Issue

Volume 59, Issue 38

Sports
Wednesday, December 09 2009

All I want for Xmas is a GM

            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]

News
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Blotter

12/1 – Snowballs broke a window at Richmond Quadrangle. [read more]

Features
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Bundles of books

            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]

Sports
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Cannon ready to unload

            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]

Features
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Climbing the ladder to medical success

            Becoming the next real-life House or McDreamy might not be as hard as it seems. [read more]

Opinion
Wednesday, December 09 2009

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]

Opinion
Wednesday, December 09 2009

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]

News
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Cuts make UB stumble, but not fall

            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]

Sports
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Going to Gallagher

            The stage is set for a crucial early season showdown at the ‘Taps’ Gallagher Center on Wednesday night. [read more]

Arts
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Good things come to those who wait

Grade: A-

Artist: 30 Seconds to Mars [read more]

Features
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Holiday inspired celebration

            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]

Opinion
Wednesday, December 09 2009

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]

Arts
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Off-guard

Rating – B

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]

Arts
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Rap and reality

Rating – C-

            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]

Sports
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Schutt-ing to the top

            It didn’t take long for freshman wrestler Andrew Schutt to make his mark. [read more]

Arts
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Soldier’s home

Grade: B

            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]

Features
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Texts to remember

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News
Wednesday, December 09 2009

The ‘new’ New Englewood grocery

            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]

Opinion
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Weirdo magnet

            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]

Opinion
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Where are you, Christmas?

            I’m Catholic, and I believe in accepting and appreciating other’s beliefs. [read more]

Sports
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Winning by a hair

            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]

Opinion
Wednesday, December 09 2009

Woods wants mulligan

            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]

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