Welcome to the Spirit
The Student Voice
of SUNY Niagara
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A Peek Into What Student Government Is Up To
Student Government has been focusing this semester on being more accessible and present for the student body. A lot of important conversations happen around campus that shape how the college is run, and it’s important that students feel welcome to have their voices heard. In the coming weeks, we’ll be setting up “Meet SGA” tables…
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Local Artist Market Takes Off
By Isabella Clement Rustic Buffalo Artisan Market is a beautiful, locally-owned business that spreads creativity, and grants Buffalo to make their houses a home. Owned and operated by John Paul “JP” Pirrone and his business partner and spouse, Scott, started back in 2020 during the Pandemic. Between the two of them, JP comes from a…
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A Guide to Budgeting Groceries as a Broke College Student
By Jacob Chen Are you tired of spending all of your money on groceries? In 2025, the average college student spent between $272-$429 on groceries per month. That doesn’t even account for going out to eat occasionally, or picking up your morning coffee. With the rising cost of food, and an increase in food insecurity,…
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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…
Spring 2026 