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Spectrum recommends: Best fall music

The days are getting shorter, the leaves are turning an array of reds and yellows and that seasonal depression hits you like a truck. Luckily, The Spectrum staff have arranged the perfect playlist for those fall feels. The full playlist can be found on The UB Spectrum Spotify.


Right to left: Kristen Kelly, Connor Cowling, Shawn Donahue, Christy McCormick, Jacob Neiheisel
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Safeguarding democracy: staying informed this election season

Voting by mail, early voting, electronic machines and AI Robo calls are all impacting American elections. Keeping track of new election phenomena and understanding them are confusing. This is why political scientists and election scholars Connor Dowling, Shawn Donahue, Christy McCormick and Jacob Neiheisel came together in UB’s Center for the Arts to discuss safeguarding democracy in America.


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Spectrum recommends: UB FALLin’ in love

Settling into new classes means that semester-start rush of excitement is fading fast into homework stress, pumpkin chai lattes and colder weather. With all there is to do, how can anyone find time for that special someone? To help you out, The Spectrum staff have gathered a list of dates that will make your fall fling become your Halloween boo — without the ghosting.


Immigration is a current key issue as we approach the 2024 presidential election.
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Immigration: a political and humanitarian cause

In less than two months, many members of the UB community will vote for the 47th President of the United States. Current key issues include abortion, the economy, international issues and immigration. According to immigration lawyer and UB Associate Law Professor John H. Giammatteo, the next president has a big impact on the policies that affect immigration.


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How UB students are decorating their dorms

In a whirlwind of marketing emails and Pinterest boards, deciding how to decorate a space in college can become overwhelming. Personifying a personal space boosts overall mental health and organization — helpful for not forgetting to buy a $100 textbook. See how UB students are embracing the blank canvas that is their dorm room.


The Spectrum was founded in 1950 as the University at Buffalo's independent student-run news publication.
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Best of The Spectrum 2023-24

As the academic year comes to an end, The Spectrum would like to recognize its staff for all of the hard work, long hours, and professional-grade reporting that they contributed in 2023-24. From breaking news, to in-depth features, to social media and photography, this year’s Spectrum staff went above and beyond to inform the UB community.


UB internet celebrities: "Chinese roommate" and "Algerian roommate."
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Chinese roommate, meet Algerian roommate

Senior computer science major Mohamed Ali Larbi Daho Bachir and 2023 graduate Jorge Zhang, better known as “Algerian roommate” and “Chinese roommate” respectively, regularly post wholesome and humorous videos of their daily lives and travels to the UB 2024 Snapchat story.



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