Tis the Season to Be Charitable
With the holiday season among us, people may begin to feel that familiar itch to help those in need and give back to their community. Helping organizations such as Habitat for Humanity raise money is one way to fulfill that internal desire.
Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that has been helping people for more than 30 years by building and rehabilitating homes for families in need.
On Dec. 11, the Niagara Area Habitat for...
A Clasic Christmas
Christmas is right around the corner, which means it’s time for the fifth annual Niagara University Ball.
This year, the ball will be held on Dec. 4 in the Kiernan Center gymnasium from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Co-chairs Brenna Miller and Hannah Owczarczak, along with their committee, have been planning the ball since the beginning of October. They decided to keep some of the ball’s traditions, but planned a few new things as well.
This year, the...
Cody's Food Bit for Feb. 4, 2011
As a result of many of your suggestions, I decided to begin my career as a featured restaurant reviewer at The Brickyard Pub & BBQ in Lewiston.
At first glance, the Brickyard struck me as a casual, fun eatery. The décor consists of various beer mirrors, a fireplace, and brick walls. Their target market is clearly young adults, but there is also a small dining area for families or anyone who may wish to escape the noisy bar scene.
A giant...
Editor-In-Chief: My Side of the Story
Goodbye!
I’m going to begin this letter with my farewell.
I will be studying abroad in Europe next semester. Therefore, an acting editor-in-chief will take over The Niagara Index.
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce Ashley Shufelt, a very diligent, kind and talented NU communication studies senior.
She has worked very hard as one of the Index’s layout editors, and I know she has what it takes to put the time and endless amount of...
NU Perking Up with Spring 2011 Addition of Tim Hortons
Niagara University is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with one of North America’s most prominent cafes, Tim Hortons. When students arrive for the spring semester, the current Jazzman’s Cafe location in the Gallagher Center will have been transformed into a limited menu Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop, serving the company’s signature “Always Fresh” coffee and donuts along with new items such as espressos, cappuccinos...
NU's College of Education Sponsoring Annual "Standards for Santa Week"
With Monteagle Ridge serving as the North Pole and Niagara University students assuming the role of St. Nick, NU’s College of Education will unwrap its annual “Standards for Santa Week” from Dec. 6 to 10, 2010.
The festivities commence on Monday, Dec. 6 at 10:30 a.m. with an NU education major-turned-Santa Claus greeting pre-kindergarten youngsters from Niagara Street Elementary School at the university’s Academic Complex. From there,...
