Issue
Volume 59, Issue 38
All I want for Xmas is a GM
By: Joe Paterno
Back in September, the Bills ship hoisted its masts and was ready to set sail for Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. But 13 weeks into the NFL season, the mighty red, white and navy blue vessel hasn’t left the dock. [read more]
Blotter
12/1 – Snowballs broke a window at Richmond Quadrangle. [read more]
Bundles of books
By: Shane Fallon
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s no small comfort to know that the book world has plenty to offer this season, even for the most fickle readers. [read more]
Cannon ready to unload
By: Chris Law
Sophomore 165-pounder John-Martin Cannon had a rough start to his career as a Buffalo wrestler. But with the help of a caring role model and a promising offseason, this Cannon is locked, loaded and ready to fire on his Mid-American Conference foes. [read more]
Climbing the ladder to medical success
By: Steve Neilans
Becoming the next real-life House or McDreamy might not be as hard as it seems. [read more]
Copenhagen congregation
Climate change summit shows promise
The more then 100 world leaders attending the two-week summit that started in Copenhagen on Monday actually have a chance to see create progress in the battle against climate change. [read more]
Correction
The article “Four students injured in car accident” in Monday’s issue of The Spectrum mistakenly states that four students who were injured in the accident were transported to the hospital. Only two students went to the hospital. In addition, they were taken to Erie County Medical Center, not Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. The Spectrum regrets these errors. [read more]
Cuts make UB stumble, but not fall
By: Andrew Wiktor
The UB Council met on Monday morning to discuss how the recent budget cuts would affect the UB 2020 plan. UB officials are trying to remain optimistic despite further budget cuts and student protests. [read more]
Going to Gallagher
By: Matthew Parrino
The stage is set for a crucial early season showdown at the ‘Taps’ Gallagher Center on Wednesday night. [read more]
Good things come to those who wait
Grade: A-
By: Jameson Butler
Artist: 30 Seconds to Mars [read more]
Holiday inspired celebration
By: Jessica Digennaro
The Buffalo Convention Center was full of energy Saturday night as 650 UB students traded in UGG boots for heels and sweats for formal dresses to celebrate the end of the semester. [read more]
No job for smokers
Amherst looking into barring smokers from employment
Live long enough and chances are you’ll see people do some ridiculous things. It’s unavoidable, mainly because it’s part of human nature. [read more]
Off-guard
Rating – B
By: Josh Q. Newman
The robbery film Armored is nothing more than a 90-minute jungle gym filled with plenty of action and decent thrills. If you like that sort of thing, the movie could be worth your while. [read more]
Rap and reality
Rating – C-
By: Laura Cruz
Chris Brown is back to business with his third studio album, Graffiti. Since his notorious celebrity scandal with Rhianna, he’s anything but shy when it comes to talking about his feelings toward his ex. [read more]
Schutt-ing to the top
By: Vinny Lepore
It didn’t take long for freshman wrestler Andrew Schutt to make his mark. [read more]
Soldier’s home
Grade: B
By: Angela Vizzi
The harrowing effects of wars on those who have fought in them is a topic that has been studied onscreen for decades. However, director Jim Sheridan is putting a new spin on the age-old story with his new film, Brothers. [read more]
The ‘new’ New Englewood grocery
By: David Weidenborner
The New Englewood Grocery on the corner of Englewood Ave. and Eley Place – a one-stop shop for students’ beer and 12-pack Ramen noodles fix – has had a bittersweet few months this fall semester. [read more]
Weirdo magnet
By: Ashley Hirt
I have come to the conclusion that I must be an approachable person, as I often find myself in conversation with an odd assortment of peculiar individuals. They are attracted to me, and I have yet to discover the reason why. If I knew the trait I possessed that led people to begin disturbing conversations with me, I would discard it in a heartbeat. [read more]
Where are you, Christmas?
By: Keeley Sheehan
I’m Catholic, and I believe in accepting and appreciating other’s beliefs. [read more]
Winning by a hair
By: Matt WEBER
Typically when it comes to swimming, the cardinal rule – aside from waiting 15 minutes after you eat – is the less body hair, the better. [read more]
Woods wants mulligan
By: David Sanchirico
While Tiger Woods was stacking up endorsements and major championship victories, he was also stroking holes-in-one that weren’t on the golf course. [read more]
