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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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Features, On Campus

A Celebration of Talent: Highlights from the Daemen Undergraduate Art Exhibition

Kaity Hersee, Staff Writer On March 19, undergraduate art students gathered in the Visual and Performing Arts Centre, otherwise known as the VPAC, for the Undergraduate Art Exhibition. This event celebrates Freshman, Sophomore and Junior students and their creations.  The art show, which started at 4:30 p.m., consisted of time to view the student submissions, as well as a presentation of awards.  The winners of … Continue reading A Celebration of Talent: Highlights from the Daemen Undergraduate Art Exhibition

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Features

Did midterms catch you off guard? How to keep yourself sane during exam season.

By Devon Ruddock, Staff Writer.  The picture is crystal-clear in the minds of college students: late nights under the fluorescent library lights, piles of empty energy drink cans, the sweet relief of finishing that last final and promptly sleeping for days. Midterms made clear that exam seasons, if not tackled appropriately, can leave us trapped in cramming limbo for days or weeks until we emerge, … Continue reading Did midterms catch you off guard? How to keep yourself sane during exam season.

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Wi-Fi? Daemen’s unreported problem

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-in-Chief  Wi-Fi has become an ongoing issue on the Daemen campus, whether it be the networks not reaching certain buildings, devices disconnecting or applications being blocked.  While the number of reports of Wi-Fi issues has decreased over the past few years, fewer than twelve IT tickets have been received by students. The Wi-Fi is a recurring complaint among students and staff. “Most … Continue reading Wi-Fi? Daemen’s unreported problem

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On Campus

The Insight provides Information on Student Press Freedom Day

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief  Disclaimer: This is intended to give general information on Student Press Freedom Day and promote an Insight event.  Daemen’s Insight is celebrating the ninth annual Student Press Freedom Day with a tabling event in the RIC atrium. Members will be passing out further information about student press freedom, pins, library materials and more. What is Student Press Freedom Day? Student Press … Continue reading The Insight provides Information on Student Press Freedom Day

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News, On Campus

Student Protest pops up at Career and Internship Expo

Laura Klotzkin, Managing Editor On Feb. 19, Career Services hosted its annual Career Internship Expo.  “An expo is a chance to network, a chance to talk to employers that are looking for employees,” director of career services Lamark Shaw said. Among these employers were places that deal with healthcare, social services, and law enforcement, among others.  A group of students had concerns about one of … Continue reading Student Protest pops up at Career and Internship Expo

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Sports

December & January Sports Recap 

By Peyton Johns, Sports Editor & Kaity Hersee, Staff Writer Men’s Basketball  Starting off December strong, junior Benjamin Bill was named the ECC men’s basketball player of the week for Nov. 24 through Nov. 30.  This marked the third consecutive week that Bill has held an award for the conference. On Dec. 5, the men hosted Queens for the conference opener for the first time. … Continue reading December & January Sports Recap 

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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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On Campus

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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