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Dining Out For Life

Come hungry, leave humanitarian. The month of April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month, and the city of Buffalo is spreading the word through its 9th Annual Dining Out For Life. On Tuesday, April 26, 91 restaurants in the area will be participating in the event to raise money for the AIDS Community Services (ACS) of Western New York to help those suffering from the diseases. Diners simply have to eat in a participating restaurant and 25 percent or more of their bill will be donated to ACS.


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There's No Place Like Earth

Reduce, reuse, recycle ? it's been said many times, but who's listening? Friday is Earth Day, and the environmental organization at UB has a lot in store for a campus-wide festival. In 1970, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day, because of his concerns with the lack of political attention to environmental problems.


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Mary Jane's Making Moves

On a campus as big as UB, there's bound to be some marijuana use. UB NORML rallies supporters to clear the air on this hazy topic. Students may not know that sometimes, marijuana is actually being used for medicinal purposes not just recreational.


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Purple Hijabs Instead of Black Eyes

Cookies, cupcakes and brownies are much more appealing to most people, than broken bones, bruises and death. On Tuesday, the Muslim Student Association held Purple Hijab Day to help bring awareness and an end to domestic violence.


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Tricks of the Trade

Almost every graduating senior will face the same task after May: finding a job. No two stories about the search seem to be alike, however.


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"What To Do, What To Do...?"

With graduation less than a month away, it's time for many seniors to delve into their futures. While some students can say with conviction what their future holds, some are still left with many questions.


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Headin' Back Home

Graduating may seem like a welcome relief, but many find that leaving the college environment and entering the world as a potential job candidate is much tougher than it may seem on the surface.


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Like a Fine Wine

They are in the halls, in the classrooms, in the libraries, and maybe even on the bus. Some look like students; others resemble professors or lost parents.


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Keepin' It Kosher

Surprisingly, few students realize that the basement of Talbert Hall not only houses Bert's, but also offers up a deli that serves kosher meals right next door. Every Monday and Wednesday, the Kosher Deli receives a week's worth of meat and poultry.


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Books for a Cause

When most college students hear the word "books," their first thought is how much they will have to spend to buy their course materials.


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Spring into Fashion

Spring has officially arrived, and that means one very important thing: spring fashion. Sorry guys, this one is just for the girls. Although it will still be jacket and boot weather for a few more weeks, the warmer weather is approaching and will be here soon enough.


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Second Annual Nick Orrange 5K Run a Chilling Success

A cold and clouded morning did not discourage supporters of the Second Annual Nick Orrange 5K Run from gathering at Baird Point to embark on their journey around the University at Buffalo's chilly North Campus. Family, friends, and strangers united this past Sunday to commemorate the life and spirit of the late Nicholas Orrange.


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Finkelstein Strikes Again

Norman Finkelstein , a political scientist, author, and former college professor, spoke to a diverse crowd of students, professors and community members last Wednesday evening on an invitation from UB Students for Justice in Palestine, the Muslim Student Association, and other off-campus organizations.


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Healing Through Light

A month has passed since the catastrophic 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan. Many thousands of people have lost their homes, their families, and their friends, and are trying to piece their lives back together for a better tomorrow. During spring break, many were hard at work collaborating across campus to bring students and faculty together to assist the people of Japan.


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HUB Premieres with Mixed Reactions

More and more students are realizing that the MyUB homepage has a new tab. The HUB Student Center has been a project in the making for quite some time, and it is a new resource for students across campus. HUB makes it more convenient for students and faculty to review their information.


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