The Spectrum (University at Buffalo)
| Type | Student newspaper |
|---|---|
| School | University at Buffalo |
| Owner(s) | The Spectrum Student Periodical, Incorporated |
Editor-in-chief | Izabella Ducato |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Headquarters | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Circulation | 3,000[1] |
| Price | Free |
| Website | www |
The Spectrum is a student newspaper published in Buffalo, New York.[2] It is a digital newspaper published weekly at the University at Buffalo. The Spectrum is financially independent and supports itself with online advertising. Any undergraduate at the school 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 Associated Press-style writing, editing and newspaper layout. Additionally, all writers and editors are trained in journalism ethics.
History
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. When the newspaper was printed, it used an off-site press but was distributed to multiple areas on the university's North and South campuses. New editions are distributed every Thursday during the fall and spring school semesters. Each issue prints 3,000 copies that are read by approximately 21,000 people.[1] The paper employs over 50 UB students, as well as members of the Western New York community.
In September 2023, The Spectrum announced it would cease print and become an online-only publication due to costs. Previously, about 3,000 copies were printed weekly during each semester, which cost the newspaper about $600 to $800 a week. The first all-digital edition was emailed in its new newsletter format on Sept. 8 with more than 500 subscribers.[3]
Faculty
The Spectrum is advised by Bruce Andriatch of The Buffalo News, who is an adjunct instructor though the English department. Jody Biehl, the former director of the school's Journalism Certificate Program, was the paper's advisor from 2009–2021.
Editors in Chief:
- 2026–2027: Mylien Lai[4]
- 2025–2026: Izabella Ducato[5]
- 2024–2025: Ricardo Castillo[6]
- 2023–2024: Grant Ashley[7]
- 2022–2023: Anthony DeCicco
- 2021–2022: Reilly Mullen
- 2020: Alexandra Moyen
- 2019–2020: Brenton 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
- 1976–1977: Richard Korman
- 1975–1976: Amy Dunkin
- 1974–1975: Larry Kraftowitz
- 1972–1973: Jo-Ann Armao
- 1969–1970 James Brennan
- 1968–1969 Linda Hanley
Notable alumni
- Howard Kurtz, author and journalist (CNN, The Daily Beast)
- Jay Rosen, media critic, writer, and journalism professor at New York University
- Tom Toles, cartoonist (The Washington Post)
Awards
- 2014 College Media Association National College Media Leader of the Year: Aaron Mansfield
- 2014 College Media Association Pinnacle Award, Best Collegiate Sports Columnist: Aaron Mansfield
- 2013 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence, Sports Column Writing: Aaron Mansfield
- 2013 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence, General News Reporting: Sam Fernando and Aaron Mansfield
- 2013 Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker, Sports Story of the Year -
"Lee, and they will follow" (By Aaron Mansfield)
- 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence, Sports Column Writing: Aaron Mansfield
- 2012 Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker, Sports Story of the Year -
"The X-Files" (By Matt Parrino)[8]
- 2012 College Media Association Runner-up, Best Student Media Leader: Matt Parrino[9] -
- 2006 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle/Collegiate Circle Award for Entertainment Reviews -
Reggae with Chutzpah (by Alexander Nasarewsky)[10]
- 1972 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award Honorable Mention College -
"Health Care Crisis" (by Al Benson)[11]
References
- 1 2 "The Spectrum Media Kit" (PDF). MediaMate. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ↑ "About - The Spectrum". The Spectrum. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Gramza, Janet (September 10, 2023). "UB's The Spectrum newspaper ends print, goes fully digital". Buffalo News. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ↑ Courtney, Ciah (March 31, 2026). "The Spectrum elects Mylien Lai as 2026–2027 editor-in-chief". The Spectrum. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Dublino, Guinevere (March 28, 2025). "The Spectrum elects Izabella Ducato as 2025-2026 editor-in-chief". The Spectrum. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ Hauser, Sol. "The Spectrum elects Ricardo Castillo as 2024-25 editor-in-chief". ubspectrum.com. The Spectrum. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ↑ Skoog, Katie (March 31, 2023). "The Spectrum elects 2023-24 editor-in-chief". The Spectrum. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ↑ "The X-Files | ubspectrum". Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
- ↑ "The Spectrum Volume 61 Issue 64 by the Spectrum Student Periodical - Issuu".
- ↑ "2006 Collegiate Circle Recipients". Columbia Scholastic Press Association. 2006. Archived from the original on December 22, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ↑ "Guide to the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation Records". John F. Kennedy Library. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
External links
- The Spectrum (official site)