Glitter Beards for a Good Cause

By Mary Kate Wirfel

On March 20, Hilbert Student Veterans held a fundraiser where several Hilbert students had their beards glittered for Breast Cancer Awareness.  For as little as $5, participants could have their beards glittered or, if they did not sport a beard, make their own beard with glitter and foam paper. Continue reading Glitter Beards for a Good Cause

2018 Buffalo Auto Show Showcases Industry’s Newest Models

Story and photos by Ryan Zunner

The 2018 Buffalo Auto Show was a roaring success during its four-day run at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. The show was hosted by the Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association (NFADA), and showcased over 300 brand new vehicles from local dealers a part of the NFADA. Continue reading 2018 Buffalo Auto Show Showcases Industry’s Newest Models

Hamburg Home Town Events: Plantasia

By Kevin M. Kendziora-Krell

Plantasia is Western New York’s premier garden and landscape show known as “The Official Sponsor of Spring.” This year’s theme is Cityscapes into the Night and will take place at the Hamburg Fairgrounds from March 22–25, with a preview day on March 21, 2018. The show is open March 21 5:30 – 8:00pm (Preview Day), March 22–24,  10 a.m. – 9 p.m., and March 25 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Continue reading Hamburg Home Town Events: Plantasia

Mother Colette’s Cupboard and St. Clare’s Closet

Mother Colette’s Cupboard assists Hilbert students in need of short-term emergency food assistance.

St. Clare’s Closet is a collection of professional attire for Hilbert students and alumni to wear for interviews and to help start their own professional wardrobes. Continue reading Mother Colette’s Cupboard and St. Clare’s Closet

Oscars Recap

by Kashyah Williams

Hollywood’s biggest night, the 90th Academy Awards, aired live from the Dolby Theater on March 4 on ABC. The 8.5-pound golden statuettes are presented from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The big night, which honored the highest achievements in film, was hosted by talk show host Jimmy Kimmel for the second year in a row. Continue reading Oscars Recap

Buffalo Braces for March Madness

By Mary Kate Wirfel

For the first time since the 1970s, both the University of Buffalo and St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball teams are in the NCAA Division 1 Basketball Tournament. The University of Buffalo’s women’s basketball team has also won a spot in the March Madness. Continue reading Buffalo Braces for March Madness

Hamburg Hometown Event’s 8th Annual Broadway in the Square

Story and photos by Kevin M. Kendziora-Krell

This year marks the 8th annual Broadway in the Square, hosted by Staub Square (The Village of Hamburg’s premier shopping destination). This is a way that Hamburg brings Buffalo’s iconic Broadway Market right to the village. Continue reading Hamburg Hometown Event’s 8th Annual Broadway in the Square

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