Category: Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Battling to Rebuilding: Pokémon Pokopia Takes Franchise in New Direction

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief  With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, exclusive titles have been capturing the attention of gamers worldwide. Arguably one of the most talked-about releases is Pokémon Pokopia, a fresh take on the beloved Pokémon franchise that blends 1990s nostalgia with a striking new concept.  The game is co-developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force and published by Nintendo. … Continue reading Battling to Rebuilding: Pokémon Pokopia Takes Franchise in New Direction

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Arts & Culture, On Campus

Rockbot: How Does it Work?

By Zorian Edwards & Laura Klotzkin, staff writers Have you ever used Rockbot? Rockbot is a third-person subscription service that Daemen utilizes to allow students to request music in the Yurtchuk Dining Hall, as voted on by the Student Government Association (SGA) during the last academic year. Through the app, students can request songs, upvote songs, and downvote songs. This determines the order in which … Continue reading Rockbot: How Does it Work?

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Arts & Culture

Animation Students Explore Japan Through Study Abroad

By Laura Klotzkin, staff writer Over the winter semester, the Daemen University animation department took a group of 28 people to Japan. Chaperoned by Mike Jones, associate professor of animation, and Ashley Tinkey, assistant professor of animation, the trip was to allow animation students to learn about Japanese animation, culture, and history.  “Japan’s culture is integrated with a lot when it comes to animation, especially … Continue reading Animation Students Explore Japan Through Study Abroad

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Arts & Culture, News

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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