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Food insecurity on campus: the UB Veggie Van aims to contest

By JACOB WOJTOWICZ | Nov. 26

The Veggie Van is essentially a mobile farmers market, with the goal of providing adequate, healthy and nutritious food. In a 2023 survey conducted by the UB Veggie Van, an estimated 50% to 60% of UB students reported some form of food insecurity. 

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Moms, cops and ranch dressing at Eric Andre Comedy Show

By NADIA BRACH | Nov. 26

Students filed into the Center for the Arts (CFA) in packs beginning at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20, to see a comedian renowned for his surreal and unconventional comedy on “The Eric Andre Show.”

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Where Buffalo nightlife meets the dog park

By LEXI ERDOLINO | Nov. 26

On Genesee Street, a corridor of warehouses, traffic and Buffalo’s steady city hum, Barkology offers a surprising kind of calm. 

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Gobble Gobble or Ho-Ho-Ho?

By JARED BUDIANSKY | Nov. 19

Once plastic pumpkins and construction paper bats go out of style, what comes next: Thanksgiving or Christmas?

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Former prime minister of Bangladesh given the death sentence

By SAQIB KHAN | Nov. 19

The July Revolution of 2024 marked a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s political landscape, as members of Students Against Discrimination and other groups came together to demand change — most notably changes to the country’s quota system, which led to violent protests, the deaths of thousands and, more recently, a death sentence being issued for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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A conversation with Pete McBride and Kevin Fedarko

By NADIA BRACH and CIAH COURTNEY | Nov. 12

A conversation with Pete McBride and Kevin Fedarko on journalism, climate change and both human and AI impact. 

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Zohran Mamdani’s promise to New York

By SAQIB KHAN | Nov. 12

Zohran Kwame Mamdani has lived many lives. But as of today, he holds the title of the first Muslim, Indian-Ugandan mayor of New York City — a feat that sent shockwaves through the entire city, surprised he was able to dethrone former Mayor Andrew Cuomo.

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Friday nights in Buffalo

By JARED BUDIANSKY | Nov. 5

Friday nights look different for everyone, especially college students who juggle schoolwork, jobs and their own busy schedules. But when all is done, what can UB students do for fun?

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True crime in Buffalo

By NADIA BRACH | Oct. 29

Like any other city, Buffalo has some history that includes tragedy. Here are five examples that have occurred in both the far and recent past. 

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UB students’ share their creepiest real-life stories

By JACOB WOJTOWICZ | Oct. 29

All across campus, students have reported some of their most disturbing real-life stories.  

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Six local businesses to visit during spooky season

By NADIA BRACH | Oct. 29

To get in the mood for the Halloween season, why not welcome the fun little oddities that can be found in the area? Here is a list of quirky businesses around the Buffalo area to visit for the Halloween season, or year-round. 

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Spectrum Recommends: Our Halloween Costumes

By THE SPECTRUM STAFF | Oct. 29

Halloween is in full effect, and The Spectrum is not gatekeeping their costumes this year — or from past years.

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A very spooky 7alaween

By MARINA NOACK | Oct. 29

This past Tuesday in Baldy 101, the Organization of Arab Students (OAS) held their first annual 7alaween, a new take on Halloween that combines traditional Arab dances with Halloween celebrations. 

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How a UB graduate student is using AI to transform kidney transplantation

By SAQIB KHAN | Oct. 29

NutriNephraAI uses Agentic AI, a type of artificial intelligence capable of acting independently without constant human intervention. The implementation of this system allows for a holistic approach to developing lifestyle plans for patients, reducing the need for multiple visits to different medical specialists.