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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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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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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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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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