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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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Features, On Campus

Studying Abroad at Daemen: A Highlight on Global Programs 

By Kaity Hersee, Staff Writer Studying abroad in a foreign country may sound scary to some. It’s often viewed as unattainable, as it’s something that many students dream of but never experience. Some students have heard of others going and may wish to go themselves, but are afraid that the cost may be too much or the program may be too daunting.  There are plenty … Continue reading Studying Abroad at Daemen: A Highlight on Global Programs 

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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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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

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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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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

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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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