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Screencap from Oct. 6 livestream where Hearthstone player Blitzchung voiced support for protests in Hong Kong.
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UB gamers show mixed feelings toward Blizzard’s Hong Kong controversy

By ALEX WHETHAM | Nov. 3, 2019

One of the gaming world’s beloved companies is facing criticism after a top gamer showed support for Hong Kong. On Oct. 8, Blizzard, creator of games like World of Warcraft and Overwatch, announced it would ban and revoke prize money from Hearthstone pro and Hong Kong native Ng Wai Chung (username Blitzchung). Chung, who won the company’s Asia-Pacific Hearthstone Grandmasters Tournament, wore a mask during an interview to show solidarity with Hong Kong natives looking to retain autonomy from maintain China.

The cosplay club eboard discusses upcoming meetings in front of the Student Union.
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Cosplay artform brings UB students together

By ANASTASIA WILDS | Oct. 16, 2019

When Jennifer Dudzinski started her freshman year at UB, she had one friend and a casual interest in cosplay –– an artform where people create and wear costumes of characters from movies, books, video games and other forms of media. After her friend persuaded her to join the UB Cosplay Club, Dudzinski, who had no prior experience making costumes, says she fell in love.

Comedian Jim Norton will return to Buffalo to perform at Helium Comedy Club from Sept. 5-7.
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Jim Norton brings his honesty to the Buffalo comedy scene

By ANASTASIA WILDS | Aug. 28, 2019

Jim Norton became interested in stand-up comedy when he was 12 years old. Now, Norton performs at sold-out shows across the country and runs a radio show on weekday mornings. He has also created several podcasts, appeared in a few comedy shows, published two books and may have a small role in the upcoming Netflix feature film “The Irishman.” 

The Music is Art festival started in Buffalo in 2003 and will be held in Delaware Park on Sept. 10. There will be a surplus of food trucks, vendors and activities throughout the entire day. 
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Around town: Buffalo events that won’t break the bank

By ANDREW SAFE | Sep. 10, 2016

The 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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Burroughs in Buffalo Author speaks mind at CFA

By Andrew Wiktor | Oct. 25, 2010

Dead children and lawsuits aren't the first things that come to mind when thinking of a comedy show. But Friday night at the Center for the Arts, those were some of the topics discussed by author and comedian Augusten Burroughs. Burroughs, known for his New York Times bestseller Running With Scissors, addressed a less than half-packed auditorium that at times seemed unsure of how to respond to the author's wide-ranging stories.

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Jay-Z parody propelled by Jewish geography

By Andrew Wiktor | Sep. 1, 2010

Thanks to YouTube, these days all you need is a video camera and a computer to make yourself a star. But it takes time, a keen sense of humor, and ? according to one ? a little bit of "Jewish geography" to get to nearly 600,000 views and counting.

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