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Photo Reel: Horses on Campus

By Zorian Edwards, staff writer, and Cadence Russll, editor-in-chief On April 24, the National Equine Institute of Growth through Healing (N.E.I.G.H.) brought therapy horses to campus for students to interact with. N.E.I.G.H. offers trauma-informed therapy, with a specific aim towards veterans, active military, and first responders. Brought to campus by the Veterans Service Team, students were able to pet, interact, and walk with both mini ponies and … Continue reading Photo Reel: Horses on Campus

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Arts & Culture, On Campus

Rockbot: How Does it Work?

By Zorian Edwards & Laura Klotzkin, staff writers Have you ever used Rockbot? Rockbot is a third-person subscription service that Daemen utilizes to allow students to request music in the Yurtchuk Dining Hall, as voted on by the Student Government Association (SGA) during the last academic year. Through the app, students can request songs, upvote songs, and downvote songs. This determines the order in which … Continue reading Rockbot: How Does it Work?

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Arts & Culture

Animation Students Explore Japan Through Study Abroad

By Laura Klotzkin, staff writer Over the winter semester, the Daemen University animation department took a group of 28 people to Japan. Chaperoned by Mike Jones, associate professor of animation, and Ashley Tinkey, assistant professor of animation, the trip was to allow animation students to learn about Japanese animation, culture, and history.  “Japan’s culture is integrated with a lot when it comes to animation, especially … Continue reading Animation Students Explore Japan Through Study Abroad

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New System for Commuter Meal Tickets Implemented at Daemen

By Zorian Edwards, Staff Writer Upon returning to campus, a new system for commuter meal tickets had been put into place for the spring semester. Previous meal tickets from the fall semester are no longer valid. “All changes were to ensure the appropriate distribution and facilitation of commuter meal tickets,”  Miguel Rodriguez, Director of Community Standards & Student Advocacy and advisor to SGA said. This … Continue reading New System for Commuter Meal Tickets Implemented at Daemen

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The New Semester Brings New Pipe Problems to Daemen

By Cameron Enders, Out and About Section Editor The start of the semester has already faced the Daemen community with two separate flooding situations. On Monday Jan. 27, an uncapped sink line in Duns Scotus leaked into DS 337, and on Thursday Jan. 23, a frozen water pipe burst into apartment 96, flooding 96-3 and 96-11. The flooding in DS 337 forced Dr. Hannah Attard, … Continue reading The New Semester Brings New Pipe Problems to Daemen

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Students Listen to Nadia Murad’s story at UB North Campus

By Zorian Edwards and Kaity Hersee, Staff Writers On Nov. 14, Associate Professor and Chair of the English Department, Hamish Dalley organized arrangements for a limited number of students to attend UB’s Distinguished Speaker event featuring Nobel prize winner and activist Nadia Murad. Around thirteen students total participated in the event. “I thought the talk by Nadia Murad was interesting and insightful,” freshman undeclared major … Continue reading Students Listen to Nadia Murad’s story at UB North Campus

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New Willie the Wildcat Costume Continues the Daemen Legacy

By Zorian Edwards, Staff Writer The new Willie the Wildcat mascot costume made its official debut during Founders Week, but ever wonder about where it came from? Daemen’s very own Annamarie Pope created the new version of Willie. Pope is a second-year animation major who has been designing mascot-type costumes for around eight years and professionally for four years under the online alias Rappi Tappi. … Continue reading New Willie the Wildcat Costume Continues the Daemen Legacy

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Routine Radon Testing Prompts Remediation in Select Apartments

By Cadence Russell, Editor-in-Chief In mid-October, routine testing resulted in several students living in on-campus apartments being immediately relocated due to concerns about radon levels in their apartments. “Any student moved was moved out of an abundance of caution and for testing of living spaces, not because there were any readings of concern in their living spaces,” Dr. Kerry Spicer, vice president of student affairs … Continue reading Routine Radon Testing Prompts Remediation in Select Apartments

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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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