By Jy’Ahzhannae Taylor “Being a student athlete means that I have to represent my team, my school, and it’s more than just one the field, it’s also about how you carry yourself off the field. You have to carry yourself in a respectful manner and be a leader,” Yousif Kowa said. Being a college student … Continue reading Life as a student athlete: Balancing school, athletics work and life
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New season, Same sabres
After a fifth last place finish in eight seasons and a tumultuous offseason, a new season of Sabres hockey starts this week. By Jack Seewagen Over the last decade or so, the Buffalo Sabres have given their loyal fans few things to cheer about. Since being bought by current owner Terry Pegula during the 2010-11 … Continue reading New season, Same sabres
How pandemic affected field experience for education majors
COVID-19 caused students to miss out on in-classroom experience By Kaylee Brennan The coronavirus pandemic caused education majors to miss out on a year of experience inside of an actual classroom. The question posed now is: Will this negatively affect their overall learning experience and future in the field of education? At the end of … Continue reading How pandemic affected field experience for education majors
3 comfort spots on campus
By Jheanelle Kerr As an international student who always felt awkward in crowds of people who often did not speak my language or understand me, I was always searching for that haven where I could relax, do assignments, or debrief what I learned in class. Over the past two months of attending Niagara University, I … Continue reading 3 comfort spots on campus
NU’s ‘Surviving…Thriving: A Journey of Healing Through Art’ honors survivors, raises awareness of domestic violence
Attendees view artwork created by survivors of domestic violence at the fifth “Surviving…Thriving: A Journey of Healing Through Art” exhibit, held in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (NU photo) A viewing of artwork created by survivors of domestic violence was the centerpiece of an event Sept. 30 at Niagara University’s Castellani Art Museum called … Continue reading NU’s ‘Surviving…Thriving: A Journey of Healing Through Art’ honors survivors, raises awareness of domestic violence
The truth about commuting
By: Brianna Male NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Everyone experiences stressful situations throughout their life, some more than others. There is a certain group of people that always seem on edge: college students. Typically, college students always seem tense and exhausted. They are taking multiple classes that often come with a hefty workload and a lot of … Continue reading The truth about commuting
Niagara Power looking to get better on and off field this season
By: Lauren Templin NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - After winning last season’s New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship, the Niagara Power are looking to grow on and off the field. With the addition of Stu Pederson as manager, the fans will notice other changes this season involving in-game experience. Pederson is a retired baseball with Major … Continue reading Niagara Power looking to get better on and off field this season
Track & Field concludes indoor season
By: Spencer Swoboda NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - No championship season. No problem. The Track and Field team finished up the last of two indoor exhibition meets, both at The Rochester Institute of Technology, with positive results heading into the outdoor season. The exhibition series provided two new school records and many other championship-quality performances. Lauren McGrath’s … Continue reading Track & Field concludes indoor season
Spring break baseball: MLB Spring Training preview
By: Mike Taber NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - Now that the rain has cleared out of Florida, a baseball tradition that occurs every year can kick off: Spring Training. Over the next couple of months, Major League Baseball teams will be working out, signing autographs and playing each other in Spring Training. Players will perform at … Continue reading Spring break baseball: MLB Spring Training preview
The Art of Manifesting
By: Sarah Rance NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y.- Staying optimistic can be very difficult for college students. Endless assignments and studying easily become very overwhelming and some students have to balance a job on top of it. Like many other college students, I was feeling pretty stressed out, so naturally, I vented to my work supervisor and … Continue reading The Art of Manifesting
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