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of SUNY Niagara
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5 Tips for the First-Time Renter
by Dre Shaw If you’re what would be considered a “traditional” college student – someone between the ages of 18 to 24 going down the pipeline from high school straight to college – it’s likely that you’re at the point in your life where you are seriously pondering the possibility of moving out on your…
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Air Pollution in Niagara County is 80% Higher Than Other Counties in the Area
By Nicole Leverentz Niagara County residents are being exposed to negative environmental air pollution everyday. Based on the amount of bad air quality days the air pollution is 80% higher in Niagara County compared to others in the state. The Industrial, manufacturing, chemical, metal facilities and pollution from high volume traffic contribute to this by…
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The Epstein Files: Latest Updates
By Cassandra Dollard On Friday, January 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice released over three million new files related to the ongoing allegations against Jeffrey Epstein and those with whom he was closely associated before his passing.The review of this new information, which includes pictures of people in positions of power posing with Epstein…
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The Writer’s Review Needs You
By Desiree Vosburgh SUNY Niagara publishes students’ work each year in its own writer’s journal named the Writer’s Review. Rarely does the Writer’s Review skip a year. It has been published as far back as the 1980’s, a decade after the school originally opened. It is run by our very own English department. I personally…
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Medicaid Funding Slashes are Being Felt by Buffalo Healthcare System
By Lilly Whitsell Kaleida Health braces for Medicaid funding slashes that will occur now throughout 2028. Inevitable budget cuts are already being felt by patients throughout the Western New York region. The “Big Beautiful Bill”, or HR 1, signed into law July 4th, 2025, introduced Medicaid cuts of over 1 trillion dollars that are scheduled…
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The Discord Age Assurance Update: Why it is a Horrible Idea to Verify Your Account.
By: Kenneth H. After over 2 decades of their modern existence, I’m sure everyone knows what social media is and uses some form of it in their day-to-day life. Though for those that don’t or those too young to know it’s a website/app we use to socialize with people across the world, view hilarious videos,…
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Fans Resonate with Noah Kahan’s Music and His Upcoming Album
By: Sarah Baase Noah Kahan, a name that strikes so many hearts in the music world, has recently shared with fans upon Instagram announcing his upcoming album release on April 28th named, The Great Divide. He has fans raving about it. Why? A man from Vermont who, according to UPPROXX (a prominent digital media and…
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Important Information from the Records Office:
Guide to Online Services Many student services are offered online via Banner Web. For more information, please see the Guide to Online Services, which can be found by going to the SUNY Niagara homepage, click on Academics, choose Records Office, and choose Online Student Services on the left-side panel of the page. Use Myhub for…
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Hallmark Kicks Off the Season with Bills Inspired Christmas Story
By Abbi DiRienzo Snow, football, and a little holiday magic came together as Hallmark premiered Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story, its newest Christmas movie, and this time, Buffalo got to be the star. The film, which debuted November 22, follows neighbors-turned-friends Morgan Quinn and Gabe DeLuca, both lifelong Buffalo Bills fans, as they navigate…
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Balancing the “Student” in Student Athlete
By Sidney Ziemendorf Time is something that everyone wishes they had more of. It often seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. For athletes at any level, managing time during a season can feel even more daunting and stressful. However, studies show that participating in extracurricular activities and sports…
