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Studying Abroad at Daemen: A Highlight on Global Programs
By Kaity Hersee, Staff Writer Studying abroad in a foreign country may sound scary to some. It’s often viewed as unattainable, as it’s something that many students dream of but never experience. Some students have heard of others going and may wish to go themselves, but are afraid that the cost may be too much or the program may be too daunting. There are plenty … Continue reading Studying Abroad at Daemen: A Highlight on Global Programs
Her Voice After Dark: Celebrating women’s voices on campus
By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor Daemen University’s HOPE Center (Home of Opportunity, Purpose and Engagement), puts on many events throughout the semester, but some of their most notable events have been their music events. During the fall semester, the HOPE Center put on a protest music event titled Music Has the Power. This event included performances from Daemen students, faculty and local music artists. Due … Continue reading Her Voice After Dark: Celebrating women’s voices on campus
The impact of cold weather on campus life
By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor As many have noticed, the weather has been unbearably cold in the beginning of this semester. “Tonight will be in the teens, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday the temperatures are expected to be in the single digits, with Saturday dropping in the negatives,” Reslife stated in an email to campus on Feb. 5. While making it unpleasant to walk to … Continue reading The impact of cold weather on campus life
Dangers of Dining: Navigating the Dining Hall With a Food Allergy
By Deanna Bryant, Contributing Writer The line for salads in the Dining Hall is long. At the back is Celia Young, a freshman general business administration major trying to read the sign above the station. The salad special of the day lists eggs as the only major allergen, but that’s not what she’s looking for. “I’m scared to eat every day in there,” Young said. … Continue reading Dangers of Dining: Navigating the Dining Hall With a Food Allergy
Becoming a person of Merritt: Former Olympian comes to Daemen
By Zorian Edwards, Editor-in-Chief Wearing a black baseball cap and a gray Nike zip-up stamped with the Olympic rings, LaShawn Merritt paced back and forth at the front of the room, speaking with his hands as much as his words. His voice carried across the room, rising and falling with emphasis as he moved, rarely standing still. Even in a space that wasn’t completely full, … Continue reading Becoming a person of Merritt: Former Olympian comes to Daemen
How Do Seasonal Changes Affect Library Usage Among Daemen Students?
By Olivia Lewis, Contributing Writer With the weather freezing cold, and finals rapidly approaching, students of every major seem to end up in the same place: the library. Melissa Peterson, director of the RIC and library services for ten years, said that during extreme temperatures, Daemen students can be found hunkering down in the library with blankets and snacks. She also said that students who … Continue reading How Do Seasonal Changes Affect Library Usage Among Daemen Students?
A Celebration of Talent: Highlights from the Daemen Undergraduate Art Exhibition
Kaity Hersee, Staff Writer On March 19, undergraduate art students gathered in the Visual and Performing Arts Centre, otherwise known as the VPAC, for the Undergraduate Art Exhibition. This event celebrates Freshman, Sophomore and Junior students and their creations. The art show, which started at 4:30 p.m., consisted of time to view the student submissions, as well as a presentation of awards. The winners of … Continue reading A Celebration of Talent: Highlights from the Daemen Undergraduate Art Exhibition
Student Talent: The Iconoclast and English Department hosts Writing Competition
By Jenna Fiaretti, Staff Writer Iconoclast and the English Department collaborated to host a writing competition open to high school juniors and seniors in Western New York. This year’s title for the competition is Unmute. The competition received twenty-one submissions total across ten or more high schools. From these submissions, a few professors and Iconoclast editors chose the winners. The writing competition is a relatively … Continue reading Student Talent: The Iconoclast and English Department hosts Writing Competition
Did midterms catch you off guard? How to keep yourself sane during exam season.
By Devon Ruddock, Staff Writer. The picture is crystal-clear in the minds of college students: late nights under the fluorescent library lights, piles of empty energy drink cans, the sweet relief of finishing that last final and promptly sleeping for days. Midterms made clear that exam seasons, if not tackled appropriately, can leave us trapped in cramming limbo for days or weeks until we emerge, … Continue reading Did midterms catch you off guard? How to keep yourself sane during exam season.