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When is the right time? -A dialogue on gun control

BY: Brianna Zichettella   While some believe that the aftermath of tragedy is not the time to discuss changes that could have prevented it, I argue that there will not be a more relevant moment. Historically, some of the most drastic changes have followed terrible tragedies.   For example, in the wake of September 11, people across America came together to discuss one question: “How … Continue reading When is the right time? -A dialogue on gun control

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Sexual assault case still without updates, CHIP Center with message for students

Last month, Daemen officials informed students that a sexual assault occurred on campus and was committed by another student. Since then, no additional information has been provided.   All that is known about the incident was provided in email to students sent by the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Title IX Coordinator Kathleen Boone. In her email, Boone wrote that the assault took … Continue reading Sexual assault case still without updates, CHIP Center with message for students

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Students object to Dean’s List benefit cuts, create petition

On May 1, Daemen College announced that the College earned National Best Value School Designation. Three days later, the College announced there will no longer be a tuition benefit associated with Dean’s List status. Students took action out against the retractions.  Political science major Brianna Zichettella organized a petition and statement for students. “The announcement was given after those who qualified had already registered for … Continue reading Students object to Dean’s List benefit cuts, create petition

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Students respond to Excelsior Scholarship program and its effects on Daemen

In a survey sent to and responded by current students, Insight analyzed data in order to find out how students perceived the new Excelsior Scholarship program, its possible effect on their academic future and Daemen’s well being. Combined, nearly 100 undergraduate and graduate students participated, with a plethora of anonymous responses also collected. Around 57 percent of respondents were supportive of the Excelsior Scholarship plan. … Continue reading Students respond to Excelsior Scholarship program and its effects on Daemen

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Panel discussion on political concerns of refugees and immigrants

On Tuesday April 4, Daemen students and members of the public gathered in the Wick Social Room to take in a comprehensive panel discussion, where several speakers outlined their work with refugee and immigrant communities.   Founder and chief medical officer of Jericho Road Community Health Center Dr. Myron Glick, began the discussion by expressing a belief in “two over-arching principles” relevant to all individuals … Continue reading Panel discussion on political concerns of refugees and immigrants

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Annual creative writing award bestowed to junior student

Junior health promotions major Kirstie Hanson enrolled in Professor Luke Daly’s creative writing course in order to meet her requirements for her program. She didn’t expect that it would lead to an appreciation for and interest in poetry. And she never imagined that she would be awarded the annual Peter A. Siedlecki Creative Writing Award. That’s exactly what happened for Hanson this semester. Her poem … Continue reading Annual creative writing award bestowed to junior student

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Women’s leadership in the political realm

An event aimed to complement Daemen College’s celebration of women’s history month did that and more.  Dr. Farida Jalazai, a 2004 University of Buffalo graduate and current associate professor of political science and Hannah Atkins, Endowed Chair at Oklahoma State University, led a presentation about women’s leadership in politics.   The professor highlighted the struggles that women have had in “breaking the glass ceiling” to … Continue reading Women’s leadership in the political realm

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Daemen’s Paralegal Studies program receives approval from ABA

Moving forward with the standard of excellence After months of anticipation and high hopes, Feb. 17 was the day Daemen College announced that their Paralegal Studies program had received approval from the American Bar Association. This honorary distinction makes Daemen one of two colleges in the Buffalo-Niagara Region that offers an ABA-approved Paralegal Studies program. This effort was spearheaded by the director of the Paralegal … Continue reading Daemen’s Paralegal Studies program receives approval from ABA

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Never too late to go to CHIP

The Wick Student Center is home to the new Counseling, Health, Insurance, and Prevention (CHIP) Center. The offices are now located in Wick 117.  More and more students are coming to college with preconditions about mental health and college can get very stressful. “It is helpful to talk about stress,” according to Shannon Radder. Radder is the Director of Counseling Services and is a licensed … Continue reading Never too late to go to CHIP

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President Olson wary of Excelsior tuition plan, calls for students to take action

At the beginning of the year, Gov. Cuomo proposed his Excelsior Scholarship plan, which would allow SUNY and CUNY schools to be tuition-free for students for families who make under $125,000 per year. On Feb. 27, President Gary Olson urged students to fight back against these proposed changes in order to protect their education, Daemen College and other private institutions. “I am writing to ask … Continue reading President Olson wary of Excelsior tuition plan, calls for students to take action

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