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Ecologically Excellent

UB's environmental network is fighting for a greener future. Students exposed international and local ecological issues on Tuesday during an Environmental Extravaganza.


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Kickin' Butts One Smoker at a Time

For once, yesterday morning was a good time to be a smoker at UB. The American Cancer Society, in conjunction with UB Against Cancer, hosted The Great American Smokeout in the Student Union Lobby.


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"Bettering the Environment, One Door at a Time"

UB's campaign to reduce its environmental impact has been an ongoing movement in recent years. However, the office of Off-Campus Student Services, in collaboration with the Honors College and UB Green, took a very active stance by going door to door in University Heights last month to achieve its goals. The mission was not only to educate the residents surrounding UB's South Campus about recycling but also to increase the number of individuals who recycle.


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Johnson Hypnotizes UB Students

Cris Johnson must shop at the big and tall store to find sleeves large enough for all of his tricks. Students cheered with amusement, bafflement and bewilderment as hypnotist Cris Johnson entertained students with an endless array of hypnotic spells Friday night at a packed Student Union Theater. Organized by Late Night UB, the laughter-packed event failed to produce a dull moment during its two-hour duration.


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Buffalo's Supreme Team

Students finally have something to cheer about. American Rugby News is reporting that the UB men's rugby team is currently ranked the number one club team in the country. UB Rugby competes in the New York State Rugby Conference (NYRSC) and is divided into Division I and Division III.


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Cabaret Brings Berlin to Buffalo

UB students who missed Cabaret's debut in 1966 can finally clear their consciences by attending the production of the classic Broadway musical at the Center for the Arts this week. From Wednesday until Sunday, The UB Department of Theatre and Dance is presenting a full production of Cabaret, an eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, in the CFA Drama Theatre on North Campus.


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Best Shopping

Best Bike Shop Located at 55 Allen St. between Delaware Avenue and Main Street, Rick's Cycle Shop has over 500 new and used bicycles for sale.


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Best Nightlife

Best Club Found beneath the towering and historic Dun Building on the corner of Pearl Street and W.


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Passion is money

On Wednesday night, top employees from different local companies shared experiences and input on how to earn money after college at the "Show Me the Money" seminar. One of the first things on a graduate's mind is making a lot of money and paying off debt accumulated from college.


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Don't Jump!

The pressure of finding a job after graduating often brings students to the edge of the proverbial cliff. During his third "Don't Jump!


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Show me the money

Negotiating salary and benefits when landing a full-time job can be a daunting task. Wednesday at 4 p.m., various industry professionals will speak to UB students about various salary negotiating strategies and show them the proper tools for the start of successful careers. A panel of experts will expose the techniques that are vital in obtaining the best offer possible when landing a job. Joe Kuchera, a human resources representative from Unifrax, Michelle Plesh, a human resources representative from Goodyear Dunlop, Susan Stamp, the V.P.


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Tea Time with Mortenson

Greg Mortenson, a philanthropist, world-renowned author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee, will enlighten the Western New York Community about his quest to change and impact the lives of children in Middle-Eastern countries Wednesday night at Alumni Arena. The co-author of Three Cups of Tea, a New York Times best-selling novel and the 2010 UB Reads selection, has been striving to promote peace through books while bringing both education and hope to communities.


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Faces of Deception

Don't try telling this professor that the dog ate your homework. Dr. Mark Frank, a professor in the communication department, has been analyzing lies and nonverbal communication for most of his life.


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Crawl to a Free Tuition

What if UB offered an opportunity for a student to win up to $13,000 this weekend? Would that be something you're interested in? UB Fall Crawl: Last Bull Standing gives students the chance to win a semester of tuition, a semester of books, two Lady GaGa tickets, pizza for a semester, and $100 in campus cash. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate.


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Dancing For A Cause

Students were dancing until dawn to raise funds for the Pennies for Peace organization on Friday night in the Student Union. Free prizes, raffles, cotton candy, popcorn, a kick-line, and dancing occupied the SU lobby on Friday night as students crowded for the fourth annual Stay-Up UB fundraiser. "It is an opportunity for students to give back [to the community] and participate in a philanthropic event, while building UB pride and a new tradition," said Terri Budek, the community engagement coordinator for the Center for Student Leadership & Community Engagement. The dance-marathon fundraiser displayed the heart of UB pride.



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