By Cameron Enders, Out and About Section Editor “I feel amazing. I had a lot of fun,” said Aydriana Evans, a freshman business administration major. “Honestly, I love fashion, and just helping the thrift store out was amazing.” Evans took home the victory of the fashion show hosted by the university’s new thrift store, Wildcat Thrifts, in the Yurtchuk Social Room on Friday, Nov. 8. … Continue reading Wildcat Thrifts holds Fashion Show
By Alexa Jakobi, Contributing Writer Exhausted but determined, at 6:30 a.m., Kimberly Jimenez adjusts her professional attire in front of her dorm room mirror, preparing for another demanding day of student teaching at nearby Amherst Middle School. Like many of her fellow education majors in their final semester, Jimenez represents the next generation of educators being shaped by Daemen’s rigorous teaching program. “The transition from … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Student Teacher
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
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?
By Zorian Edwards, Staff Writer An estimated 80 people in total attended the first-ever Fall Fest hosted by the Honors Program here at Daemen University on Oct. 25. The event included a costume contest, food, a pumpkin painting station, and more. “It was such a fun way to celebrate autumn and the fun leaves,” Abigail Christopher, a second-year PA graduate student said. “Lots of friends, … Continue reading Fall Fest Celebrated at Daemen
By Anja Zielinski-Runfola, Contributing Writer The Daemen Visual and Performing Arts Department participated in its first global 24-Hour Jam Animation Contest on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. The nonprofit organization Legends Animated hosts the contest yearly. They aim to promote collaboration between independent artists and industry professionals, featuring well-known sponsors such as Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Pixar, Nickelodeon, and Disney Studios. Students were tasked with creating a … Continue reading Daemen VPA Participates in Global “24-Hour Jam” Animation Contest
By Stephanie Thornton, Contributing Writer Ever wondered how society is living longer but not healthier? If you’re someone who enjoys health carewithout the clinical aspect, health promotion could be the perfect fit for you. “Health promotion is focused on capitalizing health and wellness from a holistic approach to preventdiseases and illnesses,” said Stephanie Malinenko, associate professor and chair of health promotion. This major also can … Continue reading Health Promotion: Expanding Health Care Beyond Clinical Applications
By Hailey Gies, Contributing Writer The Women in Animation organization at Daemen University could provide a safe space forwomen and LGBTQ+ art students who are underrepresented in the animation industry as a whole. The Women in Animation organization was originally founded in 1993 by a group of women ledby the now president of the national organization and head of animation at Skybound Entertainment,Margaret Dean. The … Continue reading Women in Animation Aims to be a Safe Space for Those Underrepresented in the Animation Industry
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?
By Kaity Hersee, Staff Writer Many know of homecoming season, from high schools or from the media individuals consume daily. Here at Daemen, there is another tradition, one that honors the founders and the very basis of the Daemen University we know today: Founders Week. It’s a week full of fun events that connect students and faculty to the origins of the university while providing … Continue reading Founders Week Delivers Another Year of Campus Wide Celebration
