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By Abbi DiRienzo Snow, football, and a little holiday magic came together as Hallmark premiered Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, its newest Christmas movie, and this time, Buffalo got to be the star. The film, which debuted November 22, follows neighbors-turned-friends Morgan Quinn and Gabe DeLuca, both lifelong Buffalo Bills fans, as they navigate…

By Sidney Ziemendorf Time is something that everyone wishes they had more of. It often seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. For athletes at any level, managing time during a season can feel even more daunting and stressful. However, studies show that participating in extracurricular activities and sports…

By Sidney Ziemendorf Our Thunderwolves basketball teams each had an explosive start to their seasons. Our women’s team is currently 7-4, starting off their season with a huge win over Division II Lackawanna College. With their first region win against Corning Community College, Azriel Hall scored 22 points on 10-of-11 shooting along with six rebounds,…

By Madeline McGuire *SPOILER ALERT* I have been changed for good. Wicked is a prequel to The Wizard of Oz that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, focusing on the unlikely friendship between Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) and Glinda (the Good Witch of the North). The musical first opened…

By Jenna Higbie The snow is falling hard in Buffalo and everyone is ready to go out and experience some of the holiday festivities the city has to offer. Whether you are from here or not you can enjoy the seasonal festivities this winter such as ice skating, holiday tours, movies and more! Some of…

By Jenna Higbie Five nights at Freddy’s 2 continues the story without rehashing the first move introducing new animatronics, and a darker tone. In this review I will explore how the film explains the lore and tells the story.   The sequel takes place at the original pizzeria in 1982 and is based on the events…

By Jacob Chen Get the Most Out of It When people think about student ID’s, we only see what meets the eye. That may be general identification for school/ school events, or getting meals on your meal plan. However, there is so much more that you can do with your student ID than you may…

By Abigail Julias Trying to stay organized while juggling coursework between several classes can be frustrating, and sometimes trying to figure out how to keep track of everything is more time-consuming than actually getting the work done. While moving your schedule online can be daunting, I have a few recommendations on where you can start,…

By Abigail Julias While Christmas is undoubtedly the most well-known and celebrated holiday in America, there are several other holidays that are celebrated around the same time which you may not have heard about. Many holidays land in December as a celebration of the Winter Solstice, as it is the longest night of the year…

When Will Fall 2025 Final Grades be Available? Fall final grades will be available on Banner Web after 4 pm on Monday, December 22nd. Log into Banner Web to obtain your grades: Assistance is available by contacting the Records Office at 716-614-6250 or via email at records@niagaracc.suny.edu. Planning to Graduate in December? Please submit a…