Chris Rock is funny for forty minutes
BY: Evan Coyle Few celebrities have been more superior than Chris Rock at exposing some of the problems with civil rights in America. Rock is a world renowned stand-up who has amassed support for his style of conveying political and philosophical observations through comedy. Rock wasted little time digging his heels into civil rights issues. The comedian started the show by joking about police … Continue reading Chris Rock is funny for forty minutes
Administrative transparency: how much are students in the know?
BY: Nicholas Russo It goes without saying that the average college student has a lot on their plate, balancing an ever-increasing load of coursework with a job, extracurricular activities, and time to themselves. With so many resources devoted to supporting a budding career path and constant information put forth by their respective departments, it’s understandable why many find themselves ignorant of the developments concerning … Continue reading Administrative transparency: how much are students in the know?
Project Happiness vs. Project Superiority
BY: Himdeep Singh For a long time, I have been somewhat obsessed with the topic of happiness. I learned about different philosophies and their effect on how one views happiness. So, is happiness something you pursue? Or is it a byproduct of success? I always see happiness and success as a separate entity from one another. The society focuses on chasing superiority and finding happiness … Continue reading Project Happiness vs. Project Superiority
Students rally support for flags after removal
82 flags, representing global and indigenous nations, hung above students in the Wick Center dining room for nearly a decade. When students returned to Daemen after the recent intersemester break, the ceiling on the right side of the dining room was empty with the flags mysteriously absent. It was not long into the semester before political science student Carlos McKnight went to speak to Ann … Continue reading Students rally support for flags after removal
Daemen women fighting for postseason fun
BY: Andrew Sischo For the first time since joining the East Coast Conference, the Daemen College Women’s Basketball team is fighting to stay in the top six of the standings, which locks up a postseason berth into the conference tournament. Becoming part of the East Coast Conference in 2012, and starting play in the winter of 2013, the Wildcats have not tasted the postseason yet. … Continue reading Daemen women fighting for postseason fun
Daemen students take a liking to esports
BY: Evan Coyle The rise in popularity in esports has not been ignored by Daemen College. The college has gotten out in front of the growing interest and embraced its presence in the current landscape of entertainment. The visually appeasing game room was outfitted with gaming oriented chairs, striking wall designs and gaming compatible computers last semester. Giving the label of “sport” to … Continue reading Daemen students take a liking to esports
Q and A: ‘The Last Descent’ with special guest Chadwick Hopson
BY: Hope Murphy ‘The Last Descent’ starring Chadwick Hopson, 2010 Daemen graduate, featured in the RIC on November 2 and was moderated by Daniel Shanahan, Nancy Haberman Gacioch Professor of Creative Entrepreneurism. The film premiered in 2016 and is based on a true story about John Jones who was trapped and ultimately perished in a Utah cave. Hopson graduated Daemen in 2010 with a degree … Continue reading Q and A: ‘The Last Descent’ with special guest Chadwick Hopson
Preparing for men’s volleyball with new coach Donald Gleason
BY: Andrew Sischo Already at 16 varsity sports, the Daemen College Athletic Department had the joy of announcing the addition of one more, making it a grand total of 17 varsity sports. In the Spring of 2017, the department announced the addition of a Men’s Volleyball program. Starting in the fall of the 2018-2019 school year, Daemen will join the short list of Division II … Continue reading Preparing for men’s volleyball with new coach Donald Gleason
Students and faculty adjust to new registration system
BY: Jeremy Hollis The days of WebAdvisor are nearing to a close at Daemen. The registration system will soon be succeeded by Student Planning. Students will start planning their class schedules with the service for the Spring 2018 semester. The process of transitioning over to Student Planning was headed by Chief Information Officer, Kelly Duran. Before implementing a pilot of Student Planning at Daemen, … Continue reading Students and faculty adjust to new registration system
Thoughtful Coal Miner speaks on the coal industry and environmentalism
BY: Brianna Zichettella Nick Mullins, a former coal miner, discussed human and environmental exploitation by the Appalachian coal industry earlier this month. The presentation, given as part of Mullins’ “Coal, Climate, & Environmental Backlash” tour, focused on the transition of Appalachia from a place known for labor rights advocacy to a corporate-controlled, environmentally and economically devastated region. “I didn’t know much about the … Continue reading Thoughtful Coal Miner speaks on the coal industry and environmentalism