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The wondrous world of Joyce
By KARA ANDERSON | Mar. 8, 2022A trove of international literary treasure resides in the UB Libraries’ James Joyce Collection.
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Conway the Machine drops his Shady Records debut with ‘God Don’t Make Mistakes’
By ALEX FALTER | Mar. 1, 2022From the opening notes of the introductory track, “Lock Load,” it’s clear that if any one word could be used to describe Buffalo rapper Conway the Machine’s latest album, “God Don’t Make Mistakes,” it would be gritty.
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UB selects four new campus art projects
By JUSTIN WEISS | Mar. 1, 2022UB is expected to install four new public art projects over the summer as part of the university’s second annual Contemplative Sites project.
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The sophomore scaries: sex, drugs and recovery road
By KARA ANDERSON | Mar. 1, 2022Euphoria’s season two delivers an eight-episode run that struggles to find the proper balance between greatness and failure.
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International Fiesta will return to the CFA on Saturday
By KARA ANDERSON | Mar. 1, 2022UB's International Fiesta will return Saturday, March 5 at the Center for the Arts for the first time since its COVID-19-related cancellation in 2021.
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‘Love is Love’ night at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
By DAN EASTMAN | Feb. 23, 2022On select nights over the next month, The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens will open its doors to visitors after dark to see nature in a different light.
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UB’s Theatre and Dance Department releases spring semester events calendar
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 23, 2022Last Monday, UB’s Theatre and Dance Department sent out a university-wide email announcing its events calendar for the semester.
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Fortune forgone
By KARA ANDERSON | Feb. 23, 2022Evoking delight and nostalgia with adventure and near-fantasy, “Uncharted” brings to life the treasure-hunting whimsy of familiar favorites such as “National Treasure” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
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‘Peacemaker’ represents an interesting turning point for DCEU
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 23, 2022The DC Extended Universe has seen a rejuvenation of sorts as of late. After a string of less-than-stellar films and the fallout from the departure of Zack Snyder, movies like “The Suicide Squad” and “Shazam!” have showcased the universe beginning to relax.
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Spiritualism for the skeptic
By KARA ANDERSON | Feb. 16, 2022With a portfolio depicting images of a murdered boy’s ghost and a found spirit report by the supernatural investigator, Egregor, Robert George appears to be an exceptionally strong believer in the paranormal.
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UB SARPA acts as a hub of friendship and fun for UB students
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 16, 2022At the UB Strategist and Role Players Association’s weekly meetings, students are bound to run into a few nostalgic relics from their childhood gaming sessions.
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Five great songs to play for your lover
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 16, 2022If you’re ever having trouble finding the right song to play with your lover, look no further than our latest list.
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Cry, dance and ponder ‘the road ahead’
By KARA ANDERSON | Feb. 8, 2022With a distinctly newfound confidence and maturity, the Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski’s sixth studio album, “Laurel Hell,” debuted as a kind of swan song for the artist she has been and for the artist she has become.
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2 Chainz experiments, disappoints with ‘Dope Don’t Sell Itself’
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 8, 2022Sadly, 2 Chainz's latest effort, “Dope Don’t Sell Itself,” is one of his most lackluster projects to date, despite his admirable decision to delve into less familiar territory.
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Student Association plans to throw Spring Fest, hasn’t revealed performers
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 8, 2022Last Monday, Student Association President Nicholas Singh announced in an email to the student body that Spring Fest will return for the first time since 2019 on April 30.
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‘It felt so good to be back on stage’: Students return to the physical stage for ‘Red Bike’
By ALEX FALTER and KARA ANDERSON | Dec. 8, 2021As the lights die down on the stage, audience members cannot help but wonder what is about to take place. The objects around the stage seem to have no connection, and the confusion is only amplified when the actors run onto the stage wearing vastly different outfits.
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Five extraordinary movies from around the world
By ALEX FALTER | Nov. 16, 2021The U.S. has dominated the film industry over the past century. Boasting widely-recognized talent, high-budget sequences and millions of dollars in sponsorship, Hollywood’s plethora of adventures rarely bore.
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Fun, funk and firsts
By KARA ANDERSON | Nov. 16, 2021Clad in groovy glasses and retro outfits, the singers overwhelm the stage with good vibes and funky dances, every moment and accessory touched with personal flair.
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Emerging Choreographers Showcase returns to UB
By ALEX FALTER | Nov. 9, 2021From Nov. 6-7, the Center for the Arts hosted UB’s first Emerging Choreographers Showcase performance since before COVID-19.
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‘The Eternals’ is an exciting glimpse into the future of Marvel
By ALEX FALTER | Nov. 9, 2021From the moment the opening notes of “Time” by Pink Floyd take form in the opening scene of “The Eternals,” it’s clear this is far from what Marvel fans are used to.
