Updated March 16th, 2007




‘Bucky’ saga resounds in Western New York

 

 

The Ralph “Bucky” Phillips case drew national media attention and gave local media stories that ranged from quirky to tragic.

 

Comix Café brings fun to Sunday nights

 

A huge roar of laughter is heard from outside the entrance of the Comix Café in Colvin Eggert Plaza on Sundays.  Comedy Sportz, an improv show held at 7:30 p.m., is the latest “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and so much more.

 

Weigel Health Center seeks Buffalo State College students’ input for changes

 

The College Senate of Buffalo State College decided to raise the mandatory health fee for students to expand the Weigel Health Center services. This raise will begin in Fall 2007, increasing the fee more than 50 percent to $115 per semester.

 
 

March 16th 2007 Low High

Supporting Our Troops
By Carla Young

 

Are you ready to donate?
Charities are out in full force during the month of March at Buffalo State College. As organizations like Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society and the Writer’s Compass are holding collection drives that will benefit the shelters Compass House and Cornerstone Manor.

Elmwood business buzz: New businesses try to make it
Elmwood Village is known for its flair and its unique gifts, food and nightlife. Elmwood Village is the business district on Elmwood Avenue, which hosts a variety of shops and venues. Some make it, and some don’t.

Foster Children featured in second annual Heart Gallery
The Coalition of Adoption and Foster Family Agencies recently put together the second annual Heart Gallery of Western New York. The agency hopes the exhibit will make the community aware of foster care and adoption, said Christa Bebak, a social worker with Erie County Family Courts and spokesperson for CAFFA.      

Horizon Health Services is not just for mental health and chemical dependency
Horizon Health Services launched a campaign in January to bring more awareness of its medical services unit to the community. Horizon is known  primarily for its mental health and chemical dependency services.

Buffalo’s Hospice: Where does the money come from?
Buffalo’s Center for Hospice and Palliative Care hosts several fundraisers every year to help curb the cost of medical expenses for families in Western New York.

Discovering Islam in a suburban mosque
Witnessing “salah,” breaking down stereotypes of Muslims, and taking a tour of a mosque were all part of a recent two-hour field trip to the Islamic Center in Getzville.

GalleryBuffalo State College job fair hopes to give students the edge in career search
The Career Development Center at Buffalo State College will host its first full-time spring job fair March 8. The job fair will feature 50 local and national employers in industries such as technology, human services, law enforcement and health care.    

Women’s athletics fails to reach winter audience
Horizon Health Services launched a campaign in January to bring more awareness of its medical services unit to the community. Horizon is known  primarily for its mental health and chemical dependency services.

Communication Department bids Dr. Whitaker farewell
The corridor of Bacon Hall remains quiet, until one walks past Room 225, where a fiery debate takes place among students on the issue of, “What is the best balance between freedom and security?”