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News, On Campus

Does ADA Compliance Ensure a Truly Accessible Experience?

By Devon Ruddock, Staff Writer The commonplace experience of navigating to class at Daemen relies heavily on one’s ability to utilize the stairs within Duns Scotus (DS). If someone sustains an injury or lives with a chronic disability, the process of getting to lectures changes drastically. Attempting to use an elevator only to wait for minutes, unsure of whether it has been called, sucks up … Continue reading Does ADA Compliance Ensure a Truly Accessible Experience?

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November Sports Recap 

By Peyton Johns, Sports Editor  Men’s Basketball On Nov. 1, our Men’s basketball team started off their season strong with a victory of 75-69 over Lenoir-Rhyne College, hosted at Florida Southern College, continuing their 32 consecutive winning streak since last season. The weekend of Nov. 13, Daemen hosted the East Region Challenge, a four-team tournament including teams from the East Coast Conference, Central Atlantic Collegiate … Continue reading November Sports Recap 

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Student Groups Roundup

By Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor Disclaimer: There are over forty active student groups on the Daemen main campus. This is a non-exhaustive list of the active groups here. Animation and Story Production Club The Animation and Story Production Club is a club open to all majors with an interest in animation. “From Animation Club, you can expect weekly presentations regarding all aspects of animation, from … Continue reading Student Groups Roundup

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Winter Joy returns to Daemen: WinterFest Celebration to be held Friday

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief, and Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor As the fall semester comes to a close and Buffalo winter rears its icy head, one of Daemen’s highly anticipated annual events is steadily approaching. WinterFest will take place on Dec. 5, starting at 6 p.m. in the Yurtchuk Student Center. “There really isn’t a schedule of events other than it kicking off with the tree … Continue reading Winter Joy returns to Daemen: WinterFest Celebration to be held Friday

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On Campus

Lines Are Just Suggestions: The Parking Hall of Shame

By Jenna Fiaretti, Staff Writer As the Fall 2025 semester comes to its conclusion, it’s important to reflect on its many successes…and many failures. While there are multiple open parking lots on campus, there’s still a lot of confusion over where people are allowed to park, leading to countless parking violations that are not only illegal under New York State Vehicle and Traffic law and … Continue reading Lines Are Just Suggestions: The Parking Hall of Shame

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Daemen’s AI Tiger Team: reimagining how Daemen uses AI

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief  Daemen’s guidelines on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) are currently being reevaluated to better meet the needs of students and staff. A team of Daemen faculty, known as the AI Tiger Team, is working together to create a new Generative AI policy that fits these needs. So far, each teacher has decided whether students can use GenAI for classwork or not, and … Continue reading Daemen’s AI Tiger Team: reimagining how Daemen uses AI

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Out of order: Daemen’s confusing apartment numbers 

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief As you walk along Campus Drive beside the Daemen-owned apartments, one detail stands out: the building numbers make no sense. They jump from 71 to 101 to 57 without any clear order, offering little help to anyone trying to navigate the area. This confusion is a common trend among new and upcoming Daemen students. Navigating the apartments by their numbers doesn’t … Continue reading Out of order: Daemen’s confusing apartment numbers 

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Should College Classes Start Later? Students and Experts Weigh In

By Sophia Auer, Contributing Writer College classes that begin early in the morning may be doing more harm than good to students’ learning, sleep and attendance, according to research and firsthand accounts from Daemen University students and professors. At Daemen, physical therapy major, Brianna Caliri said her earliest class begins at eight a.m. While it takes some adjustment, she sees benefits in this schedule. “It … Continue reading Should College Classes Start Later? Students and Experts Weigh In

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Traffic Challenges Near Campus

By Mackenzie Hutchins, contributing writer Traffic congestion near Daemen University, in the town of Amherst, continues to challenge students and staff alike.  New technology and resources from the Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC) aim to make trips safer and more efficient, according to Operations Manager Bill Lobuzzetta. Daemen students, faculty and staff often encounter backups on Main Street, Sheridan Drive and I-290. Daemen University … Continue reading Traffic Challenges Near Campus

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Daemen University Athletics new turf field

By Maria Salvo, contributing writer Daemen unveiled a new synthetic turf field at Royal Park, nearly two miles from campus, now serving as home to the soccer and lacrosse teams on campus. After a few years of development, it is now open to both the town of Amherst and Daemen University for use. The nearly $10 million project features synthetic turf, locker rooms, athletic training … Continue reading Daemen University Athletics new turf field

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