Author: sunyniagaraspirit

  • When The Syllabus Becomes a Stressor:How Academic Pressure Impacts Mental Health

    When The Syllabus Becomes a Stressor:How Academic Pressure Impacts Mental Health

    By Karleigh K. Mattison It’s late into the night, laptops casting a repugnant glow throughout the dorm. One roommate rocks back and forth, eyes locked on a reading assignment. Another sits on the floor, staring blankly at a screen that hasn’t changed in minutes. The third hunches over a laptop, typing furiously, shoulders tense. Deadlines…

  • The Influence and Power of Social Media

    The Influence and Power of Social Media

    By Gianna Nichols Social media is so popular among college students and the younger generations. Many believe that social media trends have influenced them significantly. Social media has a big influence on the behavior and beliefs of younger generations. There are many trends online, where people would wait in hour-long lines for things such as…

  • 5 Tips for the First-Time Renter

    5 Tips for the First-Time Renter

    by Dre Shaw If you’re what would be considered a “traditional” college student – someone between the ages of 18 to 24 going down the pipeline from high school straight to college – it’s likely that you’re at the point in your life where you are seriously pondering the possibility of moving out on your…

  • Air Pollution in Niagara County is 80% Higher Than Other Counties in the Area

    Air Pollution in Niagara County is 80% Higher Than Other Counties in the Area

    By Nicole Leverentz Niagara County residents are being exposed to negative environmental air pollution everyday. Based on the amount of bad air quality days the air pollution is 80% higher in Niagara County compared to others in the state. The Industrial, manufacturing, chemical, metal facilities and pollution from high volume traffic contribute to this by…

  • The Epstein Files: Latest Updates

    The Epstein Files: Latest Updates

    By Cassandra Dollard On Friday, January 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice released over three million new files related to the ongoing allegations against Jeffrey Epstein and those with whom he was closely associated before his passing.The review of this new information, which includes pictures of people in positions of power posing with Epstein…

  • The Writer’s Review Needs You

    The Writer’s Review Needs You

    By Desiree Vosburgh SUNY Niagara publishes students’ work each year in its own writer’s journal named the Writer’s Review. Rarely does the Writer’s Review skip a year. It has been published as far back as the 1980’s, a decade after the school originally opened. It is run by our very own English department. I personally…

  • Medicaid Funding Slashes are Being Felt by Buffalo Healthcare System

    Medicaid Funding Slashes are Being Felt by Buffalo Healthcare System

    By Lilly Whitsell Kaleida Health braces for Medicaid funding slashes that will occur now throughout 2028. Inevitable budget cuts are already being felt by patients throughout the Western New York region. The “Big Beautiful Bill”, or HR 1, signed into law July 4th, 2025, introduced Medicaid cuts of over 1 trillion dollars that are scheduled…

  • The Discord Age Assurance Update: Why it is a Horrible Idea to Verify Your Account.

    The Discord Age Assurance Update: Why it is a Horrible Idea to Verify Your Account.

    By: Kenneth H. After over 2 decades of their modern existence, I’m sure everyone knows what social media is and uses some form of it in their day-to-day life. Though for those that don’t or those too young to know it’s a website/app we use to socialize with people across the world, view hilarious videos,…

  • Fans Resonate with Noah Kahan’s Music and His Upcoming Album

    Fans Resonate with Noah Kahan’s Music and His Upcoming Album

    By: Sarah Baase Noah Kahan, a name that strikes so many hearts in the music world, has recently shared with fans upon Instagram announcing his upcoming album release on April 28th named, The Great Divide. He has fans raving about it. Why? A man from Vermont who, according to UPPROXX (a prominent digital media and…

  • Important Information from the Records Office:

    Important Information from the Records Office:

    Guide to Online Services Many student services are offered online via Banner Web.  For more information, please see the Guide to Online Services, which can be found by going to the SUNY Niagara homepage, click on Academics, choose Records Office, and choose Online Student Services on the left-side panel of the page. Use Myhub for…