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Not your typical beauty queen

By Angelica Maier | Oct. 15, 2010

Volmy may love wearing heels, donning a beautiful evening gown and dreaming of sparkling crowns, but there's more to pageants than the glitz and glam for this junior exercise science major. In August, Volmy competed against 250 other young women for the title of Miss New York in the National American Miss competition, and she received the crown. "I was so shocked when I won," Volmy said.

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Protecting the blue heart of the planet

By KATIE ALLEN | Oct. 15, 2010

Sylvia Earle, affectionately known as "Her Deepness," enriched Alumni Arena's stage for UB's second Distinguished Speaker Series event of the school year on Wednesday night. Hailed as one of the greatest American oceanographers, Earle was the first woman to be named the chief scientist of the U.S.

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Buffalonians prepare for sixth biannual Bar Crawl

By KATIE MERTENS | Oct. 15, 2010

Friday, the sixth biannual bar crawl will bring countless Buffalonians to Chippewa Street, known for its plethora of clubs and bars.

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Arab Day to celebrate culture and showcase club

By Steve Neilans | Oct. 13, 2010

This Thursday, the Organization of Arab Students (OAS) will transform the Student Union for Arab Day, the annual cultural celebration designed to showcase all that the club has to offer. Held from 10 a.m.

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How to save a life

By Steve Neilans | Oct. 12, 2010

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"""Hero to the Planet"" comes to UB"

By JENNIFER HARB | Oct. 12, 2010

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UB alumna finalist in worldwide novel contest

By JENNIFER HARB | Oct. 10, 2010

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Golden deliciousness in the fall season

By JEFF PELZEK and STEVE NEILANS | Oct. 10, 2010

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UB ranked 40 for healthy sex

By Jeff Pelzek | Oct. 8, 2010

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Show me your coconuts

By KATIE ALLEN | Oct. 6, 2010

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Wednesday Restaurant Week Preview

By Katie Allen and Jennifer Harb | Oct. 6, 2010

This issue of The Spectrum covers restaurants that are normally in a college students' price range, ranging from ideal restaurants for a date to local breweries.

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"Sexy, can I?"

By JENNIFER HARB | Sep. 28, 2010

Trust and honesty make a solid foundation for any romantic relationship. However, disclosing every detail is not always necessary, as partners still need their share of privacy.

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Drinking the week away

By Amanda Jonas | Sep. 26, 2010

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Claim your space

By JENNIFER HARB | Sep. 26, 2010

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When a college ID comes in handy

By KATIE ALLEN | Sep. 26, 2010

Saving money has never been easier. Area businesses are fully embracing this city's college population by offering a wide range of discounts and deals to students.

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