On April 19, Wiegel Health Promotions at SUNY Buffalo State partnered with Horizon Health Services to provide students an opportunity to unwind and relax from their busy schedules with the help of a few therapy dogs. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2017
State Police step up enforcement of distracted driving in April
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which is aimed at protecting drivers on the road by discouraging the use of cell phones and other devices that can cause serious accidents. Continue reading
‘Take Back the Night’ opens a dialogue on surviving sexual assault
Students at SUNY Buffalo State used song, poetry and personal stories to convey messages about sexual assault at the annual “Take Back the Night” event April 10. The event is intended to empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through creative works. Continue reading
‘Miss PHAT’ pageant aims to empower plus size women
Buffalo State’s Black Active Minds (BAM) held its 9th annual “Miss PHAT” beauty pageant April 9. Sophomore Taliece Waters won this year’s event, which included a Super Hero theme. Continue reading
Listen: Buffalo Peacemakers, distracted driving & Great American Eclipse
This week on the Buffalo Review (April 24) we covered recent acts of violent crime, distracted driving and the Great American Eclipse of 2017. Continue reading
Watch: Buffalo Review TV for April 20
This week’s show featured headlines from SUNY Buffalo State and conversations about study abroad programs and service animals. Continue reading
Arts / Entertainment / News
New play explores role reversal in Trayvon Martin case
“The Trial of Trayvon Martin,” a new play written by Buffalo playwright and author Gary Earl Ross, explores what might have happened if the roles of Martin and George Zimmerman had been reversed. Continue reading
New York raises age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill April 10 that raises the age a person charged with a crime can be tried as an adult from 16 to 18 years old. The new law was part of a “Raise the Age” initiative that has seen support in recent years. Continue reading
Buffao State AASO hosts annual ‘Mr. & Ms. Mahogany’ pageant
The SUNY Buffalo State African-American Students Organization held their annual Mr. and Ms. Mahogany pageant April 20. The theme for the this year’s event was Egyptian gods and goddesses. Continue reading
Buffalo State softball making SUNYAC playoff push
The SUNY Buffalo State softball team is nearing its final stretch of the regular season with the playoffs approaching soon. They currently hold a 11-19 record overall and a 7-5 SUNYAC conference record. Continue reading
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