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of SUNY Niagara

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…

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.…

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…

by Isabella Clement Over the past five years, alternatives to keep families safe during the Pandemic in 2020 have made no exceptions to exist during the colder months. Trunk-or-treat was an idea created back in the 90s even, displaying a safer route for families who were anxious to let their children roam the streets late…

By Jacob Chen “After this time I excelled all in influence, although I possessed no more official power than the others who were my colleagues.” -Augustus Great leaders come in all shapes and sizes–but what holds true consistently? A great leader listens to the people, and shapes the government in the peoples’ will. This applies…

by Owen Brockvescio Recently Niagara County Community College rebranded itself becoming SUNY Niagara. This was a process that took a year and a half to complete. With the rebrand starting in fall of 2022. Does this rebranding affect students who are already enrolled, or plan to enroll? Not really. The price of tuition has increased…