Daemen women’s basketball tames regionally ranked Lions, men’s fall late to Molloy

As the basketball season winds down, the Daemen College women’s basketball team has one thing on their mind – winning.  The top six teams in the East Coast Conference (ECC) will advance to play in the ECC Tournament.  With this impressive 70-50 win over regionally-ranked Molloy College, Daemen now holds the sixth and final playoff spot in the ECC. Leah McDonell led the way for … Continue reading Daemen women’s basketball tames regionally ranked Lions, men’s fall late to Molloy

Daemen talks politics: How students and faculty analyze Trump’s seven-nation ban

On Jan. 27,  President Donald Trump signed an executive order entitled “PROTECTING THE NATION FROM FOREIGN TERRORIST ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES.” Reaction to the order has varied.  Throughout the country, people have been speaking out against and in support of the order. Individuals in government have been some of the first people to respond to the presidential action. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan … Continue reading Daemen talks politics: How students and faculty analyze Trump’s seven-nation ban

Project based learning: Idealistic or realistic?

A common goal for educators across the US is for students to produce thoughtful, high quality work. Thanks to problem, or project, based learning (PBL), gone are the days where critique and revision are a private deal between student and teacher. English and Kitsantas’ 2013 article, “Supporting Student Self-Regulated Learning in Problem- and Project-Based Learning,” acts as a guide for teachers who are interested in … Continue reading Project based learning: Idealistic or realistic?

Movie Review: Split Personalities in M. Night Shyamalan’s Split

  I’m not someone who enjoys going to the movies because of high prices for tickets and snacks that I could make in the comfort of my home. However, when I saw the previews for Split, I had to break open my piggy bank and splurge. Wednesday night I went with friends to Regal at the Walden Galleria mall, bought a small popcorn (with butter … Continue reading Movie Review: Split Personalities in M. Night Shyamalan’s Split

Daemen Basketball sweeps Bridgeport

In an exciting doubleheader Thursday night at Lumsden Gymnasium, the Daemen basketball teams defeated the University of Bridgeport. The women’s team won 83-78, while the men won 82-73. Starting with the women’s game, Daemen found themselves in a tight battle the entire game, with the lead changing hands almost twenty times. Sarah Saba led the way for the Wildcats with 26 points and seven rebounds. … Continue reading Daemen Basketball sweeps Bridgeport

Annual Christmas tree lighting kicks off holiday season

A performance by Daemen’s Music Club and tree lighting lead by Vice President of Student Affairs Greg Nayor put the holiday season in full motion on Nov. 29. Though there was not any real snow outside, Wick Center has been decorated with snow flakes and wreaths in preparation for the winter months and holiday celebrations. Students and faculty alike joined together to watch Nayor connect … Continue reading Annual Christmas tree lighting kicks off holiday season

Donation to Daemen both beneficial and controversial to the College

On Nov. 1, Daemen’s Center for Sustainable Communities and Civic Engagement received a $1 million endowed gift from the Paul A. Saffrin Foundation. Paul Saffrin, who is the CEO of the Tonawanda Coke Corporation, will now have the Center renamed after him. Because the donation is an endowment, the Center will receive the amount of money that is made each year from interest. President Gary … Continue reading Donation to Daemen both beneficial and controversial to the College

SVA Brings a Safe Trick or Treating Environment to Daemen

On October 28, the Student Veteran Alliance, headed by Jessica Najera-Mcfarland (SVA president), organized a safe trick or treating environment for the children of the Daemen College community. Clubs, sororities, the dance team, registration advisory and the library supported the event by setting up tables and handing out candy to children dressed in costumes trick or treated the halls of Duns Scotus and the RIC. … Continue reading SVA Brings a Safe Trick or Treating Environment to Daemen

Buffalo Bills players hold Q&A and meet-and-greet session with Daemen students

On October 4, the Lumsden Gym hosted Buffalo Bills players Lorenzo Alexander and Corbin Bryant. The panel was made possible through a partnership with Cru and Athletes in Action. Daemen student and volleyball player Katie McKrell interviewed Alexander and Bryant with questions submitted by other Cru members and individuals from the audience. Alexander and Bryant focused on how their Christian faith plays a role in … Continue reading Buffalo Bills players hold Q&A and meet-and-greet session with Daemen students

New parking lot scheduled for completion by end of the month

Finding parking spaces on campus had posed an issue for both students and faculty alike. However, a new parking lot on campus may ease and alleviate some of the tension surrounding the situation. Since late summer, construction has been underway on a new lot near the Business Building and the Getzville road entrance. According to Vice President of Student Affairs, Greg Nayor, “great thought was … Continue reading New parking lot scheduled for completion by end of the month