Category: College Life
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Student Life! It’s Real
by Christian Lococo Hello Spirit readers. My name is Christian Lococo, and this is my first column as the Student Government President, and I will have a regular section in the Spirit. I’m hoping to keep this column really simple, a place I can tell you what the SGA is working on/towards. A little bit…
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Fur-tunately, Help Has Arrived!
By Abbi DiRienzo At first glance, Ellie might seem like any other golden doodle; warm eyes, a gentle tail wag, and an eager love for belly rubs. But to students at SUNY Niagara, Ellie is much more than a friendly face. She’s a certified therapy dog offering a much-needed dose of calm and connection in…
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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, and choose Online Student Services on the left-side panel of the page. Use Myhub for FREE…
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Lizzie: Axe murder and rock and roll are coming to SUNY Niagara
By Brandon Davis On August 4th, 1892, police entered the Borden home in Fall River, Massachusetts and witnessed the grisly aftermath of two murders that left Andrew and Abby Borden dead in their own home. The prime suspect was their daughter Lizzie. In April, these murders, as well as a not so fatal dose of…
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Unveiling the Arts of Dance and Theatre at SUNY Niagara
By Jenna Higbie At SUNY Niagara we offer a variety of programs to fit your interests! Dance is associated with the Art and Theatre Program. The Dance program offers beginning modern, jazz, ballet, and tap during the fall and spring semester. There are also 4 dance workshops that come together into a dance performance at…
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AI Trip Messaging Service Texting Students
New Information On What The Data Is Being Used For And What Students Think by Julieanna LaDuca SUNY Niagara has been sending a survey to every student’s personal cell phone asking them questions about how they are feeling. The questions are often altered with new semesters asking students how they feel about the new classes.…
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Don’t Know What a Success Coach Is? Let’s Meet One of Them!
By: Emma Hoang Here at SUNY Niagara, we have success coaches rather than counselors. Never heard of them before? They are here to help us with everything from scheduling classes for next semester to answering any questions we have. We all have one and there are several of them willing to help. My success coach…
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Feeling Sick Or Know Someone Who Is?
By Alicia Smith Many people will inevitably catch the flu, a cold, or COVID19 this year. Students are especially prone to catching an illness when many people are packed together in groups and in smaller spaces, like a classroom. What you can do to stay healthy, especially during the semester, includes a number of ways.…
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Scared of falling behind in school? Here’s How to Stay Productive
With distractions, procrastination, and environment playing a role. By Emma Hoang Productivity is a must in today’s society. With everyone’s time being limited, being productive is a skill and strength to have. How to stay productive when there are many distractions, procrastination that can kick in, and the environment one might be in that could…
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Covid and Student Mental Health
By Shaun Kolnacki Back in 2020, the world went into a pandemic with Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading, with no vaccine and millions of people. And with coronavirus, people had to stay indoors and be disassociated from human interaction, outside of their family. Some people were able to go through the pandemic easily, while others struggled mentally.…