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Best restaurants in Buffalo
By ANDREW SAFE | Sep. 28, 2016We’re supposed to eat three square meals a day – but where? UB has a variety of options on campus, but off campus is an entirely new world.
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Top spots to visit in Canada
By LINDSAY GILDER | Sep. 28, 2016While at UB, many students have gotten the opportunity to go to Canada for a “staycation.” If Buffalo doesn’t quench your thirst for fun weekend activities, Canada is always a great opportunity to have a night out on the town with your friends.
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The grapevine: Your weekly collection of Buffalo’s sonic selections
By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Sep. 25, 2016On Monday, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will face off in the first debate of the general election.
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UB alumnus manages production of 'Finding Neverland'
By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Sep. 25, 2016Buffalo will be the first stop for the musical “Finding Neverland” as it embarks on a national tour fresh off a run on Broadway. On Wednesday, the load-in process was in high gear as backgrounds, lights and props for “Finding Neverland” were rolled onto the 90-year-old theater’s stage.
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UB says diversity is the real winner at the Emmys
By ANDREW SAFE | Sep. 21, 2016Christian Pierce, a senior economics and political science double major, said that it’s about time that a big awards show celebrates real diversity. Compared to other shows throughout history like the Grammys, the Emmys seem to have stepped it up in having a more diverse list of nominees.
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UB graduate student 's film featured in Buffalo International Film Festival
By MAX KALNITZ | Sep. 21, 2016After his senior project took a turn for the worse, Vinny DiVirgilio knew he had to redeem himself.
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The grapevine: Your weekly collection of Buffalo's sonic selections
By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Sep. 21, 2016The semester is in full swing four weeks in, which means most students are feeling the wrath of homework, tests and term papers.
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UB presents multi-gallery Situations exhibition by Lydia Okumura
By Jimmy Corra | Sep. 19, 2016Lydia Okumura has made UB art galleries multi-dimensional. The walls and floors of the galleries are adorned with Okumura’s work. She is a Brazilian-born artist who is displaying decades of her work in the new exhibition titled “Situations.”
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UB student fuses creative forces in dance and photography networking event
By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Sep. 19, 2016Nicole Rossi, along with 30 other students, gathered for Fusion: UB Dance and Photography in the Center for the Arts main lobby on Saturday, taking part in the afternoon-long networking event.
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The age of music exclusivity
By ANDREW SAFE | Sep. 17, 2016In the past couple of years, streaming services have overpowered physical CD sales. Many artists are opting to release their music online using music services rather than producing CDs.
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The Grapevine
By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Sep. 12, 2016If turning up to trap isn’t your thing, grab a friend and take your mind off of class with these impressive artists performing in the area.
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Although UB Fall Fest admission didn’t go as planned, Travis Scott’s performance saves the show
By KENNETH KASHIF THOMAS and MAX KALNITZ | Sep. 11, 2016This year’s Fall Fest cost a lot of money and was full of confusion. Fall Fest cost the Student Association roughly $350,000, which is $160,000 more than its original budget, according to SA President Matt Rivera.
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Best high quality gadgets under $30 this month
By MAX KALNITZ | Sep. 11, 2016From cell phone accessories to wearable technology, our generation has assimilated all sorts of gadgets and gizmos into our daily lives. But, with all the growth in its respected field, there comes a challenge. How do we know which products to buy?
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Around town: Buffalo events that won’t break the bank
By ANDREW SAFE | Sep. 10, 2016The second week of classes is finished and you’re likely stressing over due dates already. A great way to take your mind off of schoolwork is to get off campus and explore Buffalo. Take a study break with these exciting events that won’t break the bank.
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Travis Scott’s second album has everyone singing Brian McKnight
By Jamal C. Allard | Sep. 7, 2016Travis Scott’s new album has his fans singing and trapping to his infectious sound. His second studio album was released on Sept. 2, almost exactly a year after his first album Rodeo. With Scott headlining Fall Fest on Sept. 10, this album drop was perfect timing for UB students.
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Stay smart and save online: Money-saving plugins and phone apps that actually work
By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Sep. 7, 2016“College student” seems to be synonymous with being broke. If you’re like most students who’ve worked up savings over the summer, your bank account can take a massive hit thanks to pricey textbooks and expensive supplies. Finding ways to save, however, doesn’t require you to start madly clipping away at coupons.
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Cheap seats: A guide to Buffalo’s big screens on a budget
By DAVID TUNIS-GARCIA | Sep. 7, 2016A trip to the movie theater is the quintessential night out for most. It’s a chance to escape the doldrums of everyday life and sit in an air-conditioned room for a few hours watching beautiful people do amazing things on the big screen.
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Frank Ocean Blond(e) album review
By Jamal C. Allard | Sep. 3, 2016It’s been a long four years for Frank Ocean fans. His last album Channel Orange offered deep cuts of unrequited love as well as socially unforgiving love. His music was reflective of not only his emotions, but his sexuality, as he’s the only male in R&B to be open about his bisexuality.
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‘Stranger Things’ season one review
By DAVID TUNIS-GARCIA | Sep. 3, 2016The story begins in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana – the Duffers’ own little Castle Rock – in 1983 with the disappearance of 12-year-old Will Byers (Noah Schnapp, “The Peanuts Movie,”2015), who vanishes from his home under suspicious and possibly supernatural circumstances after a particularly grueling “Dungeons & Dragons”campaign.
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UB students have mixed reviews of Fall Fest lineup and ticket policy
By MAX KALNITZ | Sep. 1, 2016Just days after the Student Association released tickets for Fall Fest, students are already having mixed reviews about the new system as well as this year’s selection of artists.
