When it's too Late for Abortion
(11/10/03 5:00am)
Students might think taking birth control will effectively prevent pregnancy, but there are always exceptions.
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Hadley Students Ticketed for Litter
(11/07/03 5:00am)
Residents of Hadley Village were the victims of a nasty trick after Halloween. The method of attack was not raw eggs, but fines levied for littering. Unfortunately, the litter consisted of a decorative pumpkin and a bicycle, both of which were clearly not garbage. The alcove halls were cluttered, but the timing of the item's removal as well as the lack of communication with residents served only to aggravate an already questionable pattern of enforcing cleanliness in the apartments.
"Michael Hall Isn't Enough, Students Say"
(10/29/03 5:00am)
While a majority of the illnesses suffered by college students are not life-threatening and will not result in a trip to the emergency room, a host of aches, pains and sniffles will leave most students feeling less than their best at some point during the school year.
New Connections for Researchers and Students
(10/22/03 4:00am)
A new fiber-optic line connecting UB's campuses and research facilities will dramatically improve Internet service for students and researchers alike, experts say.
Needless Classroom Policy 101
(09/05/03 4:00am)
Welcome back, everybody, to another fun-filled UB semester. By this time, you all should have received your final flurry of syllabi, outlining which hoops you have to jump through for the next four months to get your three credits and - depending on how well you complete the required tricks - a decent grade.
Officials Say UB Is Prepared for Power Outage
(08/27/03 4:00am)
While the crippling blackout of Thursday, Aug. 14 had little direct affect on UB's two campuses, it raised an important question - is UB prepared for a catastrophic power outage?
Quarterback Controversy Emerges for Bulls
(04/09/03 4:00am)
It's only April, but football talk is already heating up around UB. The team is in the final weeks of spring practices, and a quarterback controversy is brewing inside UB stadium.
Staying Up to Support Diversity and Service
(04/04/03 5:00am)
Student Association Vice President-elect Jocelyn Tejeda bustles into a meeting room in the Student Association office and apologizes for her 10-minute late entrance.
"Rock Lovers Treated to a Loud, 'Disturbing' Night"
(03/26/03 5:00am)
The Music as a Weapon II tour made the following point very clear on Monday night: With all the unrest going on in the world, sometimes rock music is the best way to escape it.
How Many People Does It Take to Screw in a Lightbulb?
(03/05/03 5:00am)
"Not long ago, a college dormitory was just a place to eat and sleep ... Now college students live in residence halls - vital, alive places that include lounges, study rooms, fitness areas and a feeling of community," states the 2002 to 2003 Guide Book to Residence Hall Living. "A significant effort is made to provide an environment that enhances personal growth and development."
Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise
(02/19/03 5:00am)
At a joint conference between the Food and Drug Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the two organizations revealed that prescription drug abuse in the United States is on the rise.
The Morning-After Pill - Demystified
(02/12/03 5:00am)
Nearly 50 students gathered at the Center for Tomorrow on Monday night for a forum on emergency contraception organized by Planned Parenthood and the Health Education and Human Services division of Sub-Board I.
An Experiment in Romance
(01/17/03 5:00am)
Now is your chance to determine the content of your student paper. Based on your votes, The Spectrum will send one guy and one girl on a series of three blind dates, culminating on ValentineOs Day and followed the entire way by a Spectrum reporter and photographer. The guy with the most votes and the girl with the most votes will be The SpectrumOs Blind Valentines.
Movie Review: Half Past Dead
(11/15/02 5:00am)
*** out of 5 stars
SA Senate De-Recognizes 19 Clubs
(11/04/02 5:00am)
Due to problems such as lack of membership, leadership, and unfulfilled duties mandated by the Student Association, the SA Senate de-recognized 16 SA clubs by a unanimous vote Oct. 23. An additional three clubs were de-recognized by request.
"A Chat With Jackass"" Johnny Knoxville"
(10/23/02 4:00am)
\tDo you like to get naked and hang from trees, throw up, or intentionally cause pain to yourself? \tIf you answered yes to any of these questions, you are a "Jackass." Furthermore, if you enjoy watching these acts, then you will love "Jackass: The Movie," which hits theaters this Friday. \tIn a phone conference, The Spectrum spoke to Johnny Knoxville about the new movie, his career as a Jackass, and all the painful and grotesque encounters he has had. Spectrum: What can the audience expect from "Jackass: The Movie?" Knoxville: The boys really stepped it up for the movie. It is essentially the naughtier, 90-minute version of the show - no plot, no narratives. It is all the stuff that we couldnOt show on MTV - mostly a lot of things going in and out of holes. S: Was there anything that you couldnOt get past the MPAA? K: They sent us a list of things that were objectionable in the film, and (the movie) initially got an NC-17 rating a few times. We wanted an R rating so we didnOt take any bits out of the movie, but we couldnOt linger on things like scrotums and shafts as long. S: Speaking of scrotums, you have endured a lot of pain to that area. Is everything still intact? K: (laughs) Thank you for worrying, my balls are in terrific shape. S: Do you have a limit, or is there anything that you wonOt do for "Jackass?" K: I f---ing hate cold. I donOt like to do anything with cold water or weather. There was one thing in the movie that I wouldnOt do, and (fellow cast member) Ryan Dunn stepped up and took one for the team. I canOt tell you what it is, but I can tell you that you will never look at toy cars the same again. S: What do you say to the people who think "Jackass" is a bad influence on kids? K: PeopleOs criticisms of me or Jackass donOt effect what we do, so I really donOt care what anyone has to say. It is completely up to the parents to monitor what their kids watch and have a dialogue with their kids. S: The hospital must be like a second home to you. How many major injuries have you had because of the show? K: I went to the hospital three times during the shooting of the movie, and I had vertigo from suffering so many blows to the head. But I have had a number of sprains, five or six concussions, some breaks. Nothing too bad, just a bunch of trips to the emergency room. S: What do you think of reality shows like "Real World," "Sorority Life," et cetera? K: I think it is all pretty beat and watered down and not interesting. But it is not on its way out. S: Do you consider what you do on "Jackass" to be art or self-expression? K: No, no, we do it because it is fun. There is some performance art that I like, but most of them are so f---ing pretentious, talking about their instrument and intellect. ItOs like, "You know what? Just shut up." ItOs like you are undoing what you just did by running your mouth. S: What are your goals as far as your film career goes? K: I want to do drama and comedy and produce. There is a lot I want to do, and I am working on a bunch of other things right now like books, movies and the show. "Jackass: The Movie" will be released Friday, Oct. 25.
American Higher Education
(10/09/02 4:00am)
According to a study performed by the Association of American Colleges and Universities and reported by the Christian Science Monitor, employers believe that the college graduates they hire lack writing and analytical skills. This, coming from a job market insisting on highly specialized training, is somewhat hypocritical. It is these very employers who are prompting college students to streamline their academic studies, sacrificing the balanced education essential to cultivating analytical and communication skills.
Learning to Parent While Teaching Others
(04/12/02 4:00am)
It may not be evident that a professor lecturing on Aristotle or Milton was watching "Blues Clues" and "Barney" just a few hours before class. But across campus, professors and instructors are doing just that - raising children while at the same time striving to live up to the academic standards of university life.
Student Death
(03/20/02 5:00am)
\tDeath, although inevitable, is always an occasion to pause, reflect and mourn. While death touches all, its impact is keenly felt when a passing occurs in a community as small as UB. The tragedy is compounded when a young victim takes his life despite the promise in higher education of a brighter future. \tZachary Emerton, a 19-year-old freshman, was found lying on the floor in his Wilkinson dorm room Sunday evening. The emergency medical teams responding to the call determined the student was deceased, a death ruled a suicide. In a letter appearing in todayOs Spectrum, Danielle Wilbur, a friend of the student, described him as a good person, Oalways keeping a smile on his face while masking his inner pain.O \tThe Spectrum extends our deepest condolences to EmertonOs family and friends as they struggle with this tragic turn of events. While nothing can be said on our part to assuage their tremendous grief, we can only offer the sympathy of a group of students who have suffered through different tragedies in our lives. \tWhen confronted with an incident like SundayOs, questions abound as to why a tragedy like this occurred and how possibly it could have been prevented. While EmertonOs mindset at the time of his death will never be known, it can be surmised his action was not taken because of a lack of caring individuals around him - the outpouring of grief and memories of those closest to him illustrate that while he lived, he was surrounded by people who loved him. \tThe university has set up a number of support services to assist students in dealing with the aftermath of this tragedy. In addition to assisting with services set up the night of the incident, the UB Counseling Center and Campus Ministries are willing to help students cope with the emotions surrounding the loss of a friend and fellow student. Joseph Krakowiak, director of University Residence Halls and Apartments, pledged in an e-mail to students living on campus that the RHA staff will support students Oanyway we can.O \tPart of being human is the ability to learn from pain. Every tragedy, regardless of scope or proximity, yields lessons to prevent them from happening a second time. The emotional and psychological conditions leading up to the final act of suicide are complex and often develop slowly over time, invisible at first and difficult to diagnose. According to the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, however, four out of five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warnings. Among the signs to look for are talk of suicide; obsession with death; an overwhelming sense of guilt, shame or reflection; or a severe drop in school performance. If a friend, roommate or classmate exhibits any of these signs, encourage him or her to talk and listen attentively, trust your instincts, seek professional help and alert key people in his or her life. \tNumerous resources are available for support in such matters. UBOs Counseling Center (645-2720) exists so students can receive help before it is too late. Staffed around the clock, Suicide Prevention and Crisis Services (834-3131) deals with a host of issues from the aforementioned suicide prevention to victims of abuse and violence. Religious organizations such as Campus Ministries (645-2998), Hillel (835-3832), the Lutheran Campus Ministry (688-4064) and others are also valuable resources in times of turmoil. \tWhile suicide is relatively rare, the loss of one person unnecessarily is one too many. Five thousand young people between the ages of 15 and 24 take their lives every year and suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-aged students. We must all do our part individually to help those who are crying out for much-needed support.
The Day My Life Changed
(03/13/02 5:00am)
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001, is a day I am likely never to forget. That is the day of my first life-changing experience - the day my stepfather died.
