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ChoreoLab’s performance titled “POWER: the preservation of order” had students, faculty and guest artists work together to bring new ideas and technology into the Theatre and Dance Department.

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Thinking outside the box

By ANASTASIA WILDS | Apr. 14, 2019

ChoreoLab presented a full display of dance, lighting and projections in the CFA’s Black Box Theatre last weekend.

On Monday, SA announced that Lil Baby, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodi, and Rich the Kid would perform in this year’s Spring Fest. The Spectrum compiled a playlist of the artists' songs, to prepare for the upcoming concert.

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'Trapper's delight:' A Spring Fest playlist

By JULIANNA TRACEY | Apr. 14, 2019

The Student Association announced the lineup for this year’s Spring Fest last Monday. The May 4 concert will feature rappers Rich the Kid, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Lil Baby. Students’ reactions to the announcement have been mixed, but generally positive.

Chicken curry from Richies Soul Food. The restaurant specializes in southern comfort foods with a unique blend of dry rubs and spices.

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Symphony of the senses

By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Apr. 11, 2019

Buffalo is known for its famous food. But locals know that food isn’t the only thing these restaurants have to offer. The city is also known for its famous music scene. Many restaurants are able to combine the two for the ultimate Buffalo experience. The Spectrum has compiled a list of restaurants that offer live music near South Campus.

SA announced on Monday that rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie will be a co-headliner at this year's Spring Fest.

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Lil Baby and Rich the Kid to perform at Spring Fest

By BRIAN EVANS and JULIANNA TRACEY | Apr. 11, 2019

Spring Fest 2019 is set. The Student Association announced co-headliners A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Lil Baby and opener Rich the Kid as performers on Monday.

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Rich the Kid, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Lil Baby to perform at Spring Fest

By BRIAN EVANS | Apr. 8, 2019

After teasing a preliminary announcement, the Student Association announced co-headliners Lil Baby and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and opener Rich the Kid as the Spring Fest performers on Monday.

On Thursday, SA President Gunnar Haberl said SA would do the “morally right” thing and work with other SA officials to recognize oSTEM.

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Student Association president promises to work with SA officials to help recognize oSTEM

By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Apr. 7, 2019

Less than 24 hours after The Spectrum’s article on SA’s denied oSTEM recognition, SA President Gunnar Haberl promised to “do the right thing.” Haberl said the SA e-board will work with the SA senate to do the “morally right” thing and celebrate oSTEM as an SA club. He said the senate, along with the e-board, would also look at current SA policies set for club recognitions.

Oozefest, UB’s annual mud volleyball tournament, celebrates its 35th anniversary on May 4. The event was created in 1984 as a way to help students bond and de-stress before exams.

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'The Secret of the Ooze'

By JULIANNA TRACEY | Apr. 7, 2019

Jim Gerace wasn’t sure what he stumbled across on an overcast April day in 1985. His editor at The Spectrum needed someone to cover a mud volleyball game –– the second of its kind –– despite the cold Buffalo weather. Gerace flipped a coin with another photo editor to see who would be stuck with the task.

Musician Tayla Parx is responsible for penning some of the biggest hits of 2018 and 2019. Parx drops her new album “We Need to Talk” on Friday.

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Tayla Parx pens her own future

By BRENTON J. BLANCHET | Apr. 4, 2019

Tayla Parx is reclaiming the color pink. It’s in her hair, it’s in her music videos and it’s all over the cover of her upcoming album, “We Need to Talk.”

Mӧtley Crüe deliver a hard-hitting serving of drug-induced tales of rock in Netflix’s “The Dirt.” The problem is there’s little else there to relish.

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'The Dirt' panders to '80s excess

By BRIAN EVANS | Mar. 31, 2019

“The Dirt” is everything a Mötley Crüe fan expected. It’s just that everyone else didn’t know the tale by heart.

“Jewish Geographies” encapsulates Jewish landscapes and political ramifications through several art mediums. Curator Ben Kersten wants the show to address space as a central theme, and expand that theme to cross several areas of Jewish thought and conflict.

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'Jewish Geographies' aims to combine culture with artistic image

By BRIAN EVANS | Mar. 31, 2019

For curator Benjamin Kersten, Jewish culture presents an intriguing landscape for thought. It brought him to envision broad ideas for “Jewish Geographies,” a collection of artistic works ranging from video work, spoken-word, poetry and more.

“Rent” retells the classic story of “La Bohème,” and explores the lives of artists during the AIDs crisis in New York City.

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‘Rent’ rocks Shea’s

By JOHN MADSEN | Mar. 30, 2019

“Rent” is touring 20 years after it first opened and its themes are just as relevant today. From Tuesday to Sunday, Shea’s Performing Arts Center hosted a 20th anniversary touring production of Jonathan Larson’s rock musical “Rent.”

Pop star Ariana Grande shined at the KeyBank Center Friday night during the third stop of her "Sweetener World Tour."

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Pop queen Ariana Grande moves the Queen City

By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Mar. 23, 2019

Ariana Grande, the Billboard record-breaking megastar, brought delightful notes and hits to the KeyBank Center on Friday night. Grande dropped her fifth album “thank u, next” last month but she didn’t limit herself to recent melodies in Buffalo. The singer reached back into her catalog and played deep cuts like “You’ll Never Know” and “Break Your Heart Right Back.”

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'Mean Girls,' 'The Band's Visit' and more traveling to Shea's

By SAMANTHA VARGAS and JULIANNA TRACEY | Mar. 15, 2019

Buffalo theater-goers have a lot to look forward to next year. Shea’s Performing Arts Center announced its M&T Bank 2019-2020 season. This year’s lineup will include seven national tours, opposed to the location’s usual six. Highlights of the upcoming shows include “Mean Girls,” “The Band’s Visit” and “Come From Away”.

The Korean Student Association accepts the first place trophy at the 2019 International Fiesta.

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'Living the dream:' International Fiesta winners Korean SA reflect on journey to the top

By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Mar. 14, 2019

Inha Jung remembers a time when her club did not have a set room. The Korean Student Association and Kasanova Dance Team had to travel around North Campus looking for a space to practice last year. The group would go from the Richmond Hall gym to the Student Union Flag Room looking for a vacancy.

Hozier’s “Wasteland, Baby! Tour" opened at Shea’s on Sunday night. The tour is in support of the Irish singer’s newest album of the same name.

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Hozier opens 'Wasteland, Baby! Tour' at Shea's

By JULIANNA TRACEY | Mar. 14, 2019

Hozier took a sip of his water after strumming the final notes for his song, “NFWMB.” He changed guitars and leaned into the mic to address the packed audience. “This is a new one, which I never sang in front of a crowd before,” Hozier said. “In fact, that’s true for a lot of songs this evening.”

“Leaving Neverland” pushes back on Michael Jackson’s legacy, and seeks to unravel allegations stemming back to the ‘90s.

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Review: ‘Leaving Neverland’ unpacks 20 years of Michael Jackson’s molestation allegations

By BRIAN EVANS | Mar. 11, 2019

Michael Jackson is best described as an enigma. Riches, fame and notoriety all surrounded Jackson’s 30 year career. The crowned “King of Pop” fostered a legacy imprinted in the musical history books, but also extended beyond the confines of a record.

The Zodiaque Dance company performed their spring show, ‘Zodiaque Dances On’ this weekend in the CFA Drama Theater. The performance incorporated jazz, hip-hop, and modern dance styles, in keeping with their message of ‘versatility matters.’

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‘Zodiaque Dances On’ marks 45 years for touchstone of UB dance department

By JULIANNA TRACEY | Mar. 11, 2019

Contemporary dance stylings were on full display in the Center for the Arts Drama Theatre for the Zodiaque Dance Company’s spring performance on Thursday.

Students filled the Student Union for this year's UBCon beginning on Friday. The fandom community gathered for a weekend of games, artistic showings and the classic NerfWar.

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UBCon takes over the Student Union

By BRIAN EVANS , JULIANNA TRACEY and JOHN MADSEN | Mar. 11, 2019

The Student Union was bustling with cosplayers by 12 p.m. on Saturday. This year’s UBCon had something for everyone, from different takes on Marvel and DC characters like Harley Quinn and the X-Men to movie characters and pop-culture references. UB’s Strategists and Role Players Association planned the event, which began on Friday and ran through Sunday.

Rutuja Sawant celebrates the inclusion of her student film “Janitor Jay” into the PLASMA curriculum.

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Culture on camera

By SAMANTHA VARGAS | Mar. 7, 2019

Growing up in India, UB student Rutuja Sawant never felt like she could express herself. She struggled between the pressure to succeed academically and the lack of representation in media, but found a sense of identity through filmmaking.

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UB's International Council prepares for 'International Fiesta 2019: Human Nature'

By JULIANNA TRACEY | Mar. 7, 2019

International Fiesta has always been a way for UB students to display cultural pride. The annual dance competition, which will be held on Saturday, presents a variety of performances rooted in different cultures.