March is women’s history month, and at Buffalo State college students are showing their appreciation. Student organizations on campus came together to collaborate on an event to empower women. Continue reading
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Instagram makes a bold move to reduce cyberbullying
Social media giant, Instagram, has released new artificial intelligence technology which hopes to curb the trend of cyberbullying. Continue reading
Comm Students meet the professionals
Between updating resumes, filling out applications and doing interviews, the job search can be a daunting task for recent graduates. However, some students have gotten a head start on the process. Continue reading
Justice Kavanaugh’s confirmation divides the Buffalo State campus
Judge Brett Kavanaugh became Justice Brett Kavanaugh after the Senate confirmed him to the Supreme Court by a vote of 50-48. The votes went down party-lines with the exceptions of Senator Joe Manchin, of West Virginia, and Senator Lisa Murkowski, of Alaska, voting “Yea” and “Present,” respectively. Continue reading
Suspect arrested in connection to armed robbery in Cassety Hall
The University Police Department at SUNY Buffalo State has arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery last month in a residence hall. An unidentified male student reported the robbery in Cassety Hall April 19, which he said occured at about 6:40 p.m. Continue reading
Buffalo State aids in discovery of rare elephant bird egg
The Buffalo Museum of Science recently discovered a rare elephant bird egg, which has been in the museum’s possession since 1939, is actually real, after being mislabeled as a model for decades. The egg is about a foot long, 2 feet 4 inches in circumference and weighs 3 pounds 5 ounces. Continue reading
Chautauqua County lawmakers create animal abuse registry
The Chautauqua County Legislature passed a measure April 25 that would create an online animal abuse registry. The local law would require individuals convicted of animal abuse to register with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office within five days of their court verdict or release from jail. Continue reading
Wage discrimination, based on gender, still a persistent problem
April 10 was “Equal Pay Day” in the U.S., which is intended to symbolize the gender pay gap between men and women. To commemorate the day, the Erie County Legislature Democratic Caucus held a press conference to announce its support for a ban on wage history discrimination. Continue reading
Buffalo State students concerned about safety after robbery
Some Buffalo State students are becoming more concerned about their safety, due to the increase of crimes on campus this semester. In the past few months, several crimes were reported on campus. These incidents include a sexual assault case and armed robberies.
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Lawsuit latest action in dispute between Seneca Nation and state
The Seneca Nation of Indians filed a lawsuit earlier this month against New York, claiming the state broke federal law and failed to receive federal approval when it built a toll road through its territory. The Thruway was built 60 years ago and a 2.7-mile section of the road runs through the Seneca Nation’s territory in southern Erie County. Continue reading