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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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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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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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Get Fit, Go Vote: Daemen’s Drive to Get Voter Participation for the General Election

By Cadence Russell, Editor-in-Chief There are 29 days until Election Day, November 5, 2024. Get Civically Fit, a partnership between the History and Political Science Department, Athletics, and Student Affairs, has been hosting events to get the Daemen campus community involved in the election process, from voter registration drives to debate watch parties.  “We want our students to be physically fit, spiritually fit. We also … Continue reading Get Fit, Go Vote: Daemen’s Drive to Get Voter Participation for the General Election

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After a Long Hiatus, the C-minus has Returned to the Business Department

By Cameron Enders, Out and About Section Editor The fall 2024 semester marks the start of a new business department grading policy that requires all business and accounting professors to start giving out C-minuses again. The new grading scale makes a C-minus range from 70 to a 72.99 grade and Cs now start at a 73, whereas the old grading scales would have students get … Continue reading After a Long Hiatus, the C-minus has Returned to the Business Department

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What’s Next for the EcoTrail Now That the EcoShed Is History?

By Zorian Edwards, staff writer Returning to the Daemen campus after the spring semester students noticed something missing, the EcoShed. What once stood next to the creek, by the paved path behind Canavan, was officially removed from the campus.  90 students, led by Dr. Brenda Young and Professor Kevin Kegler, started the EcoTrail project in 2006. This project utilized sustainable practices while constructing both the … Continue reading What’s Next for the EcoTrail Now That the EcoShed Is History?

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Daemen Offering New Criminal Justice Major Starting Fall 2024

By Cadence Russell, editor-in-chief Starting in the fall of 2024, students at Daemen will be able to take classes in the newest major on campus, criminal justice.  “We’ve built a pretty solid program here, where it’s really grounded in both political science and psychology and will give students kind of a very firm background in and kind of understanding of the criminal justice system,” Dr. … Continue reading Daemen Offering New Criminal Justice Major Starting Fall 2024

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Fierce Geese Couple Nesting at Daemen

By Sara Siegmann, contributing writer Two fierce geese nest on campus every spring, and Daemen members have to worry about being attacked. “With the new season, we see some yearly visitors on our campus. Each year we have a Canadian Geese couple who have made their nest on the roof by the Eco Trail,” Robert Mead-Colegrove, assistant dean for campus safety and operations said in … Continue reading Fierce Geese Couple Nesting at Daemen

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Photos From the Total Solar Eclipse

Photos by Cadence Russell, editor-in-chief On April 8, 2024, Daemen University witnessed its first total solar eclipse since the university was founded in 1947. Campus was closed because of the event. Resident students gathered on the Saffrin Public Square during the entire duration of the eclipse, both the partial and during totality, laying out on blankets, listening to music, and playing catch. The photos featured … Continue reading Photos From the Total Solar Eclipse

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Daemen Student Launches Clothing Line: Why Not Dream LLC

By Sarai Skerritt, contributing writer The long few years that COVID-19 was prevailing were troublesome for many students, especially those who were close to finishing their high school career.  However, not everything was bad for some. Why Not Dream LLC was born out of the COVID pandemic, a clothing line formed for people who wanted to support a Black-owned business.  Noah Fulton, a third-year entrepreneurship … Continue reading Daemen Student Launches Clothing Line: Why Not Dream LLC

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