Students may be excited about the prospect of returning home for the holidays, but many never stop to think about what they leave behind or the risks they take. University Police Chief Gerald Schoenle suggests making safety and security a priority over Thanksgiving break. [read more]

   In a season full of overtime-thrilling victories, the men's soccer team fell one game short of making it to the NCAA tournament. [read more]

   After a win over Youngstown State in its season opener, the women's basketball team headed south for warmer weather and two basketball games in South Carolina. [read more]

   There are several different ways to make it on ESPN's list of the 100 Greatest Super Bowl Moments. One way, the most obvious one, would be to come through for the team in a clutch situation. However, Mr. Leon Lett earned his way onto the list by screwing up so big that he was "honored" with the number 11 spot. [read more]

   The thought-provoking lyrics of the prolific Jay-Z have resurfaced on his latest effort, American Gangster, the hip-hop mogul's second full length release after un-retiring in 2006. [read more]

   Colorful costumes, exciting music, and beautiful dancing filled the Center for the Arts on Saturday night for the 14th annual Muqabla dance competition hosted by the Indian Student Association (ISA). [read more]

   The dreams of a division championship and a postseason bowl bid are over for the 2007 football season. [read more]

   Members of UB's Relay for Life, Colleges Against Cancer chapter and a group of students participated in a music video that was filmed to promote the fight against cancer. [read more]

   Pictures from the bar, fraternity parties, a weekend in Canada or a night on Chippewa. These snapshots may only be a vague memory for some, but can be much more for the employers and potential professional allies who weed through students' online accounts or read inappropriate commentary once posted in an e-mail. From the eyes of an employer, a few clicks of the mouse can make or break the potential offer of a job or internship. [read more]

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Saturday Football Bowling Green 31 Buffalo 17 Women’s Basketball Buffalo 54 South Carolina 66 Wrestling Sixth place finish at Body Bar Invitational

Wrestling places sixth at Body Bar Invitational [read more]

   Black Friday: the busiest shopping day of the year, bringing out the best sales and the worst in people. Traditionally, millions of holiday shoppers nationwide head out during the early post-Thanksgiving morning to kick off their holiday shopping. With some careful planning, student bargain hunters can make their day on the town enjoyable and as stress-free as standing in line for an hour or two can be. [read more]

   Students flooded the Student Union for 12 hours Friday night during the Stay Up UB dance marathon, hosted by the Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement to benefit UNICEF. [read more]

   Students shared their viewpoints on feminist issues over a free cup of coffee at the Open Mic Night sponsored by the Women's Center this past Saturday night. [read more]

   All the naughty nurses who advertise their services in the Orlando Weekly won't be able to resuscitate the alternative newspaper, at least for a little while. Police raided and arrested three advertising executives of the newspaper and charged them with promoting prostitution, according to an Associated Press article. [read more]

   Citizens tend to believe that there is morality in politics. While that may have been the case when Jefferson was in office, the morality in politics has reached its nadir. [read more]

   Students unable to make the trip home for turkey with their families can still celebrate Thanksgiving in style with a bit of resourcefulness. Students stuck in Buffalo for the fall recess may consider tackling their dormitory kitchens to make a student-friendly Thanksgiving feast this year. [read more]