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Life Of A Showgirl Draws Mixed Reviews
By Madeline McGuire Taylor Swift recently released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and it has received plenty of criticism, which is surprising coming from her “swifties.” Many of her fans have been finding it polarizing and disappointing compared to her previous work. Some fans dislike its surface-level lyrics, focus on wealth…
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What is No Kings Day?
By Madeline McGuire No Kings Day has been a popular topic for several months. It started on June 14th, 2025 as a series of demonstrations, largely in the United States, against what the organizers describe as authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. The No Kings protest, also known internationally as the…
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Visit Clifton Hill’s “Street of Fun.”
by Jacob Chen Bored of sitting at home, watching the clock tick by? Sounds like Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, Ontario is the next destination for your getaway. Located just 30 minutes from SUNY Niagara, it is a great way to relax, have some fun, and visit the beautiful Canadian side of the Niagara Falls.…
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A World of Possibility: Travel Abroad with SUNY Niagara
By Madeline McGuire SUNY Niagara offers a fantastic travel abroad trip every year at the end of the spring semester. Professor Bridget Beilein, the program coordinator, says that “The trip abroad for this school year will take place in the spring semester, and we are going to visit Barcelona, Southern France, and Italy. The trip…
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Taking Center Stage: SUNY Niagara’s Theater Grows Bigger and Bolder
By Madeline McGuire The SUNY Niagara theater group is in the midst of building a new addition to their wing while they prepare for their upcoming shows this semester. Professor Raymond Boucher, the theater coordinator, says that they are “currently building a studio/performance space in the F Building that can accommodate performance classes, small performances,…
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A World of Possibility: Travel Abroad with SUNY Niagara
By Madeline McGuire SUNY Niagara offers a fantastic travel abroad trip every year at the end of the spring semester. Professor Bridget Beilein, the program coordinator, says that “The trip abroad for this school year will take place in the spring semester, and we are going to visit Barcelona, Southern France, and Italy. The trip…
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U.S. Government Shutdown
By Owen Brockvescio Starting at 12:01am October 1st the Federal government shut down. Throughout the past 50 years there have been 22 federal shutdowns. On average lasting between 3 and 4 days. With the longest shutdown in history happening just a few years ago lasting 35 days. TThe current shutdown has lasted 17 days as…
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Have You Seen the New Banner Web?
By Abigail Julias If you haven’t, you’re not alone — on October 1st, Banner Web’s main page was updated with a modern design. I had received an email about the change a few days before the change, but after asking around it seems that a lot of students, and even some faculty, had not known…
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Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Discovery
By Abbi DiRienzo Shelby Van Pelt’s novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures, has quickly become a favorite for readers craving a story that blends warmth, humor, and emotional depth. Set in a small coastal town, the book follows the unlikely friendship between Tova, a lonely widow working at an aquarium, and a surprisingly clever octopus named Marcellus.…
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Hottest Event On Campus: Student Life Presents Student Bonfire
By Jenna Higbie SUNY Niagara has hosted many events throughout the school year but one of the popular events happens to be the student bonfire! Brought to the students by student life, the bonfire has become a tradition loved by so many faculty and students. SUNY Niagara has hosted bonfires as part of its campus…
Spring 2026 