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| Type | Twice-weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Newspaper |
| Owner(s) | The Spectrum Student Periodical, Incorporated |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Headquarters | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Circulation | 3000[1] |
| Website | www |
The Spectrum is a student newspaper published in Buffalo, New York. It is published twice a week at the University at Buffalo.
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.[1] 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 Associated Press-style writing, editing and newspaper layout. Additionally, all writers and editors are trained in journalism ethics.
Faculty[edit]
The Spectrum is advised by Jody Biehl, director of the school's Journalism Certificate Program.
Editors in Chief:
- 2021: 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[edit]
- Tom Toles, cartoonist (The Washington Post)
- Howard Kurtz, author and journalist (CNN, The Daily Beast)
- Jay Rosen, media critic, writer, and journalism professor at New York University
- Jo-Ann Armao, formerly assistant managing editor for metro news and now editorial writer at The Washington Post [1]
- Harvy Lipman (b.1950 - d.2014), senior writer and columnist at The Record in northern New Jersey.
- Matt Parrino, Buffalo Bills beat reporter, former producer at Ultimate Fighting Championship and former sports editor at Tonawanda News.
- Lauren Nostro, former editor at Complex Networks (media) and Genius (website).
- Aaron Mansfield, editor at ESPN.
- Brian Josephs, editor at VICE News, writer featured in GQ, Billboard (Magazine) and Complex Networks (media).
- 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 Billboard (Magazine), Complex Networks (media), Clash (magazine) and I-D.
Awards[edit]
- 2014 College Media Association National College Media Leader of the Year: Aaron Mansfield [2]
- 2014 College Media Association Pinnacle Award, Best Collegiate Sports Columnist: Aaron Mansfield
[3]
- 2013 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence, Sports Column Writing: Aaron Mansfield
[4]
- 2013 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence, General News Reporting: Sam Fernando and Aaron Mansfield
[5]
- 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
[6]
- 2012 Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker, Sports Story of the Year -
"The X-Files" (By Matt Parrino)[2]
- 2012 College Media Association Runner-up, Best Student Media Leader: Matt Parrino[3] -
- 2006 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle/Collegiate Circle Award for Entertainment Reviews -
Reggae with Chutzpah (by Alexander Nasarewsky)[4]
- 1972 Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award Honorable Mention College -
"Health Care Crisis" (by Al Benson)[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "The Spectrum Media Kit" (PDF). MediaMate. Retrieved November 6, 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.ubspectrum.com/news/view.php/273092/The-X-Files#.UCLgvkQhCUc
- ^ http://issuu.com/thespectrum/docs/ub01_0321_small_/1
- ^ "2006 Collegiate Circle Recipients". Columbia Scholastic Press Association. 2006. Archived from the original on December 22, 2012. Retrieved November 6, 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ "Guide to the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation Records". John F. Kennedy Library. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
External links[edit]
- The Spectrum (official site)
