … Continue reading Out of order: Daemen’s confusing apartment numbers 

Autumn at the Orchard: Daemen Students Embrace Fall with Apple-Picking Trip

By Merin Curatolo, Contributing writer Daemen students adventured off campus Sunday, Oct. 19, to celebrate the autumn season at Smith’s Apple Orchard. Hosted by the Campus Activities Team (CAT), 42 students traveled to the orchard located in Pendleton, New York, and were treated to free doughnuts, cider slushies and apple picking. Hayley Pizur is one of CAT’s Off Campus Events Programmers who facilitated the event, … Continue reading Autumn at the Orchard: Daemen Students Embrace Fall with Apple-Picking Trip

Daemen University travels to Frightworld Screampark

By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor and Brooke Trower, Staff Writer This past October, Daemen University Students had the opportunity to attend a trip to an award-winning screampark in Buffalo called Frightworld.  “Frightworld features five award winning haunted houses under one roof,” the Frightworld website states. “Recognized by Buzzfeed, Travel Channel and The Scare Factor as one of the top haunts in the country, this is … Continue reading Daemen University travels to Frightworld Screampark

Food Resources

By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor  Disclaimer: Most of the information contained in this article has been brought to you by The HOPE Center and Daemen University staff. Due to recent political complications, as well as the general needs of students, everybody should be aware of the resources at their disposal to help fight food insecurity.  An easily accessible resource is the Care Cupboard run by … Continue reading Food Resources

Daemen Holds Annual Walk for Jenny

By Anna Mangialomini, contributing writer Daemen University held its fourth annual Walk for Jenny event on Oct. 16, in remembrance of Jennifer “Jenny” McAlmont, a Daemen student who took her own life in 2014.  Students and faculty members gathered in the Social Room of the Yurtchuk Student Center, where several clubs and organizations had tables offering information and resources about mental health and suicide prevention. … Continue reading Daemen Holds Annual Walk for Jenny

How Daemen chooses a SpringFest Artist

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief  Two polls to determine the headliner for Springfest 2026 were released to the student body on Oct. 22 and Nov. 5, both providing critical feedback as Daemen moves forward with making financial offers to music artists and planning the event. According to Nathan Flintjer, director of Student Activities, the event is still in the planning stage. Polls to gauge student opinion … Continue reading How Daemen chooses a SpringFest Artist