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Bulls shoot down Rockets

The Spectrum

Buffalo football (3-3, 1-1 MAC) defeated Toledo (4-2, 1-1) 23-8 at the Glass Bowl, securing its first Mid-American Conference victory of the season after falling to the Western Michigan Broncos the previous week.

Finding balance in UB’s fitness classes

The Spectrum

Little known to most students, UB offers 22 fitness courses, including running, swimming, self defense and yoga. These courses, worth one credit each, offer structured, low-stress environments to learn a new skill or practice an old one.

Exam season is here: what study techniques actually work?

The Spectrum

With so many classes and so much material to review, knowing how to study can be just as challenging as knowing what to study. Thankfully, UB students don’t gatekeep their best methods.

Last line of defense: inside the mind of UB goalkeeper Lexie Thompson

The Spectrum

UB women's soccer goalkeeper Lexie Thompson can spend long stretches of a match by herself before suddenly being the center of attention.

UB inches closer to Flock camera installations

The Spectrum

University Police and UB Facilities department are working with contractors and local utilities to determine locations for the 20 cameras that would be installed during a 60-day trial period, the university told The Spectrum Monday.

Award-winning journalist and author recounts financial crises, paths to recovery

The Spectrum

Andrew Sorkin had tough questions for the audience Friday night at the Center for the Arts in his opening talk of UB's 2026-27 Distinguished Speakers series.

SA Senate reelects Aidan Thomas as ‘26-27 chairperson

The Spectrum

Aidan Thomas will take over the seat once again as the undergraduate Student Association Senate chairperson for the 2026-27 year.

The ultimate 2026-27 Buffalo event calendar

The Spectrum

Mark your calendars for events and yearly traditions that always strive to bring the community together. Buffalo has so much to offer, so we made an event calendar for you to keep track.

SA's 2026 Fall Fest delayed

The Spectrum

The undergraduate Student Association will postpone its annual Fall Fest to the spring semester, citing “logistical issues” arising from leadership changes and scheduling conflicts.

UB students vote to increase $109 mandatory student activity fee to $115

The Spectrum

All undergraduates will now pay a $115 mandatory student activity fee towards the undergraduate Student Association each semester, ending the $109 activity fee that was charged for the past seven years.

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