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The sexuality of artistic expression: reading between the lines

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Nov. 11, 2014

The question of how much of an artist can be seen in his or her art is a monumental question, both to the artists and their audiences. ?The Sexuality of Words,? a two-sided conference/exhibition in conjunction with an exhibit in UB?s Anderson Gallery entitled ?Art=Text=Art: Private Languages/Public Systems,? explored the relationship between artists and their artistic expression.

Veteran punk rock group, Rancid, released its eighth
studio album ...Honor Is All We Know on Oct. 27. Although
the album lacks in lyrical depth, it highlights the sound
that makes Rancid, Rancid. Courtesy of Epitaph Records

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Roots radicals

By EMMA JANICKI | Nov. 9, 2014

Veteran punk rock group, Rancid, released its eighth studio album ...Honor Is All We Know on Oct. 27.

An evolved Goliath towers over hunters when it begins its onslaught,
hurling boulders and breathing fire at its foes who attempt to trap
and cut it down with no shortage of firepower.
Courtesy of Turtle Rock Studios

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Evolve' Big Game Alpha Impressions

By JORDAN OSCAR | Nov. 9, 2014

Release Date: Feb. 10, 2015 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 (played) and PC

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Open space of inspiration

By KENDALL SPAULDING | Nov. 9, 2014

On Thursday, the Open CFA?s relaxed atmosphere gave attendees a chance to talk with artists about their process and work.

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Open space of inspiration

By KENDALL SPAULDING | Nov. 9, 2014

On Thursday, the Open CFA?s relaxed atmosphere gave attendees a chance to talk with artists about their process and work.

The French Connection’s held a viewing of Coco Before Chanel 
a movie that tells tale of the legendary fashion icon’s rise
from orphan to sought-after fashionista. Courtesy of Haut et Court

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Coco Chanel: fashion legend

By KENDALL SPAULDING | Nov. 9, 2014

The French Connection?s held a viewing of Coco

Vietnamese comic book artist G.B. Tran talks to UB students and faculty about his work, accomplishments, and influences. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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G.B. Tran: the artist who gives life to legacy

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Nov. 6, 2014

Vietnamese comic book artist G.B. Tran talks to UB students and faculty about his work, accomplishments, and influences.

Carnage stood on stage and  mixed pop and dance tracks to a crowd of hundreds of costume-clad people at the
Town Ballroom on Tuesday night. Courtesy of Flickr user swimfinfan

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Rave on Buffalo

By MATTHEW POREMBA | Nov. 6, 2014

Carnage stood on stage and

Hundreds of costumes are stowed away in the Theatre
Department’s costume shop, a wardrobe filled with clothing from
the shows performed at UB. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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"The lion, the witch and the theater department's wardrobe"

By TORI ROSEMAN | Nov. 4, 2014

Hundreds of costumes are stowed away in the Theatre Department?s costume shop, a wardrobe filled with clothing from the shows performed at UB.

Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop” is just another example of how artists incorporate their personal style into their music.
Courtesy of Macklemore LLC

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Melodious style with harmonious ease

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Nov. 4, 2014

Macklemore?s ?Thrift Shop? is just another example of how artists incorporate their personal style into their music. Courtesy of Macklemore LLC Musicians all have their own aesthetic.

Pose is an iPhone and Android accessible app designed to show users
trends in fashion, what designers are up to, and purchase clothing.
Famous investors of the new app include Rachel Zoe and and Stella McCartney.

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Strike a Pose

By KAYLA MENES | Nov. 4, 2014

Pose is an iPhone and Android accessible app designed to show users trends in fashion, what designers are up to, and purchase clothing. Famous investors of the new app include Rachel Zoe and and Stella McCartney. If the stylish side of Instagram and eBay had a baby, it would be the fashion app Pose. Catering to the power of the digital age, Pose showcases the latest trends to any users? fingertips with purchasing, selling or trading fashion items and accessories just a touch away. The free app launched three years ago and has formed an eclectic community of fashion lovers, including celebrity stylist and Pose investor Rachel Zoe, fashion designer Stella McCartney, supermodel Coco Rocha, America?s Next Top Model alum Eva Marcille as well as fashion bloggers.

UB Fashion Student Association looks to make changes at UB as a temporary SA club.
Cletus Emokpae, The Spectrum

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UB's Fashion Student Association aims to become a major player on campus

By JAMES BATTLE | Nov. 4, 2014

UB Fashion Student Association looks to make changes at UB as a temporary SA club. Cletus Emokpae, The Spectrum There is a phrase in the fashion world: ?Fashion never sleeps.? At the end of the last semester, a handful of UB fashion aficionados decided it was time for this university to wake up. You may have seen people stopping fashionable students in the Student Union for a picture of their outfits.

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Dan Gardner: Revisiting fantasy land

By Jenna Bower | Nov. 2, 2014

UB alum Dan Gardner came to speak to management and art students on Thursday about his success beyond his undergraduate years and how his limitless creativity ultimately led to a career as a graphic designer and entrepreneur.

Cameron Baird, the oldest member of the existing industrialist Buffalo family, tells the story of the Music Department’s beginnings in his showcase “Cameron Baird: Bringing Paul Hindemith and Aaron Copeland to Buffalo” that ended on Thursday. Lily Weisberg, The Spectrum

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The industrious music man of Buffalo

By Daniel McKeon | Nov. 2, 2014

Cameron Baird, the oldest member of the existing industrialist Buffalo family, tells the story of the Music Department?s beginnings in his showcase ?Cameron Baird: Bringing Paul Hindemith and Aaron Copeland to Buffalo? that ended on Thursday.

Taylor Swift's latest studio album, 1989, struggles to be
the pop-music hit that fans expected from the country
singer turned  pop star. Courtesy of Big Machine Records

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Taylor Swift's tricky transition

By RACHEL KRAMER | Oct. 30, 2014

Taylor Swift’s latest studio album,

If “With a Little Help From My Fwends” was a stew, its ingredients would
be a messy handful that make the album fall short of the Beatles
album it attempts to pay homage to. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records

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"The Flaming Lips pay superfluous, superficial tribute to Beatles with newest LP"

By BRIAN WINDSCHITL | Oct. 30, 2014

If ?With a Little Help From My Fwends? was a stew, its ingredients would be a messy handful that make the album fall short of the Beatles album it attempts to pay homage to.

The Buffalo Film Seminars’ screening of The Spirit of the Beehive
filled the audience with child-like bewilderment and curiosity.
The film follows Ana, a 7-year-old girl in a post-Civil War Spain,
who becomes fascinated with Frankenstein after the film
is shown in her town. 
Courtesy of Bocaccio Distribución

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A youthful curiosity

By KENDALL SPAULDING | Oct. 30, 2014

The Buffalo Film Seminars? screening of The Spirit of the Beehive filled the audience

The first episodes of season four of American Horror Story,
dubbed “Freakshow,” are more violent than those of seasons past,
but just as beautifully shot and packed with an outstanding cast.
Courtesy of FX

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A new

By IAN SCADUTO | Oct. 30, 2014

The first episodes of season four of American Horror Story, dubbed ?Freakshow,? are more violent than those of seasons past, but just as beautifully shot and packed with an outstanding cast. Courtesy of FX Show: ?American Horror Story: Freak Show? Network: FX Airing: Wednesdays at 10 p.m. As Halloween is upon us several things are certain: First, you must be sick of pumpkins and the color orange.

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Heard Around UB: What's your favorite movie?

By TORI ROSEMAN | Oct. 28, 2014

Whether you?ve seen tens or hundreds of movies, can you pick one movie that rises above the rest?

J.K Rowlings announcement that she will release a story focused on Professor Umbridge has fans abuzz about what this could mean for the rest of Pottermore. Courtesy of Hung Chieh Tsai

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After the last spell

By TORI ROSEMAN | Oct. 28, 2014

J.K Rowlings announcement that she will release a story focused on Professor Umbridge has fans abuzz about what this could mean for the rest of Pottermore.