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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 Previous meal tickets from the fall semester are no longer valid.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

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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

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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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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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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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Creative Minds: The Revival of Student Theater at Daemen

By Cameron Enders, Out and About Editor With the departure of MusicalFare looming over the university, a revival of Creative Minds is being set in motion to keep theater alive on campus. Creative Minds is a student-run theater organization that is seeing new life thanks to a passionate group of four students. According to Dominic Hannon, the assistance director for student center operations, the earliest … Continue reading Creative Minds: The Revival of Student Theater at Daemen

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The Timezones of DS: What’s with the Clocks?

By Zorian Edwards, Staff Writer Your class feels like it’s gone on forever, you turn to the clock to see if the professor has gone over time, but the clock hasn’t changed since the beginning of the semester. Doesn’t this sound familiar? This is the case of many clocks in the Duns Scotus (DS) building. Although there is a clock that works effectively in DS252, … Continue reading The Timezones of DS: What’s with the Clocks?

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First-Generation Honors Society Established at Daemen

By Cadence Russell, Editor-in-Chief As of October 23, 2024, the Lambda Pi chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha Honors Society was established at Daemen University, an honors society recognizing first-generation college students. “I consider it a privilege to be part of the first class of Tri-Alpha,” Kiana Webber, senior animation major and inductee said. “It is amazing to be recognized for doing something that not many … Continue reading First-Generation Honors Society Established at Daemen

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