Issue
Volume 57, Issue 29
A necessary and proper lie
By: JOSHUA BOSTON
During my precious few experiences in the world, probably having met less than one percent of the world's population, I have come to the conclusion that the majority of humans lie. [read more]
A Student Union tent city, a quick five minutes, and pizza
A first-person experience
By: SILAS RADER
On Saturday, I accidentally wandered into some of the most organized chaos I've ever witnessed. [read more]
Bulls lose heartbreaker to the RedHawks
By: EVAN NEMEROFF
Buffalo needed one win to claim a share of the division title while going into Saturday afternoon's Mid-American Conference game against the Miami RedHawks. After a 31-28 loss, the Bulls will need some help if they want to finish in first. [read more]
Bulls tame Bengals in opener
By: IFEOMA IFEDIGBO
In a battle of the Queen City, the Bulls dominated the Buffalo State Bengals on Friday evening. [read more]
Colorful fashion, culture and music at the annual Hair and Fashion Show
By: CHENG CHEONG
Over 100 students and faculty enjoyed a night of fashion and culture at the eighth annual African Student Association (ASA) Hair and Fashion show this past Saturday in Harriman Hall. [read more]
Correction
The article "United Nations SA makes its mark globally and locally" incorrectly stated that United Nations SA holds meetings in 350 Student Union. Meetings are held in room 306. [read more]
Every gangster for himself
By: RHONDA LOWE
Envision a liquid substance pouring down on your head, mixing with blood that has just been beaten out of you. Two dark figures stand inches away as you scream in brutal pain. In seconds, a cigarette is lit and flicked in your direction. [read more]
Iraqi men sue American Airlines for racial profiling
Men were detained because they were speaking Arabic
Six Iraqi men are suing American Airlines in Detroit for being detained and missing their flight after a passenger told a guard she heard them speaking Arabic, according to a Nov. 1, 2007 Associated Press article. [read more]
NFG come to their Senses
By: JOHN RANIC
We're at the end of an era. As the pre-MySpace generation looks back at the bands they grew up on, one can't help but come to the stark realization that they're nearly all gone. [read more]
Real Life 101
By: KRISTEN DEANGELI
This week, UB students learned that there's more to life than classes, textbooks and final exams. [read more]
Schedule
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Shaw brings back the soul man
By: DANNY YELLIN
Capturing the magic of the best in classic 1960s soul, Georgia native Ryan Shaw brings old-school funk to a new generation with his debut album This is Ryan Shaw. [read more]
Sidelines
Women's soccer finishes season, players earn honors [read more]
Spreading the word: filmmaker brings medicinal marijuana documentary to UB
By: SILAS RADER
Filmmaker Jed Riffe almost forgot where to show up for a discussion event and film screening of his documentary, Waiting to Inhale. In speaking to The Spectrum, Riffe was initially unable to recall the time and room where the event was to be held. [read more]
SUNY Student Assembly resolves to diversify campuses and make textbooks affordable
By: JOANN PAN AND KELLY WARTH
Last week, delegates from a majority of the 64 SUNY schools passed resolutions that call for changes including diversity sensitivity training for faculty, more affordable textbook prices, and an addition to the Student Association Constitution during the SUNY Student Assembly Conference. [read more]
Task force aims to internationalize UB
By: SIMONE BATTISTE-ALLEYNE
A panel of faculty appointed by UB Provost Satish Tripathi has compiled a report examining discrepancies in UB's international presence and have provided suggestions to correct the problems, according to Maureen Jameson, associate professor of French. [read more]
Think before you ink
By: CHRISSY CASILIO
It could be colorful; it could be sexy; it could be unique; it could be romantic; but it could be one of the biggest mistakes a person could ever make. College students might feel that tattoos are a fun and special way to express themselves, but many forget to look at the big picture before getting a tattoo. [read more]
UB clean up
By: AMANDA SHETTLETON
UB's sunny and clear days may be numbered, but many students chose to spend Saturday rolling up their sleeves and cleaning up UB's North Campus before it is blanketed in snow. [read more]
UB encourages students to make the wheels go ‘round
By: CHRISSY CASILIO
In the beginning of the semester, the University at Buffalo launched a new pro-health, pro-environment and pro-decrease-the-ridiculous-parking-situation program called Bicycling at UB. The current biking program has provoked a positive response from campus biking enthusiasts. [read more]
UB students and community mourn deceased alumnus
By: STEPHANIE SCIANDRA
When Joel Radicchi, a UB alumnus, died tragically last Friday in a car accident, those who knew him were changed forever. What Joel left behind was a legacy of impact on his friends, family and on the UB community. [read more]
UB vice president for research named AAAS fellow
By: MOFEI LIU
Jorge José, UB vice president for research and professor of physics, has received a fellowship from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in recognition of his discoveries in physics and his efforts to educate the public about the field. [read more]
Up and coming comedians crash the CFA
By: JOE O’CONNELL
Trained chimpanzees, designer plates, John Maynard Keynes, PCP and horror movie sex scenes were only a handful of the topics discussed during The Comedians of Comedy tour, which stopped by the Center for the Arts Mainstage Theater this past Saturday. [read more]
Volleyball team falls short
By: STEPHAN MARTH
With two games left before the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship Tournament, the Bulls are in dire need of a victory to boost their spirits as they lost their 10th and 11th-straight matches this weekend versus MAC opponents. [read more]
