named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts & Culture
Reviews and reports on film, music, fashion, and cultural events relevant to the student body
News Reporting
Covers campus news, university administration, student life, and local issues affecting the UB community
Opinion & Editorial
Publishes student editorials, op-eds, and letters to the editor on campus and societal issues
Sports Journalism
Covers University at Buffalo athletics, including game reporting, athlete profiles, and conference news
Student Journalism Training
Provides hands-on experience in reporting, editing, and newsroom management for student journalists
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Producing cultural and arts journalismPublishes articles analyzing fashion trends, music culture, and artistic influence, including coverage of figures like Rick Owens and Drake, as well as cultural phenomena such as the resurgence of the "Bambi print." Also includes coverage of theatrical performances like "The Pajama Game" at UB.
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Youth-Led Student Publications 1 activity
- Publication of a student-run newspaper and digital news contentProduces and distributes a student-run newspaper at the University at Buffalo, publishing news, opinion, sports, and cultural coverage across print, digital, and email platforms throughout the academic year. The organization has published continuously since December 1950, serving the UB community with campus and local news.
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
- Training student journalists in media production and news managementProvides hands-on training for student journalists in reporting, editing, and managing a multi-platform news organization, including print, digital, and social media. This includes leadership development, as seen in the election of student editors-in-chief and desk leads.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Providing sports journalism and event coverageReports on university sports events, including men's basketball games, and publishes opinion pieces on broader sports issues such as gender disparities in sports medicine. The organization maintains a dedicated sports desk led by student journalists.
- Reporting on campus news, events, and student governanceCovers a range of campus-related topics including student elections, university leadership changes, public incidents such as hate speech, and administrative challenges like funding losses. Specific reporting includes coverage of the Student Association elections, the appointment of UB’s first female president, and financial threats to academic programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$50K88%
Program service revenue$7K12%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
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Net assets$69K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -8.6%
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Laron Fomby Partner — Provided photo content for coverage of the Student Association 2026–27 e-board elections.
- SUNY Government — Source of official photos used in news coverage.
- Savage Partner — Collaborated on coverage and promotion of the movie "Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie" and associated tour events.
- Society of Professional Journalists Network — Adheres to the ethical standards of the Society of Professional Journalists in its reporting and editorial practices.
- Student Association Partner — Engaged with SA officials to request media passes for Fall Fest coverage.
- UB Theatre and Dance Partner — Collaborates on coverage and promotion of theatrical productions.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Collaborates on coverage of local education programs including the Urban Teacher Residency.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Collaborates with University at Buffalo athletics to report on sports events and student-athlete achievements.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Operates the UB Stampede transportation system in partnership with the University at Buffalo.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Primary institution covered by The Spectrum's student journalism, including sports reporting.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Journalistic Integrity as Credibility Foundation 27 orgsmethodology: journalistic-integrityBy prioritizing editorial independence and adherence to professional journalistic ethics, the organization maintains credibility and public trust, because perceived integrity strengthens audience reliance on its reporting and enhances the legitimacy of student-produced media in institutional contexts.shared approach: Independence-First Funding Model →
- Student-Run Learning Laboratory 9 orgsmethodology: learning-laboratoryBy operating a student-run news organization, the periodical provides hands-on journalism training that prepares students for professional media careers, because experiential learning builds practical skills, editorial judgment, and professional readiness more effectively than classroom instruction alone.shared approach: Experiential Learning with Purpose →