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A.I. vs. Studio Ghibli
By: Ryann Sniadecki At the beginning of April, a trend started, mainly on Twitter/X, in which people asked Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Getmig.AI, and most notably OpenAI, to recreate popular images, memes, movie scenes and posters in the iconic Studio Ghibli style. Studio Ghibli is a Japanese Animation studio created on June 15, 1985…
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The Importance of Having Real Things:
DVDs, CDs, and Books By Todd Robinson Digital media has become the popular way of obtaining entertainment and art. People watch Netflix to watch movies, read books from a nook, and listen to music on Spotify. This allows people to access anything they want to engage in. This isn’t a bad thing, but this can…
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Minecraft Movie: Not As Bad As it Sounds
By Tori Mayes The Minecraft Movie is one of 2025’s most anticipated movies, having come out at the beginning of April. There was a lot of excitement on the internet when the movie was first announced, but the more the internet learned about it the more the excitement morphed into anticipation for the movie to…
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Title: A Beginners Guide to Gardening! Tips and Tricks
By Kylie Franklin Are you interested in gardening this summer? Feeling unsure where to start? Well when it comes to gardening certain things can become tricky and overwhelming, especially for beginners. The type of plant, the care required, even the placement are all factors that a gardener needs to consider before digging up the dirt.…
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Hop, Hop, How? The Lore Behind the Easter Bunny
By: Grace Troidl Have you ever sat at Easter dinner and wondered, why a rabbit? Out of all the animals, why is a bunny Easter’s mascot? Why not a chick, which at least hatches from an egg, or something that is more connected with Jesus and the Bible? What makes a rabbit relevant to one…
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Everything You Need To Know About The New President’s Inauguration Here At SUNY Niagara
There Are Some Really Cool Events Happening And More Coming By Julieanna LaDuca On Thursday, April 10, at 11:00 a.m., SUNY Niagara will hold an inauguration ceremony to swear in Dr .Lloyd A. Holmes as its 8th President. He was previously the president of De Anza College where he served for 4 years. This is…
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‘’ Pranks and Giggles : The History of April Fools Day.
By Jenna Higbie Every year on April 1st, people all around the world celebrate the art of creativity and humor, turning ordinary moments into pranks and playful surprises. April Fools Day is celebrated throughout the first day of April. The name ‘’ April Fools Day’’ originates from the idea of playing practical jokes on this…
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Title: Tuscarora’s 5th annual Spring Boutique
By Kylie Franklin This upcoming April, the Tuscarora Nation will be holding their annual Spring Boutique at the Tuscarora Nation Building. From 10am to 4pm on April 12th, the Spring Boutique will be open and welcome to all, filled with craft and food vendors, and even a visit from the Easter Bunny. The Spring Boutique…
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T-Wolves Finish Their Season At Nationals!
By: Taryn Kelly During the 2024-25 season, the SUNY Niagara women’s basketball team qualified for the NJCAA DII Women’s Basketball Championship for the fifth time in the program’s history. The tournament was held at Leggett & Platt Athletic Center and hosted the top 20 teams in the nation, which includes SUNY Niagara! At nationals, the…
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SUNY Niagara Zumba
By Marissa Lafferty Did you know that there is weekly Zumba on the Suny Niagara campus that all students can participate in? For those who don’t know, Zumba is a fitness program that combines cardio and Latin-inspired dance. It was created by dancer and choreographer Beto Pérez, while working as an aerobics instructor in Cali,…
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