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The team that put together the Ellicott Renaissance on Friday.

An event fit for a queen: Ellicott’s Renaissance Fair

UB events are quite common, but one as unique and successful as Ellicott’s Renaissance Fair is quite the opposite. The fair, held on March 28 from 8-11 p.m. in The Landing, featured diverse food and activities that stayed true to the theme while keeping fairgoers engaged.





Softball lost two games this past weekend to the Central Michigan Chippewas.

Softball struggles against Central Michigan in weekend series

Softball (5-22, 2-6 MAC) hosted the Central Michigan Chippewas (13-15, 5-2 MAC) in what was supposed to be a three game weekend, starting with a matchup on Friday at 3 p.m. followed by a doubleheader on Saturday. The second game on Saturday afternoon was cancelled due to weather. Of the two games that were played, the Bulls were unable to secure a win, losing 2-8 and 0-9 (five innings), respectively.



A headshot of staff writer Jacob Wojtowicz.

Why Gen Z should watch The Sopranos

At the turn of the century, middle-aged, depressed screenwriter David Chase penned the pilot for a story about a mobster in therapy. Within eight years, it became America’s favorite show and is now widely considered to have sparked the “Golden Age of Television.”




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