Category Archives: Event Coverage

Samantha Vargas | UBSpectrum State Supreme Court Judge Tracey Bannister dismissed the lawsuit between Sub-Board I and UB following a 90-minute trial Tuesday morning. Bannister cited her belief that UB acted within its discretion to dissolve SBI.  The dismissal comes after a three-month dispute between UB and SBIregarding SBI’s right to exist on campus. SBI offeredContinue reading “State Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit between Sub-Board I and UB (07-30-19)”

Samantha Vargas | UBSpectrum Many UB students were shocked to hear about the fire that devastated the historic Notre Dame Cathedral on Monday. The fire destroyed most of the Paris cathedral’s roof and middle spire after burning for over nine hours. The fire began around 6 p.m. following an alleged accident involving construction work, accordingContinue reading “UB community upset but hopeful after Notre Dame fire”

CowPok Piercing and Tattoo hosts its annual animal shelter fundraiser Samantha Vargas | UBSpectrum Tattoo culture has gone to the dogs. Literally. CowPok Piercing and Tattoo hosted its third-annual fundraiser for the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter on Saturday. Patrons could pick off of a flash tattoo sheet of 13 different designs. CowPok donated halfContinue reading “Paws and pin-ups”

Classic Broadway musical draws in fans from miles away Samantha Vargas | UB Spectrum Gina Smith took a bus from Oil City, Pennsylvania to see “Cats” on opening night at Shea’s Theater. She had been waiting to see the show for 32 years. “When they announced the show in Buffalo, I told my husband thereContinue reading “‘Cats’ revival tour travels to Buffalo (02-07-19)”

Classic Broadway musical educates audience members at Shea’s Samantha Vargas | UB Spectrum The classic Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof” brought its production to Shea’s Performing Arts Center for six days of exploration into Jewish culture. The performance offered a sentimental look into family, tradition and overcoming obstacles.  The production runs from Oct. 30Continue reading “‘Fiddler on the Roof’ travels to Buffalo (11-01-18)”

The alternative rock band sell out the CFA Monday night Samantha Vargas | UB Spectrum The popular alternative band Modest Mouse played for a sold-out audience at the Center for the Arts Monday night. Filling both the balcony and floor seats, fans crowded into the intimately structured venue for three hours worth of music. TheContinue reading “Modest Mouse tour welcomes an unexpected mix of fans (10-04-18)”

The beloved children’s story is welcomed into Shea’s Broadway series Samantha Vargas | UB Spectrum A UB alum is helping bring the Broadway production of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to Shea’s Performing Arts Center with a fresh twist. The performance offers a vibrant set design, elaborate musical numbers and a barrage ofContinue reading “‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ Broadway adaptation comes to Buffalo (09-27-18)”

Live action recreation of Disney classic takes over Shea’s Theatre Samantha Vargas | UB Spectrum Based on the beloved Disney animated film from 1992, the “Aladdin” musical kept some of the film’s charm despite production flaws. The Broadway musical took center stage at Shea’s Performing Arts Center from Aug. 8 to Aug. 19 for aContinue reading “Disney’s Aladdin travels to Buffalo (08-30-18)”

Samantha Vargas | UB Spectrum Daniel Armbruster, lead vocalist of the upstate New York band Joywave, talked about the Buffalo Sabres and Rochester while he drank Genesee beer between songs at Town Ballroom Wednesday night. Joywave closed its “Thanks. Thanks for Coming” tour at the local venue, featuring performances from other upstate-based groups, Humble BraggersContinue reading “Upstate on stage: Joywave at Town Ballroom (03-13-18)”