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College dating 101

With the new age of technology and advancement of the online community, everything can be done on the Internet.

The truth behind Columbus Day

Last Monday, Americans all over the country recognized Columbus Day. They celebrated Columbus' discovery of the New World and the birthplace of America. Some students were upset by the holiday - some because classes were not canceled, others because it was the celebration of a serial killer. Columbus Day, a holiday celebrated in this country for over 500 years, is observed in 41 states, honoring the man that discovered America.

New York is lookin' good

After his third semester as an aerospace engineering major at UB, Yaron Bernstein had an epiphany: he was not following his dream.

"""Schwarzen-Schnitzel"" Speaks to UB"

Nobody ever said you needed a speech to be a Distinguished Speaker. Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't have one on Thursday night, and he did just fine. A receptive audience that nearly filled the capacity of Alumni Arena greeted the former governor of California, who, improvising from the heart, explained the importance of hard work, public service, and chasing goals, as he balanced serious topics with light humor. The evening started with a video, put together by UB, that depicted students, cheerleaders, and the school's head football coach, Jeff Quinn, doing their best "I'll be back" impersonations.

Gubernatorial candidate gains infamy

A political discussion

Thursday night, Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, and Mary Matalin, Republican political strategist and CNN contributor, graced Alumni Arena's stage for UB's first Distinguished Speaker Series event of the 2010-11 school year. Huffington, who graduated from Cambridge University with an M.A.

Sexters beware

Some say a picture is worth a thousand words. However, sometimes a picture can leave you speechless.

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Students trade hostels for unique experiences

They call themselves "couchsurfers" and they're no slaves to tourism: locals host them on sofas, air mattresses and floors in cities from New York to Shanghai.

Voting made easy for out-of-towners

The verdict is in: Obama for the blue team and McCain for the red team. Now it's time for students to get in the game by getting informed and registering to vote.According to the Rock the Vote Web site, students should know that they have the right to vote in the community in which they reside, whether at their college or home address.

Building and knowing your credit

Money Beat:

For students, automobiles are a gateway to freedom, off-campus living, and off-campus jobs; they're also potentially the worst investment that a student can possibly make.

Making every vote count

"Ninety-nine problems, and the Internet's one"

Textbooks with shrink-wrap still intact, mid-September. The owner nonchalantly sits nearby, cruising Facebook for the latest gossip, pouring through profiles of strangers.

UB tackles the illegal use of prescription drugs

It's midnight. With chapters left to read, formulas left to memorize and an exam at 9 in the morning, many students are tempted to turn to substance abuse for help in the classroom.

Five lofty goals to fill free time

While trudging from exam to exam through mud, wind and rain, students across campus are looking forward to four glorious months of sunshine and free time.For many, when that last exam is over, plans will include more than just loafing on the couch.

A guide to road tripping

The open road, tunes and a group of best friends. For many students it may seem as if there's no better way to spend the summer then road tripping cross-country.Although it may seem like a low-cost way to waste the summer away, students should beware of the dangers and irritations that await those that fail to do a little pre-planning."You should make sure you really like the people you're traveling with because being in confined spaces for a long time will tell you a lot about people you don't already know," said Shannon Davis, a junior history and English major.Tam Dinh, a junior undecided major, says that a trip could turn nightmarish when traveling with individuals that don't get along.

Uggs: Australian for Boots

Rugged, hefty, trendy and practical might have to make way for a new word of description for boots: Uggs.As more people are seen sporting Uggs, the Australian sheepskin boots gaining wide acclaim across the country, many are taking note and taking a stance on whether they would sport this imported shoe trend."It took me a little while to warm up to Uggs," said Nicole Shuman, a graduate student in the English Department.