Her Voice After Dark: Celebrating women’s voices on campus
By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor Daemen University’s HOPE Center (Home of Opportunity, Purpose and Engagement), puts on many events throughout the semester, but some of their most notable events have been their music events. During the fall semester, the HOPE Center put on a protest music event titled Music Has the Power. This event included performances from Daemen students, faculty and local music artists. Due … Continue reading Her Voice After Dark: Celebrating women’s voices on campus
The Daemen Carnival: ResLife’s Joyful End to the Semester
By Devon Ruddock, Staff Writer With the spring semester coming to a close, Daemen students are digging their heels in to study for finals or prepare for graduation. Papers are piling up, exams are inching closer and a taste of summer is on the horizon, with the newfound sunlight bringing students from study sessions in the RIC to the campus’s outdoor spaces. In the midst … Continue reading The Daemen Carnival: ResLife’s Joyful End to the Semester
Campus Celebrates Springfest
By Brooke Trower, Staff Writer As the year comes to an end, Student Affairs and the CAT Team (Campus Activities Team) set up one last exciting event for students before finals. “We’re trying something new this year… last year we noticed… there’s a long wait for people to come into Springfest. …So this year, we kind of switched things up where we’re going to offer … Continue reading Campus Celebrates Springfest
Sports Recap.
By Peyton Johns, Sports Editor Daemen Athletics had a very successful Spring semester. Men’s Basketball: The men’s basketball team had an outstanding season, continuing to build on their success as one of the top teams in the country. Throughout February, the Wildcats remained ranked No. 4 nationally and continued their dominance in East Coast Conference (ECC) play. Their consistency on both ends of the court … Continue reading Sports Recap.
Insight Print Volume 1: Spring 2026
The impact of cold weather on campus life
By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor As many have noticed, the weather has been unbearably cold in the beginning of this semester. “Tonight will be in the teens, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday the temperatures are expected to be in the single digits, with Saturday dropping in the negatives,” Reslife stated in an email to campus on Feb. 5. While making it unpleasant to walk to … Continue reading The impact of cold weather on campus life
How Do Seasonal Changes Affect Library Usage Among Daemen Students?
By Olivia Lewis, Contributing Writer With the weather freezing cold, and finals rapidly approaching, students of every major seem to end up in the same place: the library. Melissa Peterson, director of the RIC and library services for ten years, said that during extreme temperatures, Daemen students can be found hunkering down in the library with blankets and snacks. She also said that students who … Continue reading How Do Seasonal Changes Affect Library Usage Among Daemen Students?
Dangers of Dining: Navigating the Dining Hall With a Food Allergy
By Deanna Bryant, Contributing Writer The line for salads in the Dining Hall is long. At the back is Celia Young, a freshman general business administration major trying to read the sign above the station. The salad special of the day lists eggs as the only major allergen, but that’s not what she’s looking for. “I’m scared to eat every day in there,” Young said. … Continue reading Dangers of Dining: Navigating the Dining Hall With a Food Allergy
Becoming a person of Merritt: Former Olympian comes to Daemen
By Zorian Edwards, Editor-in-Chief Wearing a black baseball cap and a gray Nike zip-up stamped with the Olympic rings, LaShawn Merritt paced back and forth at the front of the room, speaking with his hands as much as his words. His voice carried across the room, rising and falling with emphasis as he moved, rarely standing still. Even in a space that wasn’t completely full, … Continue reading Becoming a person of Merritt: Former Olympian comes to Daemen
March Madness: Steel City Edition
By Peyton Johns, Sports Editor Two words: March. Madness. The Daemen men’s basketball team, No. 4 in the division, ended its incredible season on Wednesday, March 26, in a close loss of 74-77 to the No. 5 seed, Lander University. This heartbreaking loss was a part of the 2026 NCAA Division II Elite Eight games hosted at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, PA. This … Continue reading March Madness: Steel City Edition