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Laura Mannara (far left), president of College Democrats, 
went with other members in her club (Sean Kaczmarek, Melissa Kathan, 
and Carly Gottorff) to watch the gubernatorial debate watch party for 
Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Curtosy of Laura Mannara

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On-campus political groups expect low student voter turnout

By AMANDA LOW | Nov. 2, 2014

Laura Mannara (far left), president of College Democrats,

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On-campus political groups expect low student voter turnout

By AMANDA LOW | Nov. 2, 2014

Laura Mannara (far left), president of College Democrats,

On Wednesday, UB Alumni Association and UB Career Services co-hosted UB Schmoozin for Women in STEM Fields. The event gave female students, like Kendra Claiborne, a senior computer science major, in science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors (STEM) a chance to talk to alumni in the same fields. Derek Drocy, The Spectrum

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Empowering women in STEM fields

By Aylin Erdogan | Oct. 30, 2014

On Wednesday, UB Alumni Association and UB Career Services co-hosted UB Schmoozin for Women in STEM Fields.

Carmen Cibella, a senior english major, changed his major twice before he decided on English. He, and other students, think it is more important for students to take their time in finding what they are passionate about and what they want to study. Cletus Emokpae, The Spectrum

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Facing a 'major' decision

By Aylin Erdogan | Oct. 30, 2014

Carmen Cibella, a senior english major, changed his major twice before he decided on English. He, and other students, think it is more important for students to take their time in finding what they are passionate about and what they want to study.

On Friday, SARPA held its fifth annual Zombie Walk to raise awareness for brain cancer research. Using fake blood and liquid latex, students transformed each other into zombies and then convened in the Union for the walk through the Union, academic spine and Ellicott Complex. 
Wenyi Yang, The Spectrum

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SARPA hosts annual zombie walk

By SAMAYA ABDUS-SALAAM and CHARLES W SCHAAB | Oct. 28, 2014

On Friday, SARPA held its fifth annual Zombie Walk to raise awareness for brain cancer research. Using fake blood and liquid latex, students transformed each other into zombies and then convened in the Union for the walk through the Union, academic spine and Ellicott Complex.

Melissa Kathan, speaker of the SA Assembly, juggles her student government
positions on the UB and SUNY levels and graduating early in preparation
for a future in the “political arena.” Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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Political gladiator

By GISELLE LAM | Oct. 28, 2014

Melissa Kathan, speaker of the SA Assembly, juggles her student government positions on the UB and SUNY levels and graduating early in preparation for a future in the ?political arena.?

On Saturday, UB had its first LEAD conference, which was jointly hosted by the
Center for Student Leadership and Engagement and the Intercultural
and Diversity Center. The event held three speakers that talked about
the skills needed for a 21st century leader.
Courtesy of LEAD UB Conference

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Defining leadership in the 21st century

By Aylin Erdogan | Oct. 28, 2014

On Saturday, UB had its first LEAD conference, which was jointly hosted by the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement and the Intercultural and Diversity Center.

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Police Blotter: 10/21-10/23

Oct. 28, 2014

All information according to University Police

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UB Adjunct professors stage rally downtown

By SAMAYA ABDUS-SALAAM | Oct. 26, 2014

Yusong Shi, The Spectrum Sigrid Fertig, an adjunct foreign language professor at UB, immigrated to the United States from Austria in 1989.

During the 26th annual Take Back the Night at UB, Angel Rose, a sexual assault survivor and founder and executive director of Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE), shared her personal story and educated college students on how they can combat the issue on their own campuses. Cletus Emokpae, The Spectrum

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Shattering the silence

By GISELLE LAM | Oct. 26, 2014

During the 26th annual Take Back the Night at UB, Angel Rose, a sexual assault survivor and founder and executive director of Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment (PAVE), shared her personal story and educated college students on how they can combat the issue on their own campuses.

This semester, the Student Association switched to giving out AMC movie ticket vouchers to students from the previous SA film series that showed movies in Student Union theater. Students can receive their free ticket from the Sub-Board I ticket office every Monday. 
Lily Weisberg, The Spectrum

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"UB Student Association introduces AMC ticket vouchers, ends film series"

By Sharol Shamsor | Oct. 26, 2014

This semester, the Student Association switched to giving out AMC movie ticket vouchers to students from the previous SA film series that showed movies in Student Union theater.

The Center for the Arts is undergoing construction that has been broken into two phases. The current construction is focusing on fixing a water infiltration issue and salt erosion on the outdoor staircase. The second phase, which will be completed in two years, will replace the skylights in the atrium. The cost of CFA’s renovations is $1.4 million. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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Rebuilding UB

By SAMAYA ABDUS-SALAAM | Oct. 23, 2014

The Center for the Arts is undergoing construction that has been broken into two phases. The current construction is focusing on fixing a water infiltration issue and salt erosion on the outdoor staircase.

According to a recent study conducted by City Observatory, Buffalo has experienced a 34 percent population increase of young college graduates who choose to stay or relocate to the city after graduation. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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The 'Young and Restless' makes Buffalo a 'sexy' city

By SAMAYA ABDUS-SALAAM | Oct. 23, 2014

According to a recent study conducted by City Observatory, Buffalo has experienced a 34 percent population increase of young college graduates who choose to stay or relocate to the city after graduation.

LiFT nightclub offers an energetic EDM atmosphere for students looking to
enjoy their Friday night. The nightclub opened on Oct. 18
and is located on 257 Franklin Street. 
Courtesy of Rami Akkawi

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LiFT your Friday night

By KENNETH KASHIF THOMAS | Oct. 23, 2014

LiFT nightclub offers an energetic EDM atmosphere for students looking to enjoy their Friday night.

Elana Cwass (right), a junior health and human services major, received a flu shot from Stephanie Magnani (left), a junior nursing major, at an open clinic on Tuesday, which were held through Friday. UB students have to pay $10 to receive the vaccine, which covers the cost of the actual vaccine, this year and the year before. Cwass said she was surprised she had to pay the fee, and she said more students would get the vaccine if it was free. Lily Weisberg, The Spectrum

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UB students pay $10 to receive a flu shot on campus

By Sharol Shamsor | Oct. 23, 2014

Elana Cwass (right), a junior health and human services major, received a flu shot from Stephanie Magnani (left), a junior nursing major, at an open clinic on Tuesday, which were held through Friday.

During last year’s International Fiesta, Filipino American Student Association recreated the tale of manananggal, a mythical creature, which preys on pregnant women. The monster possesses a long tongue with a pointed tip, sharp claws and bat wings. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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Frightening folktales

By GISELLE LAM | Oct. 21, 2014

During last year?s International Fiesta, Filipino American Student Association recreated the tale of manananggal, a mythical creature, which preys on pregnant women.

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Police Blotter: 10/14-10/20

Oct. 21, 2014

All information according to University Police

Christy Cheruvil (left), a sophomore pre-pharmacy major, attended Student Life’s Haunted Union last year. This Halloween, Cheruvil is planning on experiencing the other side and becoming a scarer with other students who volunteer to work on the Haunted Union for almost two weeks straight. Amanda Low, The Spectrum

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Student scarers

By AMANDA LOW | Oct. 21, 2014

Christy Cheruvil (left), a sophomore pre-pharmacy major, attended Student Life?s Haunted Union last year.

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"News Briefs: Clown holds firearms, Man admits to killing his ex-girlfriend, Man finds spider in his stomach"

Oct. 21, 2014

Creepy news briefs

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Video: Breaking down Ebola

By Samaya Abdus-Salaam and Giselle Lam | Oct. 19, 2014

Out of 195 students surveyed, 57 percent said they?re concerned about Ebola spreading in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, stresses the likelihood of a U.S.