''The Spectrum'' is a

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published in

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. It is published twice a week at the

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. ''The Spectrum'' began publishing in 1950 and has since become the largest student-run newspaper in the SUNY state school system. The paper is located at 132 Student Union at the University at Buffalo. It is printed at an off-site press but distributed to multiple areas on the university's North and South campuses. New editions are distributed every Monday and Thursday during the fall and spring school semesters. Each issue prints 4,000 copies that are read by approximately 21,000 people. The paper employs over 50 UB students, as well as members of the Western New York community. ''The Spectrum'' is financially independent and supports itself with print and online advertising. Much like a major newspaper, its sections are divided into life and arts, sports, local and national news, photo journalism, and the editorial page. Because ''The Spectrum'' is a student-run newspaper, any undergraduate is eligible to register for the newspaper and its corresponding English courses, regardless of intended major. Students who choose to write for the paper are trained in

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-style writing, editing and newspaper layout. Additionally, all writers and editors are trained in journalism ethics.

Faculty

''The Spectrum'' is advised by Jody Biehl, director of the school's Journalism Certificate Program. Editors in Chief: * 2022: Anthony DeCicco * 2021-2022: Reilly Mullen * 2020: Alexandra Moyen * 2019-2020: Brenton J. Blanchet * 2017-2019: Hannah Stein * 2016-2017: Gabriela Julia * 2015-2016: Tom Dinki * 2014-2015: Sara DiNatale * 2012-2014: Aaron Mansfield * 2011-2012: Matt Parrino * 2010-2011: Andrew Wiktor * 2009-2010: Stephen Marth * 2008-2009: Stephanie Sciandra * 2007-2008: Silas Rader * 2006-2007: Robert Pape * 2005-2006: Jeremy G. Burton * 2004-2005: George Zornick * 2003-2004: Erin Shultz * 2002-2003: Sara Paulson *1997-1999:Josh Walker *1996-1997: Steve Watson *1995-1996: Bonnie Butkus *1994-1995: Hakeem Oseni * 1993-1994: Joe Sbarra * 1992-1993: Keith McShea * 1991-1992: Tracey Rosenthal * 1990-1991: Ian Aronson * 1989-1990: Bill Sheridan * 1988-1989: Gerry Weiss * 1987-1988: Ken Lovett * 1986-1987: Brad Pick * 1970-1971 Jo-Ann Armao * 1969-1970 James Brennan * 1968-1969 Linda Hanley

Notable alumni

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beat reporter, former producer at

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and

. * Ken Lovett, New York Daily News Albany bureau chief and former New York Post correspondent. * Gary Stern, New York Journal News Editorial Board Leader and nationally recognized investigative reporter. * Brenton Blanchet, writer featured in

and

Awards

* 2014

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National College Media Leader of the Year: Aaron Mansfiel

* 2014

Pinnacle Award, Best Collegiate Sports Columnist: Aaron Mansfiel

* 2013

Society of Professional Journalists The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is the oldest organization representing journalists in the United States. It was established on April 17, 1909, at DePauw University,2009 SPJ Annual Report, letter ...

Mark of Excellence, Sports Column Writing: Aaron Mansfiel

* 2013

Mark of Excellence, General News Reporting: Sam Fernando and Aaron Mansfiel

* 2013

Associated Collegiate Press The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) is the largest and oldest national membership organization for college student media in the United States. The ACP is a division of the National Scholastic Press Association. It awards the newspaper, mag ...

Pacemaker, Sports Story of the Year
"Lee, and they will follow" (By Aaron Mansfield)
* 2012

Mark of Excellence, Sports Column Writing: Aaron Mansfiel

* 2012

Pacemaker, Sports Story of the Year -
"The X-Files" (By Matt Parrino)
* 2012

Runner-up, Best Student Media Leader: Matt Parrino - * 2006

Columbia Scholastic Press Association The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) is an international student press association, founded in 1925, whose goal is to unite student journalists and faculty advisers at schools and colleges through educational conferences, idea exchang ...

Gold Circle/Collegiate Circle Award for Entertainment Reviews - ''Reggae with Chutzpah'' (by Alexander Nasarewsky) * 1972

Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award The Robert F. Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism is a journalism award named after Robert F. Kennedy and awarded by the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. The annual awards are issued in several categories and were est ...

Honorable Mention College - "Health Care Crisis" (by Al Benson)

References

External links

''The Spectrum''
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