As a star fades, it does one of two things. Either it goes out with a huge bang or it fizzles out and becomes dust. For rapper Eve, it is the latter of the two options. [read more]

Mayday Parade: Headlining the AP Fall Ball and releasing their first Fearless album, these Florida power poppers are finally starting to break into the mainstream that every diehard named Katie knew they would eventually lose them to. Polished like your Sunday best, if they find their way to radio, odds are they’re not leaving. [read more]

            The Board of Education for the Buffalo Public School System voted six to two last Wednesday to approve a freeze on the establishment of new charter schools in the greater Buffalo area. The vote makes clear Buffalo Public School officials’ frustration over the number of charter schools. [read more]

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            The men’s basketball team out-scored fourth-ranked Purdue 20-14 in the first seven minutes and final two minutes of play combined. [read more]

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            What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. [read more]

            With the snow blanketing a cold Queen City and the streets salted like a Planters nut, it’s time to gather up the family, carry up all those old decorations and reminisce about being a 16-year-old redheaded swingster on American Idol. [read more]

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            Five UB students and one other person were involved in a car accident at the corner of Rensch Road and Sweet Home Road on Sunday evening. [read more]

            Three Navy SEALs are facing criminal charges after capturing the alleged mastermind of one of the most dishonorable crimes against Americans in Iraq. [read more]

            Motion City Soundtrack – My Dinosaur Life (Jan. 19): After dropping off the planet for a several months, MCS re-emerged wearing their capital H and with some of their darkest songs to date. We need a change of pants just thinking about it. [read more]

            Through the ups and the downs, the hardships, the heartaches and all the happiness she has been there with me. Whether it was in celebration or in sorrow, she kept me company. [read more]

            According to Tony Barnhart of CBSSports.com, Buffalo football head coach Turner Gill interviewed for the head coaching vacancy at the University of Kansas on Sunday. [read more]

            With a heart of gold and voice straight out of the ’60s, John Stevens slid onto American Idol back in 2004 and into the hearts of Buffalo natives across the country. After a relatively unsuccessful release with Maverick Records and the decision to go to the Berklee College of Music, Stevens has started over in a way, with step one being footed back home. [read more]

            As SUNY continues to deal with Gov. David Paterson’s recently announced $90 million budget cut for the current fiscal year, UB in particular is feeling more of a financial hit than initially anticipated. [read more]

            Just one look at Adam Lambert’s album cover makes it clear that he was never meant to be the “American Idol.” [read more]

            The Devil Wears Prada – With Roots Above and Branches Below (May 5): Enough is enough. The devil does not wear Prada; his name is Mike Hranica and he has the mouth of a 12 year-old girl with no friends and esteem issues. Why is this band still around? Ah yes, T-shirt sales. [read more]