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
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
Farewell Senior Editors 2020
Franklin Heinzmann, Sports Editor When I first joined the Niagara Wire in the Fall of 2017, I had joined it because it was being offered as a class. I thought worst case scenario I could get credits out of it and move on and best case scenario I would write a couple stories and see … Continue reading Farewell Senior Editors 2020
Buffalo Bills Offseason Recap
By Franklin Heinzmann BUFFALO, N.Y. – With the waves of the NFL free agency dying down, it provides a great window for us to look back at the moves the Bills GM Brandon Beane and company made this offseason to bolster the roster ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft and the upcoming season. Acquiring WR … Continue reading Buffalo Bills Offseason Recap
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
The case against Mike Bloomberg for president
By: Kevin McDonnell NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – On the week before Nevada’s presidential primary, the remaining Democratic candidates for president took the debate stage to face off against one another. Each candidate was eager to make their case as to why they are the most qualified person to go head-to-head against President Trump in what … Continue reading The case against Mike Bloomberg for president
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
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