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Sophie Therien has been named to Canada’s inaugural Women’s National Futsal Team. She graduated in 2014.

Photo: Courtesy of UB Athletics

SPORTS

Former Bull Sophie Therien called up for Canadian Women’s National Futsal Team

By RODRIGO FEIJÃO | Apr. 17

Former UB women’s soccer player Sophie Therien has been named to Canada’s inaugural Women’s National Futsal Team, UB athletics announced in an Instagram post on Tuesday. The call-up comes after a decade since her graduation in 2014.

NEWS

Three visas canceled over violations, immigration attorney says

By RODRIGO FEIJÃO and MYLIEN LAI | Apr. 16

An immigration attorney told The Spectrum Wednesday afternoon that, out of the 13 current and former UB students whose visas were canceled by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week, one was previously arrested for driving while ability impaired (DWAI), one was convicted on a parking violation and one was arrested for a violation which the attorney did not disclose to The Spectrum.

Photo: Search & Rescue Records Archive

FEATURES

Bensin: The Story of Buffalo’s power pop-punk standouts

By RODRIGO FEIJÃO | Apr. 8

While the group currently has no plans to reunite as Bensin, the spirit of their journey lives on through the paths they’ve paved for themselves—proof that the music never truly stops.

Among the competitors for starting quarterback is freshman Jason Wright, who committed to Buffalo over the summer following a standout high school career in his home state of Virginia.

Photo: Courtesy of Michael Misetic

SPORTS

Freshman Quarterback Jason Wright on his journey to UB

By RODRIGO FEIJÃO | Apr. 8

After former UB quarterback C.J. Ogbonna entered the transfer portal in January following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, the QB1 role is open for the taking.

Damar Hamlin Hamlin was the last Distinguished Speaker in the '24-25 academic year, and spoke on the Center for the Arts’ main stage Thursday night.

NEWS

Chasing M’s and a dream: Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s visit to UB

By SOPHIA STINES and RODRIGO FEIJÃO | Mar. 15

Hamlin shared his story on the Center for the Arts’ main stage Thursday night as the final speaker in UB’s ‘24-25 Distinguished Speakers series. He reflected on his journey of rebuilding both his mental and physical health following his cardiac arrest in early 2023, as well as his commitment to community building and living by his motto, “Chasing M’s.”

The Spectrum interviewed 17 candidates competing for SA's e-board for the 2025-26 term about their experiences, platforms and plans for the undergraduate student government's future.

NEWS

REAL and Stampede party members elected to SA’s e-board for 2025-26 term

By RODRIGO FEIJÃO and MYLIEN LAI | Mar. 14

Approximately 13,755 votes were tallied for this year’s election, roughly 85.3% greater than last year’s election which had 7,423 votes counted.

UB Athletics announced the new Football schedule via Instagram last Wednesday, which featured formidable non-conference opponents and key matchups against Mid-American Conference (MAC) rivals.

SPORTS

Football unveils schedule for 2025-26 Season

By RODRIGO FEIJÃO | Mar. 11

Fresh off a Bahamas Bowl win, the UB Bulls are set to be challenged in the upcoming 2025-26 season.

UB men’s basketball have shown improvement since their historically poor 2023-2024 campaign, but they have struggled to find consistency.

SPORTS

UB basketball season report: How are the Bulls doing?

By RODRIGO FEIJÃO | Feb. 25

As regular season play begins to wind down, the men’s and women’s basketball teams find themselves on contrasting paths. While both squads entered the year with hopes of improvement, the women’s side has had one of their most impressive regular season performances, whereas the men’s squad appear to still be reeling from last year’s problems.

Men's basketball fell to Bowling Green on Saturday.

Photo: Paul Hokanson / UB Athletics

SPORTS

Men’s basketball bested by Bowling Green

By RODRIGO FEIJÃO | Feb. 18

Following an away-game win over Northern Illinois (5-20, 1-11 MAC) last Tuesday, the Bulls (8-17, 3-9 MAC) were defeated 63-59 by the Bowling Green Falcons in their return to home conference play on Saturday afternoon.

SPORTS

UB Athletics mourns loss of esteemed chiropractor

By RODRIGO FEIJÃO | Feb. 11

Dr. Daniel C. Minocchi, a cherished chiropractor for the UB athletics department and former Bulls football player, passed away on Feb. 3 after a battle with cancer.