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Buffalo Bills Bring Daemen University Members Together to Destress

By Madison Castle, Contributing Writer For Daemen University, Buffalo Bills games mean more than football; they offer a weekly chance to unwind and reconnect before the week ahead. With coursework and first exams approaching, students and faculty find a much-needed outlet to step away from school responsibilities.  “Watching the game allows for good vibes and sets a good tone starting the new week,” said Alyssa … Continue reading Buffalo Bills Bring Daemen University Members Together to Destress

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What’s All The Buzz About? 

By Jenna Fiaretti, staff writer A new student-only social media app has recently taken the campus by storm. Fizz, developed by Fizz Social Corp, is a free app available to iOS users.  This app markets specifically to college students and operates on a campus-by-campus basis. It even features an email verification system to ensure all of its users are active students. While Daemen is new … Continue reading What’s All The Buzz About? 

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Campus jobs 

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief  Daemen provides various working opportunities for students interested in working at the university while taking classes. There are Federal work-study (FWS) and nonfederal work-study positions available. FWS is a federally funded program based on financial need. Students may work up to 10 hours per week and are paid biweekly at New York State minimum wage. You can check if you have … Continue reading Campus jobs 

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The Revival of Creative Minds: Fourth Generation

By Brooke Trower, Staff Writer, and Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor Daemen welcomes back Creative Minds, a student theater club run by new members and a new advisor. Alongside the revival of Daemen Hall, discussion has begun about bringing it back for a fourth iteration. This is an ongoing effort led by sophomores Alyson Dalton, Isaac Sinatra, Kara Gioia, and Kaity Hersee. “I have been doing … Continue reading The Revival of Creative Minds: Fourth Generation

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Daemen Hall: The Newest Addition to Campus

By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor As the student body returns to the Daemen campus, there is a noticeable addition to the University’s facilities. The previously known Musicalfare Theater building, now given its original name, Daemen Hall, has rejoined Daemen’s campus.  After being rented out to Musicalfare Theater for years, the building’s lease expired, and the space has been converted into an auditorium and bistro that … Continue reading Daemen Hall: The Newest Addition to Campus

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IMIT Opens to the Public

By Cadence Russell, editor-in-chief It’s been seven years in the making, but the Institute for Mobility Innovation and Technology (IMIT) is opening to the public on April 30, 2025. IMIT is a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center for injuries and illnesses, in partnership with Buffalo Rehab Group and Villa Maria College, where the facility is housed.  Nestled next to Villa Maria’s Athletic Complex, the IMIT looks like … Continue reading IMIT Opens to the Public

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The Not ‘Academic Festival’ Study Day, ShowCASE

By Zorian Edwards, staff writer On April 16, seniors in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) presented their capstone projects. All other students had no classes to attend the presentations, catch up on work, or rest if they chose. This day used to be called the Academic Festival and was a key day in the Daemen calendar.  “There was always a huge poster … Continue reading The Not ‘Academic Festival’ Study Day, ShowCASE

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Scientific Funding Cuts Hit Research at Daemen

By Cadence Russell, editor-in-chief In the last month and a half, scientific funding has been thrown into a world of uncertainty as funding cuts have been ordered by the Trump administration. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is the largest public funder of biomedical research globally, has been one of the government-funded agencies hit the hardest. Funding for research at the NIH has dropped … Continue reading Scientific Funding Cuts Hit Research at Daemen

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No Salt in Salty Weather

By Zorian Edwards, staff writer On Feb. 21, students were alerted that snow removal procedures this semester were affected by the amount of salt allotted to Daemen. When compared to the previous five years, Daemen has been hit more consistently with snow, ice, and freezing rain. This has increased the use of snow removal supplies, especially salt. “There is a national shortage of road salt. … Continue reading No Salt in Salty Weather

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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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