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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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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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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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Scientific Funding Cuts Hit Research at Daemen

By Cadence Russell, editor-in-chief In the last month and a half, scientific funding has been thrown into a world of uncertainty as funding cuts have been ordered by the Trump administration. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is the largest public funder of biomedical research globally, has been one of the government-funded agencies hit the hardest. Funding for research at the NIH has dropped … Continue reading Scientific Funding Cuts Hit Research at Daemen

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Daemen to Host Site Visit to Renew Accreditation

By Cadence Russell, Editor-in-Chief From March 16-19, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) site visit will be conducted on Daemen’s campus. The site visit is a culmination of two years of work on compiling the Self-Study Report in order to again accredit Daemen University as an institution of higher education.  “When they come on campus, they’re here to first hand verify everything that … Continue reading Daemen to Host Site Visit to Renew Accreditation

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Cadaver Lab: An Updated Edition to the Health Sciences Programs

By Laura Klotzkin, Staff Writer After about 30 years, an unchanging cadaver lab used for the PT and PA department was finally renovated. The Graduate Gross Cadaver Lab is a large selling point for Daemen’s prestigious health services programs. After a long push, Daemen now has an incredibly advanced cadaver lab to enhance the learning for students in health sciences.  Dr. Gary Styn, MD, director … Continue reading Cadaver Lab: An Updated Edition to the Health Sciences Programs

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Modern Languages Department Cutbacks

By Alannah Smith, Contributing Writer The Modern Languages Department at Daemen University has terminated all higher-level Spanish courses because of the decreasing number of students declaring a minor in Spanish.  According to Dr. Melissa Fiori, associate professor of Spanish applied linguistics, she used to have “50-something to 60-something” dedicated students getting a Spanish minor, while now there are only three. “When you have lower enrollment, … Continue reading Modern Languages Department Cutbacks

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