While many students spend the late night and early morning hours in their beds dreaming, others thrive through the night, catching up on some homework in the campus libraries. These night crawlers have formed a culture knee-deep in energy drinks, late night snacks and napping. [read more]

   When UB was slapped with a 10.3 percent cut in funding from the state this fall, school administrators sought ways to reduce spending without impacting the quality of students' education. [read more]

   Inclement weather didn't stop UB's Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance (LGBTA) from hosting their second Amazingly Gay Race at the Buffalo Aquarium of Niagara on Saturday. [read more]

   When most people consider transferring to another college, they base their decision on things such as a school's academics. However, for 26-year-old freshman Peter Fardon, his decision to move to the U.S. and enroll at Buffalo stems from another reason. [read more]

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   On Sept. 26, the article "SA fails to clarify voting gray area" ran as The Spectrum's lead story. It detailed a misleading comment made by Student Association (SA) Treasurer and Spectrum Board of Directors Treasurer John Martin, who stated that a $15 increase to the Student Mandatory Activity Fee needed to be voted on by at least 10 percent of the student body in order to be valid. While Martin initially told The Spectrum that this was a state law, the reality is that any vote would legitimize the increase, even if the referendum was only voted in by one person. [read more]

   Pure talent, passion and drive guided the members of the Zodiaque Dance Company to a memorable and fulfilling performance Friday night at the Drama Theatre in the Center for the Performing Arts. [read more]

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Justice was the prevailing theme in O'Brian Hall on Friday as long-time attorney and perpetual presidential candidate Ralph Nader visited the UB Law School to speak out on a range of issues, including corporate greed, racism and President-elect Barack Obama. [read more]

It's painful, can lead to nasty scars and may even set off a few airport security alarms, but body piercing remains a popular and common trend. Regardless of age, people continue poking themselves to decorate their bodies with shiny metals and sparkling gems. [read more]

Stepping out of the typical broadcaster suits that he sports as the main anchor on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart greeted a packed Alumni Arena in a suave black V-neck shirt and khakis as the fourth presenter in the 22nd annual Distinguished Speakers Series on Saturday. [read more]

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   Mesa Power, the company T. Boone Pickens created to oversee his massive Texas wind farm, has run into some funding trouble. With the recent credit crisis, Pickens is having a hard time tracking down investors willing to loan him $7 billion so that the turbines can spin on schedule. [read more]