Before last night’s game between Canisius and Niagara at the Gallagher Center, every storyline smiled upon the Purple Eagles. Niagara had won two straight MAAC games, thumped Canisius by 19 at Koessler in January and had the rowdy Purple Eagle student section…

In two games this year against Big 4 rivals, the University at Buffalo Bulls men’s basketball team has an even record—UB pummeled Canisius before losing by six to St. Bonaventure on Saturday. With the post-game frustration—heck, anger—that…

As the head coach of the Niagara men’s soccer team for nine years, Dermot McGrane is all too familiar with the home turf of the Purple Eagles. However, last Friday’s game was a different experience.

He was focused on the “Away” side…

The offices of alumni relations for local colleges Buffalo State, University at Buffalo, Canisius, Daemen, Medaille, Brockport and Niagara University joined together to host an alumni networking event at SOHO Gourmet Burger Bar on the Chippewa Strip on Thursday evening.

What is it about academic settings that incite the creepiest of lore? It feels like universities are the most haunted places, and there’s always a creepy story that goes along with the otherwise inexplicable activity.

I’ve heard all sorts of stories about…

Simplifying history is a tough pursuit, even if it’s just chronologically.  In an attempt to give modern American history linear coherence (and to give students a reason not to start drinking at noon), Niagara University assistant professor

M-Bone, born Mante Ray Talbert, was killed Sunday night in a drive-by shooting, according to Inglewood police. The Cali Swag District group member was sitting alone in his car outside of a liquor store at approximately 10:30 p.m. when he was shot in the head, the…

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Lewiston, N.Y. – The Canisius College women’s lacrosse team earned a convincing 19-4 victory against its rival Niagara on Tuesday night. With…

R&B singer Jay Sean and rappers Cali Swag District rolled up to Niagara University on Friday night for a show sponsored by the Niagara University Student Government Association. Here are Buffalo.com photographer Jeff Noto's photos of the performers.

Emerging R&B singer Jay Sean may have arrived a little late on Friday night at Niagara University, but fans crammed into the Gallagher Center to see the English/Indian star in action. Here are Buffalo.com photographer Jeff Noto's photos.

R&B artist Jay Sean has made the most of his diverse roots.  Born in London to Punjabi immigrants, his appeal to both England and Asia—and more recently the United States—has broadened the scope of his popularity and shaped an international star. …