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
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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
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Shawn Warner and Julia Casolo
Cover Photo by Jacquie DellaNeve Upon completion of their season, the two athletes reflect on what has been a great run and look forward to their futures. Niagara University's pool sits perfectly on the edge of the campus catching the sun setting every day due to its location. This pool has seen records set, competitions completed and … Continue reading Student-Athlete Spotlight: Shawn Warner and Julia Casolo
PREVIEW: Niagara baseball season approaches
The Niagara University Purple Eagles baseball team is set to begin their 2017 season this weekend with a series against the Baylor Bears. Niagara will head to Waco, Texas for a three-game set on Feb. 17-19. Niagara is coming off a 2016 season in which the team went 16-37-1, and posted a 11-13 record against … Continue reading PREVIEW: Niagara baseball season approaches
ICYMI: Niagara University Sports Weekend Recap
By James Burns The Purple Eagles had a busy weekend with 10 teams in action. As the winter sports (such as the recently hot basketball teams) start to wind down their seasons, the spring calendar is here and with it comes baseball, softball, tennis and others. But this weekend is one to look fondly on if you're a … Continue reading ICYMI: Niagara University Sports Weekend Recap
Injuries and inconsistencies plague Niagara
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - It has not been an easy season for the Purple Eagles men’s hockey team. Struggling to find consistency and dealing with a plethora of injured players, Head Coach Dave Burkeholder’s squad is currently 3-22-3 on the season. This is Burkeholder’s sixteenth season with the team. Key players such as forwards Derrian … Continue reading Injuries and inconsistencies plague Niagara
PREVIEW: Niagara Swimming and Diving Championship
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. - Niagara University’s swimming and diving teams will travel to The Burt Flickinger Center in Buffalo, NY this Wednesday, Feb. 8 to compete in the 2017 MAAC Championships. The final score for both the men’s and women’s team resulted in a loss 157.5-75.5 and 149-92, respectively. However the Purple Eagles did show … Continue reading PREVIEW: Niagara Swimming and Diving Championship
NU students recognized at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. awards ceremony
The Office of Multicultural Affairs at Niagara University presented the second annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. award to four students with winning entries on Jan. 24. Held in the Gallagher Center, the ceremony is part of the school’s MLK Celebration, highlighting the students’ winning work which incorporates the principles and values exhibited in the … Continue reading NU students recognized at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. awards ceremony
IMPACT excites community partners
IMPACT replaces the two-decades old Learn & Serve model. It places an increased emphasis on personal and professional growth and civil engagement as opposed to hours of community service. The three-person team of Fran Boltz, Dr. David Taylor and Patricia Wrobel were responsible for the creation of IMPACT, and both Taylor and Wrobel spoke to … Continue reading IMPACT excites community partners
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