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            After a disappointing regular season last year, the women’s basketball team ended the 2008-09 campaign with a magical run to advance the program to its first-ever appearance in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals. [read more]

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            When you don’t use a UB computer, you’re helping fight cancer and AIDS, developing new drugs and genetically engineering hardier strains of rice. [read more]

In the article “Effi Eitam speech draws praise and protests” in Wednesday’s issue of The Spectrum, a quote by Paul Fusco-Gessick was incorrectly said to be from Sami Hanna. In addition, Hanna’s last name was misspelled. The Spectrum regrets these errors. [read more]

            Whether it is because of familial guidance, peer opinion or a personal encounter, there are billions of people around the world that believe in some kind of religion.
            Last Friday, the UB Freethinkers Club showed the documentary “Root of All Evil?” to illustrate the different viewpoints that people have about religion. [read more]

            Blame sophomore quarterback Zach Maynard for his dismal second-half performance. [read more]

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            I don’t want to be rich after I graduate. I don’t need a BMW or an Armani suit. [read more]

Every Avenue [read more]

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            The “green movement” has a much different meaning in Iran than it does in the rest of the world. There, it connotes support for a democratic government. [read more]

            After a convincing 3-0 win against Canisius on Tuesday, the women’s volleyball team reached 15 wins for the year, the team’s highest win total since 1997. The recent success can be attributed to many factors, but the development of one player has been instrumental in the improvement. [read more]

            Advancing in today’s job market is difficult at best, but with the correct tools, success is right around the corner. Current UB students and alumni can utilize the Bullseye Web site to help build a career. [read more]

            In today’s cutthroat job market, it is essential to stand out among the crowd of thousands of other students with the same degree and qualifications. [read more]

            Legendary entertainment icon Liza Minnelli is coming back to Buffalo. [read more]

            The taste of ink only lasts so long before you rinse your mouth out with something else. [read more]

Say Anything [read more]

            Julian Casablancas, lead beater of popular New York act The Strokes, doesn’t seem like the kind of musician that needs a solo album. While his voice is a crucial element to that band, it’s the synergy of every Stroke that made them a force to be reckoned with. [read more]

            The Buckeye state, while beautiful this time of year, failed to be hospitable to the women’s swimming and diving team as it kicked off its Mid-American Conference schedule over the weekend. [read more]

Torture is a more touchy subject than ever with new information about the Bush administration still coming to light. To be able to look at these revelations with some objectivity, it is important to understand the history of torture. [read more]

            There is a call to action among the staff and faculty of UB. It speaks to the hearts, the vision for a greater future and the awareness of contemporary struggle. It’s calling all UB faculty members to the 2009 Employees Campaign. [read more]

            UB’s medical knowledge extends far beyond the boundaries of its three campuses. Two pharmacy professors are working to bring that knowledge to an area where it is badly needed: Africa. [read more]

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            Yoga is no longer just for flexible followers of the eightfold path. UB is now offering free yoga classes to give students a new way to maintain a healthy lifestyle. [read more]