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Student Protest pops up at Career and Internship Expo

Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor On Feb. 19, Career Services hosted its annual Career Internship Expo.  “An expo is a chance to network, a chance to talk to employers that are looking for employees,” director of career services Lamark Shaw said. Among these employers were places that deal with healthcare, social services, and law enforcement, among others.  A group of students had concerns about one of … Continue reading Student Protest pops up at Career and Internship Expo

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Does ADA Compliance Ensure a Truly Accessible Experience?

By Devon Ruddock, Staff Writer The commonplace experience of navigating to class at Daemen relies heavily on one’s ability to utilize the stairs within Duns Scotus (DS). If someone sustains an injury or lives with a chronic disability, the process of getting to lectures changes drastically. Attempting to use an elevator only to wait for minutes, unsure of whether it has been called, sucks up … Continue reading Does ADA Compliance Ensure a Truly Accessible Experience?

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Should College Classes Start Later? Students and Experts Weigh In

By Sophia Auer, Contributing Writer College classes that begin early in the morning may be doing more harm than good to students’ learning, sleep and attendance, according to research and firsthand accounts from Daemen University students and professors. At Daemen, physical therapy major, Brianna Caliri said her earliest class begins at eight a.m. While it takes some adjustment, she sees benefits in this schedule. “It … Continue reading Should College Classes Start Later? Students and Experts Weigh In

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Out of order: Daemen’s confusing apartment numbers 

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief As you walk along Campus Drive beside the Daemen-owned apartments, one detail stands out: the building numbers make no sense. They jump from 71 to 101 to 57 without any clear order, offering little help to anyone trying to navigate the area. This confusion is a common trend among new and upcoming Daemen students. Navigating the apartments by their numbers doesn’t … Continue reading Out of order: Daemen’s confusing apartment numbers 

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Lines Are Just Suggestions: The Parking Hall of Shame

By Jenna Fiaretti, Staff Writer As the Fall 2025 semester comes to its conclusion, it’s important to reflect on its many successes…and many failures. While there are multiple open parking lots on campus, there’s still a lot of confusion over where people are allowed to park, leading to countless parking violations that are not only illegal under New York State Vehicle and Traffic law and … Continue reading Lines Are Just Suggestions: The Parking Hall of Shame

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Winter Joy returns to Daemen: WinterFest Celebration to be held Friday

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief, and Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor As the fall semester comes to a close and Buffalo winter rears its icy head, one of Daemen’s highly anticipated annual events is steadily approaching. WinterFest will take place on Dec. 5, starting at 6 p.m. in the Yurtchuk Student Center. “There really isn’t a schedule of events other than it kicking off with the tree … Continue reading Winter Joy returns to Daemen: WinterFest Celebration to be held Friday

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Student Groups Roundup

By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor Disclaimer: There are over forty active student groups on the Daemen main campus. This is a non-exhaustive list of the active groups here. Animation and Story Production Club The Animation and Story Production Club is a club open to all majors with an interest in animation. “From Animation Club, you can expect weekly presentations regarding all aspects of animation, from … Continue reading Student Groups Roundup

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Daemen’s CDI Becomes the Home of Opportunity, Purpose, and Engagement

By Anna Mangialomini, Contributing Writer The Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) has been rebranded as the HOPE Center which stands for Home of Opportunity, Purpose and Engagement.  Located on the first floor of the Duns Scotus building (DS118), The Hope Center manages the Care Cupboard, hosts many campus events and strives to create an inclusive environment at Daemen. Daemen’s Vice President of Institutional Equity … Continue reading Daemen’s CDI Becomes the Home of Opportunity, Purpose, and Engagement

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Traffic Challenges Near Campus

By Mackenzie Hutchins, contributing writer Traffic congestion near Daemen University, in the town of Amherst, continues to challenge students and staff alike.  New technology and resources from the Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC) aim to make trips safer and more efficient, according to Operations Manager Bill Lobuzzetta. Daemen students, faculty and staff often encounter backups on Main Street, Sheridan Drive and I-290. Daemen University … Continue reading Traffic Challenges Near Campus

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Daemen Holds Annual Walk for Jenny

By Anna Mangialomini, contributing writer Daemen University held its fourth annual Walk for Jenny event on Oct. 16, in remembrance of Jennifer “Jenny” McAlmont, a Daemen student who took her own life in 2014.  Students and faculty members gathered in the Social Room of the Yurtchuk Student Center, where several clubs and organizations had tables offering information and resources about mental health and suicide prevention. … Continue reading Daemen Holds Annual Walk for Jenny

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