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Student Association President James Ingram is driven by his goals of a successful future, which includes studying for the LSATs to attend a prestigious law school and working to accomplish his SA ideas. He also balances his workload with moments of good-natured humor with those close to him. Ingram’s profile Yusong Shi, The Spectrum
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Driven for success

Student Association President James Ingram is driven by his goals of a successful future, which includes studying for the LSATs to attend a prestigious law school and working to accomplish his SA ideas.


During the summer, Knox 20, the largest lecture hall at UB was renovated and now includes amenities to improve the learning environment for both teachers and students. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum
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"New year, new chairs"

During the summer, Knox 20, the largest lecture hall at UB was renovated and now includes amenities to improve the learning environment for both teachers and students.


The email as it appeared to UB students, faculty and staff. 
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UB notifies campus of Level 2 sex offender in mass email

UB sent out a campus-wide email alert Monday notifying all students and staff that there is Level 2 sex offender enrolled in classes. ?To my knowledge, this is the first time UB has needed to post or send such a notice,? said UB Spokesman John Della Contrada in an email. The email alert directed the campus community to a link from New York State?s Division of Criminal Justice Services? website that included the student Daniel Lampke?s crimes, photo and current address.


The Student Association will be led by Vice President Evan Chen, Treasurer Sade Cadle and President James Ingram (photographed left to right) this coming school year. The student leaders have advice for freshmen entering college life: get involved. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum
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"New year, new plans"

The Student Association will be led by Vice President Evan Chen, Treasurer Sade Cadle and President James Ingram (photographed left to right) this coming school year.


President Obama visited UB before the start of the 2013-14 school year and talked about his plans to help college graduates with student debt and loans. Spectrum File Photo
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Year in review

President Obama visited UB before the start of the 2013-14 school year and talked about his plans to help college graduates with student debt and loans.


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UB to honor students who passed away

Friday, UB will host a memorial service for the 16 students who passed away during 2013 and 2014. The ceremony will take place in Student Union Theater at 11 a.m. UB will honor: Brian Archie, Nicholas Arieno, Katielyn Aubertine, Taylor Binnert, Paul Englert, Jeffrey Gower, Jeremy Hayes, Saron Hood, Lisa Husung, Narang David Kim, James Kuwik, Michael Munella, Christopher Peterson, Emily Peterson, Kuan-Yu Benjamin Wu and Zachary Yambor. Director of Judicial Affairs and Student Advocacy Liz Lidano has been organizing this annual memorial since its inception 10 years ago.


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"Contention, confusion shroud McCarley Gardens development"

The proposed plan between UB and the St. John Baptist Church for the university to purchase and redevelop low-income housing complex McCarley Gardens has been met with community ire. Where controversy lacks, however, misinformation and lack of communication overshadow the proposed deal. As The Spectrum reported Monday, McCarley Gardens has been the site of plans for the next phase of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) expansion.


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Police Blotter

4/17 4:04 a.m.- University Police (UPD) found a person sleeping in the basement of the Silverman Library of Capen Hall.


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Worth the wait

10...9...8...People were screaming...7...6...5...Hands flew into the air holding signs that begged to be read...4...3...2...the back wall illuminated with images and flashing lights...1...The Band Perry slammed its first guitar notes of the evening. Friday evening, country fans gathered in the Alumni Arena parking lot for UB's 2014 Spring Fest.


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