Newspaper Research: UB Campus Newspapers and Magazines
UB Campus Newspapers and Magazines
Currently there are two general-interest newspapers published at UB. They each have online counterparts.
The Spectrum
is the student newspaper, published since 1950. Current issues are available in the Lockwood Newspapers Area. The online version of the Spectrum retains one year of issues. The Spectrum is also available on Microfilm in Lockwood Memorial Library at MicFilm LH1 .B37 S63 and in UB Libraries Digital Collections.
The Reporter
is the UB community newspaper, published since 1970. The print version was discontinued in 2009. The online version of the Reporter is published weekly and allows a search of past issues back to 1993. Print copies are archived in Special Collections in the University Archives Periodical Collection. The Reporter is also available on Microfilm in Lockwood Memorial Library at MicFilm LH1 .B37 R47
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A wide variety of campus newspapers and magazines are kept in the University Archives. A few of them are listed here:
Title |
Description |
Years |
|---|---|---|
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Argus |
a student newspaper intended to be more socially conscious than the previously established student newspaper, The Bee. Available in the University at Buffalo Student Newspapers, 1921-1950 digital collection. |
1947-1950 |
|
The Bee |
a general study paper (note: Argus and The Bee merged in 1950 to form the Spectrum). Available in the University at Buffalo Student Newspapers, 1921-1950 digital collection. |
1921-1950 |
|
Bison |
a "wit and humor" magazine for students. |
1920-1941 |
|
Ethos |
intended to reflect the philosophy of the student body and to provide a more conservative alternative to the Spectrum. |
1968-1978 |
|
Generation |
a weekly student magazine published by Sub-Board I, Inc. |
1984-present |
|
Graduate Quill |
graduate student magazine published by the Graduate Student Association. |
1991-present |
|
a campus community newspaper published by the Division of External Affairs, University at Buffalo. |
1970-present |
|
|
current student newspaper. |
1950-present |
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UB Today |
UB's alumni magazine. |
1978-present |
To locate additional titles, please search the UB Libraries Catalog.
Some subject heading searches to try:
College student newspapers and periodicals--New York (State)--Buffalo
Universities and colleges--New York (State)--Buffalo--Periodicals
For more information, contact the University Archives using the Reference Request Form or by calling 716- 645-2916. The University Archives is located in Special Collections on the 4th floor of Capen Hall inside Silverman Library. For directions and parking information, see the About Special Collections web site.
