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Out & About

Daemen University travels to Frightworld Screampark

By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor and Brooke Trower, Staff Writer This past October, Daemen University Students had the opportunity to attend a trip to an award-winning screampark in Buffalo called Frightworld.  “Frightworld features five award winning haunted houses under one roof,” the Frightworld website states. “Recognized by Buzzfeed, Travel Channel and The Scare Factor as one of the top haunts in the country, this is … Continue reading Daemen University travels to Frightworld Screampark

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Autumn at the Orchard: Daemen Students Embrace Fall with Apple-Picking Trip

By Merin Curatolo, Contributing writer Daemen students adventured off campus Sunday, Oct. 19, to celebrate the autumn season at Smith’s Apple Orchard. Hosted by the Campus Activities Team (CAT), 42 students traveled to the orchard located in Pendleton, New York, and were treated to free doughnuts, cider slushies and apple picking. Hayley Pizur is one of CAT’s Off Campus Events Programmers who facilitated the event, … Continue reading Autumn at the Orchard: Daemen Students Embrace Fall with Apple-Picking Trip

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News, Sports

Buffalo Bills Bring Daemen University Members Together to Destress

By Madison Castle, Contributing Writer For Daemen University, Buffalo Bills games mean more than football; they offer a weekly chance to unwind and reconnect before the week ahead. With coursework and first exams approaching, students and faculty find a much-needed outlet to step away from school responsibilities.  “Watching the game allows for good vibes and sets a good tone starting the new week,” said Alyssa … Continue reading Buffalo Bills Bring Daemen University Members Together to Destress

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News, On Campus

What’s All The Buzz About? 

By Jenna Fiaretti, staff writer A new student-only social media app has recently taken the campus by storm. Fizz, developed by Fizz Social Corp, is a free app available to iOS users.  This app markets specifically to college students and operates on a campus-by-campus basis. It even features an email verification system to ensure all of its users are active students. While Daemen is new … Continue reading What’s All The Buzz About? 

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News

Campus jobs 

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief  Daemen provides various working opportunities for students interested in working at the university while taking classes. There are Federal work-study (FWS) and nonfederal work-study positions available. FWS is a federally funded program based on financial need. Students may work up to 10 hours per week and are paid biweekly at New York State minimum wage. You can check if you have … Continue reading Campus jobs 

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The Revival of Creative Minds: Fourth Generation

By Brooke Trower, Staff Writer, and Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor Daemen welcomes back Creative Minds, a student theater club run by new members and a new advisor. Alongside the revival of Daemen Hall, discussion has begun about bringing it back for a fourth iteration. This is an ongoing effort led by sophomores Alyson Dalton, Isaac Sinatra, Kara Gioia, and Kaity Hersee. “I have been doing … Continue reading The Revival of Creative Minds: Fourth Generation

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News, On Campus

Daemen Hall: The Newest Addition to Campus

By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor As the student body returns to the Daemen campus, there is a noticeable addition to the University’s facilities. The previously known Musicalfare Theater building, now given its original name, Daemen Hall, has rejoined Daemen’s campus.  After being rented out to Musicalfare Theater for years, the building’s lease expired, and the space has been converted into an auditorium and bistro that … Continue reading Daemen Hall: The Newest Addition to Campus

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On Campus

An Update on the Daemen Geese

By Laura Klotzkin, staff writer The infamous geese of Daemen University have made their return to campus to terrorize another group of students and faculty alike.   “I saw one goose that was patrolling one strip of road. And it was a strip of road that people needed to cross to get to campus,” freshman animation major Tristan Robinson said. Robinson explains how he was able … Continue reading An Update on the Daemen Geese

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News, On Campus

The Not ‘Academic Festival’ Study Day, ShowCASE

By Zorian Edwards, staff writer On April 16, seniors in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) presented their capstone projects. All other students had no classes to attend the presentations, catch up on work, or rest if they chose. This day used to be called the Academic Festival and was a key day in the Daemen calendar.  “There was always a huge poster … Continue reading The Not ‘Academic Festival’ Study Day, ShowCASE

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On Campus, Out & About

Streams to Fish: Dr. Sarah Whorley Investigates how Road Salt Disrupts Aquatic  Life

By Kayla Cooke, contributing writer A study by Dr. Sarah Whorley, an associate professor of biology at Daemen University, is shedding light on the long-term consequences of winter road salt on freshwater ecosystems. It reveals how rock salt pollution occurs all year long and affects aquatic life beyond the winter months. Whorley, a professor and researcher at Daemen University, has been studying algae and anthropogenic … Continue reading Streams to Fish: Dr. Sarah Whorley Investigates how Road Salt Disrupts Aquatic  Life

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