An XFL Primer

Image used under public domain NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - Don't fret football fans, the NFL season may be over but there is a new wave in the world of football: the XFL. All games take place on Saturdays and Sundays, and can be seen on most major television networks including ESPN, ABC, and FOX. The … Continue reading An XFL Primer

Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV

Image by: Jeffery Beall (CC by 4.0). By: Alex Bock NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - After trailing 20-10, the Kansas City Chiefs exploded for 21 points in the fourth quarter to beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 to win Super Bowl LIV. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against a San … Continue reading Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV

How to be a good researcher

By: Alex Bock NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Any student at a college university, regardless of their field of study, will inevitably be doing some form of research. Whether it's a research paper or a major presentation, a strong amount of research is always needed to reinforce the information being presented in your project. "Every field does … Continue reading How to be a good researcher

NBA preview: new season, new competition

By Alex Bock NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - An eventful offseason of player movement has created a much different landscape of the NBA. Several big name players have switched since the conclusion of last season, and as a result, several teams will look to contend for the title. There is no clear cut winner. One of the … Continue reading NBA preview: new season, new competition

How to beat senior year blues

By: Alex Bock NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Senior year of college may come with a lot of distractions, so it's important to stay focused. Ready or not, you knew the time would eventually come; it's your senior year of college. Any student in their final year of college will experience a wide array of emotions. From … Continue reading How to beat senior year blues

Examining the Sabres heading into the 2019-20 season

By Alex Bock Photo by Chris Creamer. Licensed under Public Domain. BUFFALO, N.Y. - The 2018-19 season for the Buffalo Sabres was a fall from grace. The Sabres finished 6th in the Atlantic Division, after peaking as the top team in the NHL, thanks in part to a 10 game winning streak in late November. … Continue reading Examining the Sabres heading into the 2019-20 season

Graham wins

By: Alex BockNIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- The votes are in and Nick Graham, a junior finance major, has been elected as the new student-body president for the 2019-2020 academic year."Never did I imagine I'd be doing this," Graham stated when discussing his journey in NUSGA since freshman year. "I went to one of the interest meetings … Continue reading Graham wins

Student-Athlete Profile: Matthew Brash

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - Junior pitcher Matthew Brash has had a solid start to his third year in with the Purple Eagles. In the Purple Eagles' 1-0 win over Rider on Mar. 23rd, Brash threw his first career complete game shutout, in which he struck out 9 batters, and allowed just one walk and six … Continue reading Student-Athlete Profile: Matthew Brash

Black History Month doesn’t end here: BSU highlights

By: Alex Bock NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - As a Vincentian institution, Niagara University has always taken pride in equality, inclusivity and the fair treatment of all. These qualities and more were on display throughout the month of February as Niagara celebrated Black History Month. In lower level Gallagher Center, posters illustrated the rich history of … Continue reading Black History Month doesn’t end here: BSU highlights

Student-Athlete Profile: Ludwig Stenlund

  While the Niagara Men's Hockey team are currently just 11-17-5 overall, then have shown a great deal of improvement from their couple of seasons. Freshman sensation Ludwig Stenlund is huge reason for that. Through 34 games, the native of Skelleftea, Sweden leads the team in goals (19), and is second on the team in … Continue reading Student-Athlete Profile: Ludwig Stenlund