Issue
Volume 59, Issue 5
A silver lining
By: Adrian Finch
For the fortunate, the first two weeks of each semester are often the easiest. [read more]
Bullied by Pitt
By: Andrew Wiktor
Just a season ago, the football team thrived on forcing turnovers. As a team, it recovered 25 fumbles and picked off the opposing quarterback eight times. Its favorable turnover ratio translated directly into wins and propelled it to a Mid-American Conference Championship and a bowl game appearance. [read more]
CORRECTION
In the September 11 issue of The Spectrum, the article “Giving back after tragedy” incorrectly stated that the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks occurred nine years ago, rather then eight years ago. The Spectrum regrets the error. [read more]
Good medicine for future foundation
By: Abraham C. L. Munson-Ellis
The University at Buffalo celebrated the upcoming relocation of its School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences from Cook Hall on North Campus to a new building on South Campus with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. [read more]
Greed prevails
By: Joe Paterno
It’s that time of the year again. With the off-season in the rearview mirror, the National Football League kicked off its highly anticipated 2009 season on Thursday. [read more]
Kickballs for Buffalo
By: Adrian Finch
As summer slowly fades away, taking its eternal sunshine, warmth and endless days with it, outdoor enthusiasts can get out of the swimming pool and travel to the field, preparing for their first kickball games with the newly established Kickball League of Buffalo. [read more]
New study examines gambling addiction
By: Nicole Janik
With large discrepancies between states’ gambling laws and weak jurisdiction regarding the availability of gambling to the public, it is easy to recognize some of the causes for the shift in the social profile of gambling. [read more]
New tricks for an old dog
By: Shane Fallon
Two weeks into the semester, many students are already getting sick of the same old Putnam’s and dining hall food. However, a walk across the street and past Starbucks may benefit their stomachs. [read more]
Tale of two games
By: David Sanchirico
A stretch of four Big East games is over and the soccer team returns from Milwaukee with both successful and disappointing results. [read more]
Toy story: beyond Thunderdome
Rating: C
By: Eric Hilliker
Director Shane Acker’s film, 9, has the potential to rival some of the best Pixar films. Instead, it’s one of the biggest disappointments of the year. While visually impressive, the script falls apart. [read more]