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The grapevine

This week in concerts features a slew of interesting and iconic artists – there’s something for everyone.


One-Punch Man is a new satirical anime that humorously makes fun of practically every superhero and action anime in existence. The main character, Saitama, can beat any enemy with one punch. Check out the anime on Hulu. 
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'One Punch Man' spoofs anime

Whether it was “Dragon Ball Z,” “Naruto” or another cult favorite running on Adult Swim during its prime, viewers have flocked to the TV to see the latest in anime. Recently aired “One Punch Man,” based off the manga of the same name, takes aspects from your favorite animes and makes it obvious how ridiculously cliché they are.


As Halloween and the scary movie season comes to a close, heavy-hitting Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday releases are right around the corner. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2,” “Spectre” and “Creed” are all huge, multi-million dollar productions set to be released this month with the potential to break box office records.
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​The Spectrum’s November movie guide

This month’s film releases cater to all moviegoers, including a new James Bond film, a brand new Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie onscreen collaboration and even a Charlie Brown movie. Here are November’s scheduled releases.


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UB students use smartphone applications to organize workouts

Whether it’s the first time you’ve set foot in the gym or the third gym session that day, in the age of the smartphone anyone can get fit the hi-tech way using any of the hundreds of apps at your fingertips. Apps like Nike Running +, Map My Run, My Fitness Pal and Eat, Lift, Sleep have revolutionized how people personalize their fitness experience.


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Halo 5: Guardians doesn’t disappoint

The fifth installment of Xbox’s titan series Halo 5: Guardians shows Master Chief in a position in which he’s rarely seen. Intent on saving the universe, he’s hunted by Spartan Locke and his four-man team of Spartans. With redesigned gameplay, it can be a bit rocky getting into the groove of the controls but once you get past that, you’ll have a hard time putting the game down.


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UB ASA holds annual fashion show

ASA’s fashion show Saturday was filled with live music, dancing and stepping from some of UB and SUNY Buffalo State College’s dance groups. African prints and cloths took a modern approach as they walked the runway. Undergraduate, graduate students and alumni took part in the “Noir” themed show at the Marriot Hotel on North Campus Saturday evening.


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