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It’s ADOORable: Daemen hosts Door Competition for Founders Day 

By Benjamin Payne, Staff Writer  Throughout Founders Week, Sept. 21 through Sept. 25., the Founders Day Committee hosted their annual Door Decorating Challenge, which is a door-decorating competition for staff and students. The goal was to be as creative as possible. Trustee Peter Sauer and Trustee Lynn Marinelli judged the contest. In 3rd place… Student Affairs with their “Wheel of Fortune” theme. In 2nd place… … Continue reading It’s ADOORable: Daemen hosts Door Competition for Founders Day 

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Recent Car Break-ins Concern Students 

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-in-Chief  On Sept. 3 at 2:04 p.m., a campus alert was sent out to all students and faculty detailing a vehicle break-in. The incident occurred within Lot D, the parking lot behind the Yurtchuk Student Center, and was reported by a campus community member.  “It has been confirmed that the car was broken into by breaking the passenger-side front window for access,” … Continue reading Recent Car Break-ins Concern Students 

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Advertising Found Around Campus

By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor Have you ever gone to your car only to have a flyer for a restaurant fall out of your door? If you park a car in the Daemen parking lots, you probably have. “It is not uncommon for external advertisers to want to advertise to our campus community,” Dr. Kerry Spicer, Vice President for Student Affairs, said. Daemen sometimes has … Continue reading Advertising Found Around Campus

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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

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Depth Discovery: What Does That Mean To Me?

By Peyton Johns, Sports Editor and Zorian Edwards, Editor-in-Chief  When it comes time to register for classes, most students know that they need Depth Discovery, but not everyone knows what that actually means. Despite having different majors, all students are required to complete these courses during their time at Daemen, leaving many unsure of how they work or why they matter.  “I kind of understand … Continue reading Depth Discovery: What Does That Mean To Me?

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Simplifying Daemen’s Student Onboarding 

By Jenna Fiaretti, Staff Writer and Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief  Starting a job on campus can be overwhelming; there’s paperwork to fill out, interviews to schedule and an overwhelming impulse to get started right away. In the midst of all these complicated procedures is one question: where should student hires start? After a student worker receives and signs their hire letter, a letter given to their … Continue reading Simplifying Daemen’s Student Onboarding 

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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