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Tony Conrad reads aloud his "Rate My Professor" reviews for The Spectrum last semester. Conrad, a UB media study professor, passed away at the age of 76 Saturday. 
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UB professor Tony Conrad dies at 76

Tony Conrad, experimental filmmaker, sound artist and professor in the media study department, died at the age of 76 on Saturday. The Buffalo News reported that Conrad had prostate cancer and that his immediate cause of death was pneumonia. The artist’s legacy has reached around the world. From helping name iconic rock band The Velvet Underground to inspiring local filmmakers in Buffalo, Conrad was a true pioneer in the arts.


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The return of UBCon: Students are psyched for the long-running convention’s latest installment

UBCon will take place on campus from April 15-17. Many of the weekend’s events revolve around the practice of the Cosplay Contest at 2 p.m. on Saturday to a Cosplay Dating Game the same day at 4 p.m. Cosplay, or costume play, where fans dress up as their favorite characters, is a major part of UBCon and anime conventions in general. People spend weeks preparing their costumes and this is their chance to show them off to likeminded people who will appreciate the effort.


With films like “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice” and “Zootopia” already out, there are many promising new films premiering this weekend and throughout the rest of April. “The Jungle Book,” the beloved Disney classic of the ’60s, is being re-released as a live action movie and is one of the most exciting movies of April.
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April movie preview

April is set to be a huge month for new movie releases. With films like “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice” and “Zootopia” already out, there are many promising new films premiering this weekend and throughout the rest of April.


"Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice" will pit two iconic superheroes against one another on the big screen for the first time ever. UB students weighed in on who they think will win. 
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UB students answer who will win in ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’

“Who would win in a fight, Batman or Superman?” is a question that has fueled many fan debates over the years. In their nearly 80-year history, the Dark Knight Detective and the Last Son of Krypton have faced off on more than one occasion, often with varying results due to their ideological differences and reoccurring instances of brainwashing at the hands of one villain or another.


Many UB students have faced problems with noisy neighbors - for some, it has completely ruined their UB experience.
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The blight of the boisterous neighbor

No one wants to look like the party pooper and bang on your neighbor’s door asking them to stop partying – but sometimes enough is enough. For Valentina Valentine, hearing loud screaming and partying into the wee hours of the morning got old quick, especially with morning classes.


This year’s Spring Fest lineup leaked on Ticketmaster early Monday as Mac Miller, The Chainsmokers (pictured) and Coleman Hell. The Student Association confirmed these artists and a fourth, Icona Pop, will be performing at Spring Fest on April 23, with The Chainsmokers headlining.
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UB Spring Fest lineup of The Chainsmokers, Mac Miller, Coleman Hell and Icona Pop confirmed after Ticketmaster leak

EDM duo The Chainsmokers will headline this year's upcoming Spring Fest. Pittsburgh-based rapper Mac Miller, indie pop artist Coleman Hell and a yet-to-be named artist will also perform for Spring Fest, which will be held at Alumni Arena on Saturday, April 23. After The Spectrum reported Ticketmaster had leaked the artists on its website Monday afternoon, Student Association entertainment director Terese Regan confirmed all three artists. Regan could not reveal the unnamed fourth artist. 


Wiz Khalifa's song "Black and Yellow" will help you get through the Pennsylvania portion of your spring break trip to Florida. 
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Road trip to Florida playlist

Many students are making their way down to the sandy shores and sunny skies of Florida for Spring Break – quite a few by car, which is a lot of time on the road. Music is crucial for a long road trip. Depending on your trip you may be going through eight states, and this playlist features artists from each of the states you’ll be going through. This will give you the full experience for a drive down south.


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Untitled Unmastered boasts authenticity

Untitled Unmastered dropped Thursday March 3, much to the surprise and joy of hip-hop fans. The project gives a deeper look into both Kendrick Lamar – AKA “Cornrow Kenny” – and To Pimp a Butterfly. The previous album was already painfully aware of the dark side of society and Untitled Unmastered is another trip down the righteous path.


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