ConnectLife hosted blood drive at Niagara University on Nov. 10-11 Freshman Skyler Stanley poses for a picture while donating blood at the recent drive held at Niagara University. By Kaylee Brennan ConnectLife hosted a blood drive at Niagara University in the multipurpose room at the Gallagher Center, and more than 100 NU students donated their … Continue reading More than 100 NU students donate blood
Review by Jy’Ahzhannae Taylor Niagara University's demographic is heavily populated with Caucasian students or students of European descent. But Niagara does its best to promote diversity and inclusion on campus and to ensure students can feel as though they are equal, even though their home for the next four years is a predominantly white institution. … Continue reading ‘A Celebration of Black Artist’ at Castellani
By Zach Penque The deadline to get the COVID-19 vaccine has passed for students and faculty at NU. Those who failed to provide proof of vaccination status, unless exempt, are now in direct violation of the Student Conduct System. Fortunately, it is reported that over 94% of the student population has received their shots. Despite … Continue reading NU continues on with mask mandate
Pictured is Oma Program Coordinator Taylor Lilton. By Jheanelle Kerr The Niagara University Office of Multicultural Affairs – otherwise known as Oma – is considered a safe space for all students regardless of race, color, sexual orientation or gender. It is known for its promotion of inclusion and diversity. This office is in charge of … Continue reading What is OMA, and why should you be interested?
By Kaylee Brennan “The Purple Plague” (aka a small, seasonal, viral infection) has spread throughout Niagara University. Students are experiencing different symptoms such as a runny nose, coughing, earaches and body pains. Tests taken at health services everyday prove it is not the coronavirus, but simply a miserable, viral infection that disrupts students’ everyday lives. … Continue reading Niagara University students flood into health services as sickness spreads throughout campus
Review by Jack Seewagen Music and sports both have the unique power to bring people together, and that is what I witnessed in Buffalo two Sundays ago. That afternoon, a local do-it-yourself concert was held at an abandoned industrial lot to get people hyped up for the Bills vs. Chiefs game that night. I had … Continue reading Bands and the Bills
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
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
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
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
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