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of SUNY Niagara
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Anti-Human Trafficking: Through Advocacy and Empowerment
by Sarah Baase Sex trafficking: a topic that seems to never go away. There are cases all over the world dealing with this revolting issue. More specifically though, Niagara County. Just this past November of 2024 a man in Niagara Falls was charged with sex trafficking a minor. Another headline reads, “Luxury real estate brokers…
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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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Donating for Christmas? How it’s Important to Give Back
By: Emma Hoang Have you ever seen those angel trees at church or those donation bins at Walmart and other various places? Have you considered donating to those in need before? Well, Christmas is the perfect time to give back or at least try to! Not only are you helping those in need, it also…
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Meet a Member of Student Life!
By: Alicia Smith Within SUNY Niagara there is a Student Life. Student Life is an organization focused on making students’ time at campus enjoyable. They organize the events held on campus and help students with planning other events or activities. Sometimes it is a movie and some popcorn, other times it is cookie decorating or…
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Stressing Over Finals?
By” Alicia Smith The end of any semester can be filled with stressful endeavors, full calendars, and anxiety. Namely, the dreaded finals. For some students, they may sit down and take a formal exam– multiple choice, scantrons, short responses– other students may take digital exams on Brightspace, then there are some that have to do…
Spring 2026 