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The History of St.Patrick’s Day In Wester NY
How St.Patrick’s Day Goes Local By Julieanna LaDuca Everyone remembers from childhood the good old leprechaun who visits kids’ schools and plays a bunch of fun pranks. Some pranks recalled were: like turning the bathroom green, leaving a trail of green footprints and leaving little goodies on the desk. Since everyone’s grown up now let’s…
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Ugly? Pretty? Uglies is Pretty Dull
By Marissa Lafferty In September 2024, Netflix released a movie adaptation of the 2006 novel Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, directed by McG. Uglies is the first book in a multi-part series and it is set in a dystopian future where everyone undergoes mandatory surgery at 16 to become a New Pretty. The goal of the…
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Super Bowl LIX Breaks Record For Most Watched Super Bowl Ever!
by: Taryn Kelly In a Philadelphia Eagles 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl LIX broke records this year with an average of 127.7 million viewers. This year’s season finale viewership brought in 3% more viewers than last year’s game, which averaged 123.7 million viewers. According to Fox Sports, viewership peaked during the…
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Non Profit for Autistic Individuals Receives Over $42,000 in Donations Following Buffalo Bills Loss
By: Grace Troidl After the Buffalo Bills devastating loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, The Summit Center received an influx of donations totaling over $42,000 from fans donating in honor of Dalton Kincaid. The Summit Center, a non profit that benefits individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, received up to over $42,000, with more…
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A Professor’s Transition from University to Community College
Tony Vinci – a new professor at SUNY Niagara – started at SUNY Niagara less than a month ago and continues to re-adjust towards life in Western New York. by Kylie Franklin Dr. Tony Vinci, originally from Rochester NY, returned to the area so he could be closer to family and pursue his joy of…
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The Ultimate Showdown: College vs. High School
by Victoria Mayes Throughout our lives, we spend a significant amount of time being forced into an environment to learn. Then, after all is said and done, we are given the option to subject ourselves to a similar environment, with people in our ears telling us “no, college is better! trust me!” …But is that…
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Looking for an Electrifying Time in the Theaters, Watch Companion!
by Todd Robinson Companion is a horror/science fiction film that is captivating, intense and at times funny. The director of the film is Drew Hancock, and the main leads of the film are Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid. The main plot of the film is a group of friends going on a weekend trip but…
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Not All Who Wander: Finding Your Way Around the SUNY Niagara Campus
by Marissa Lafferty Navigating your way around campus can be a bit overwhelming. Luckly each building has its own specific use. Whether you’re here for administrative tasks, getting a snack, or looking for a place to study or unwind, knowing where to go can make life a whole lot easier. Luckly now you now have…
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“Live from New York, it’s the Saturday Night Movie Review”
!SPOILERS AHEAD! The SNL movie, that many superfan struggled to watch By: Ryann Sniadecki This year, Saturday Night Live (SNL) is celebrating its 50th season. SNL, which is a late-night live sketch comedy show that airs on NBC, The National Broadcasting Company. With SNL celebrating its 50th season a movie was created and released that…
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The Immigration Situation 2025
by Jason Hiperides Michel A series of ICE deportations are causing a stir amongst religious groups and political leaders with 27 groups suing the Trump administration policy in response to the immigration enforcement policy. The religious groups expressed ethical concerns, pursuing the prohibition of Immigration enforcement in places of worship and religious practice. Unless proper…