Features
Candlelight Vigil Reaches Out to Those in Japan
By FLOYD SWEET | Apr. 13, 2011On Monday, the Graduate Student Association sponsored a "Healing Through Light" candlelight vigil to mark the one-month anniversary of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Japan at UB's Newman Center.
Like a Fine Wine
By Michael Tyson | Apr. 13, 2011They 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.
Keepin' It Kosher
By KEREN BARUCH | Apr. 11, 2011Surprisingly, 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.
Books for a Cause
By HANNAH BARNES | Apr. 11, 2011When most college students hear the word "books," their first thought is how much they will have to spend to buy their course materials.
Spring into Fashion
By VERONICA RITTER | Apr. 11, 2011Spring 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.
Second Annual Nick Orrange 5K Run a Chilling Success
By AKARI IBURI | Apr. 11, 2011A 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.
Finkelstein Strikes Again
By JAMES BOWE | Apr. 11, 2011Norman 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.
Healing Through Light
By BRIDGETT GIRDLESTONE | Apr. 11, 2011A 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.
HUB Premieres with Mixed Reactions
By BRIDGETT GIRDLESTONE | Apr. 6, 2011More 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.
"One of UB's Most Accomplished, Under-recognized Teams"
By JENNIFER HARB | Apr. 6, 2011Paintball is a contact sport, but many students have not had contact with the UB Paintball club. Still, the club aspires to one day be an official school team. Mayhem, the UB Paintball club, has gone undefeated in every tournament in which it has participated this year.
A Few Words with the Mayor of Newark
By Michael Tyson | Apr. 4, 2011Cory Booker ? the mayor of Newark, N.J. ? sat down for a press conference before he spoke at the Center for the Arts as a Distinguished Speaker.
RecycleMania Struggles to Match Last Year's Numbers
By BRIDGETT GIRDLESTONE | Apr. 4, 2011Many students are already suffering from senioritis and beginning to celebrate the end of the semester.
Distinguished Speaker Continues King's Dream
By JAMES BOWE | Apr. 4, 2011The spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream was in full force on Wednesday as the mayor of Newark, N.J., Cory Booker, took the stage as part of the 24th annual University at Buffalo Distinguished Speakers Series and the 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr.
The Fight Against Cancer
By KEREN BARUCH | Mar. 29, 2011Here at UB, there are a myriad of students from different corners of the globe. Although each student may embody a different culture, the threat of cancer is universal. On Saturday, from 6 p.m.
There's Something Going on in the LAIRS Lab...
By JENNIFER HARB | Mar. 29, 2011The Space Bulls are taking their education ? and competitive streak ? to new heights. Eleven University at Buffalo students (making up a team called the "Space Bulls") have been given the opportunity to collaborate on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) and the National Institute of Aerospace's (NIA) Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts Academic Linkage Exploration Robo-Ops (RASCAL) competition.
Who are the Pronouns?
By MAX SOEUN KIM | Mar. 24, 2011Not everybody will admit it, but poetry scares people. It's often difficult to understand, frequently brushed off as "boring," and hardly a popular weekend activity.
Stressed-Out Seniors
By VERONICA RITTER | Mar. 24, 2011As UB seniors finish the last months of their college careers, a wealth of concerns come with the package of their caps and gowns. The months before graduation become a time for some crucial decision-making, and many students stress over the unknown.


















