President Donald Trump has been both criticized and touted for his willingness to break longstanding political tradition in the U.S. The president has continued to differentiate himself from those who previously held the office by being active on social media, especially Twitter. Continue reading
Graduates face the burden of student loan debt
Student loan debt in the U.S. is now the country’s largest outstanding debt held by Americans, surpassing both credit card and auto loan debt. Student debt in the U.S. is currently estimated at $1.4 trillion up from $1.2 trillion dollars in 2014. Continue reading
Many students face the challenge of balancing a job and school
For many college students, working a job while attending school is a must to pay the rent, car payment, grocery bill or tuition. Thus, having an income, whether full or part-time, is a necessary evil for many students to stay afloat. Continue reading
Listen: Australian exchange podcast
The Buffalo Review is producing a number of stories and podcasts highlighting the experience of foreign exchange students in Australia. This semester, Brianna Shaffer, a junior media production major at Buffalo State, is reporting on her experiences while studying at the University of South Australia in Adelaide. Continue reading
New gym treats members like pro fighters to ‘keep fit’
A family with a love for boxing has opened a new facility on Elmwood Avenue that allows people the opportunity to stay fit by training like a professional fighter. Boxstar, which is owned and operated by brothers Drew and Mike Graziadei and Mike’s wife Justine, offers a unique boxing program. Continue reading
Buffalo State graduate school fair draws large turnout
The Career Development Center at SUNY Buffalo State hosted their annual graduate school fair Oct. 19 at the Campbell Student Union social hall. Representatives from more than 65 schools were on hand and hundreds of students attended the event hoping to learn more about a variety of graduate programs in New York and beyond. Continue reading
Listen: SUNYWide Film Festival attracts young filmmakers
Filmmakers from across New York descended on Buffalo for the eighth annual SUNYWide Film Festival Nov. 9-11. It was the first time Buffalo State hosted the event, which was launched in 2009 to highlight the film and video work of SUNY students and faculty. Continue reading
Buffalo State hosts SUNYWide Film Festival for first time
Buffalo State hosted the eighth annual SUNYWide Film Festival Nov. 9-11, which was the first time the event was held in Buffalo. The festival was launched in 2009 to highlight the film and video work of students and faculty in the SUNY system. Continue reading
Buffalo State men’s hockey looking to replace leadership from last year’s team
The Buffalo State men’s hockey team is looking to build off a winning season last year, where they compiled a record of 18-8-1 and eventually lost to Oswego in the SUNY Athletic Conference tournament. Head coach Steve Murphy, who is entering his third season at Buffalo State, is trying to replace some key players who graduated last year, including goaltender Mike DeLaVergne, who will play professionally this year in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Continue reading
New Buffalo State women’s hockey coach looks to build on last season’s success
The SUNY Buffalo State women’s hockey team is looking to build off of last year’s ECAC playoff victory against Potsdam, which was the first in program history. Newly hired head coach Jennifer Wilson said getting off to a strong start this season would be a challenge for her new team. Continue reading