Social media: for it or against it?

By: Alison Chodak  NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Social media is the topic of many people’s conversations and it will be for a while. There’s so many topics to discuss in today’s social media, such as news, gossip, and of course celebrities. I went around campus and asked four students what they thought of social media and what … Continue reading Social media: for it or against it?

I can’t believe it’s been a decade!

  By: Alison Chodak   Hi my name is Alison Chodak and I will be talking about the top 5 movies of 2009.Yes, in my opinion.  1.) “The Hangover”  “The Hangover” is probably one of the funniest movies to this day. It was written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. It was directed by Todd Phillips. The three leading … Continue reading I can’t believe it’s been a decade!

The making of Jeffrey Dahmer

By: Alison Chodak  NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- On Nov. 3, 2017, “My Friend Dahmer,” was released into select theaters, starring Ross Lynch, Alex Wolff, and Dallas Roberts. The movie is about the making of the infamous serial killer, Jeffery Dahmer. Dahmer, in the movie, is depicted as a quiet, weird and awkward kid who would do odd … Continue reading The making of Jeffrey Dahmer

Another John Green tear jerker

By: Alison Chodak   NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- "Turtles All the Way Down” was written by John Green which was published October 10, 2017. It is another tear jerker of a book. It follows an OCD, germophobic girl named Aza Holmes who's best friend is Daisy Ramirez and they try to discover a missing fugitive who owes a bunch … Continue reading Another John Green tear jerker

Changemaker profile: Alexa Ciprich

By: Alison Chodak   Alexa Ciprich, a sophomore at Niagara University, majors in Hospitality and one day wants to become a successful event planner. She wants to plan someone’s big day and make it a special memory for them. Alexa Ciprich didn’t start college at Niagara University, she actually transferred from St. Bonaventure University after … Continue reading Changemaker profile: Alexa Ciprich

Jesus take the…songs that changed the genre from 1960-2010

By: Alison Chodak Top two songs of the 1960s: “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye Let’s start with the first song, “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was written and sung by the Beatles in 1964. They changed music history forever because they were … Continue reading Jesus take the…songs that changed the genre from 1960-2010

Changemaker profile: Remi

By: Alison Chodak NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Varsity Village house two loves animals, especially the house cat: Remi. Remi is a small shorthair cat who provides comfort and affection to each person living in the house. Her official owner is Alyssa Gambacorta. Gambacorta is a transfer student, who’s a junior and a Hospitality major. Remi has … Continue reading Changemaker profile: Remi

Changemakers of Niagara: Terri Filips Vaughan

By: Alison Chodak NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Ever since she was a little girl, Terri Filips Vaughan loved dance and specifically likes to express herself through choreography. She started dancing at the age of three and decided to go to Hope College for choreography. She later pursued a three-year graduate program at Texas Women’s University. After … Continue reading Changemakers of Niagara: Terri Filips Vaughan