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Features, News, Sports

The Talented Women of Daemen University Sports Teams:

Girls & Women in Sports Feature By Peyton Johns, Sports Editor  National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), which is celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of February, is a day to honor the achievements of female and female-identifying athletes.  Additionally, the day is meant to promote equality and highlight the physical and emotional benefits and struggles that women face in the sports world. … Continue reading The Talented Women of Daemen University Sports Teams:

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Out & About, Sports

Freezin’ for a Reason: Daemen’s Education Department takes on the Polar Plunge

By Peyton Johns, Sports Editor  On Dec. 6, Colleen Wilkinson, Associate Professor of the Education department here at Daemen, took a group of students, including her family and friends, to the nineteenth annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge hosted at Woodlawn Beach State Park.  Wilkinson and her team of 22 individuals raised $12,255, which was enough to sponsor 24 athletes for the upcoming Special Olympics. The … Continue reading Freezin’ for a Reason: Daemen’s Education Department takes on the Polar Plunge

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News, Out & About

Social Work Students Lobby for Change 

By Jenna Fiaretti, Staff Writer On Feb. 10, 2026, Daemen University’s social work department was given the opportunity to visit New York State’s capitol, Albany, with aid from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for an event known as Capitol Action Day.  Assembly member Chantel Jackson, LMSW, representative for district 79, speaks at the Capitol Action Day press conference. Jaymi Stephens, junior social work … Continue reading Social Work Students Lobby for Change 

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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 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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On Campus

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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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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News, On Campus

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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News, Out & About, Sports

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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Making History: Insight at the No Kings Rally, one of America’s largest peaceful ‘protests’ in history right in our Nation’s Capital. 

By Peyton Johns, Sports Editor From October 15th to October 18th, a majority of our Insight staff and fearless advisor, Dr. Artman flew to Washington, D.C. for MediaFest; a student journalism conference. On our final day though, we were lucky enough to attend the No Kings Rally marching on the National Mall.  Continue reading Making History: Insight at the No Kings Rally, one of America’s largest peaceful ‘protests’ in history right in our Nation’s Capital. 

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