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Reggie Littlejohn spoke at UB about what she calls "gendercide" and China's one-child policy
Emily Li, The Spectrum

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'Voices for the voiceless'

By CHARLES W. SCHAAB | Sep. 26, 2014

Reggie Littlejohn spoke at UB about what she calls "gendercide" and China's one-child policy Emily Li, The Spectrum Reggie Littlejohn has made it her mission to inform people about what she sees as the truth of China?s one-child policy. The activist came to speak at UB on Tuesday about the work of her non-profit organization, Women?s Rights Without Frontiers (WRWF). UB Students for Life hosted Littlejohn, founder and president of WRWF, who spoke about ?gendercide? ? the act of sex-selective abortions based on the gender of the unborn child ? forced sterilizations and forced abortions in China. Littlejohn said WRWF is a ?voice for the voiceless.? Before she created WRWF, Littlejohn was a litigation lawyer in San Jose, California for eight years.

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Police Blotter 9/16-9/22

Sep. 26, 2014

All information according to University Police

Sade Cadle keeps her mom’s influences in mind and at heart as she takes on her position as SA treasurer to manage finances, assist clubs and help the people around her.
Chad Cooper, The Spectrum

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Pushing forward

By GISELLE LAM | Sep. 25, 2014

Sade Cadle keeps her mom?s influences in mind and at heart as she takes on her position as SA treasurer to manage finances, assist clubs and help the people around her. Chad Cooper, The Spectrum Sade Cadle remembers the day her mother turned off all the lights in their New York City home. Cadle?s mother, Stephanie Cadle Osoba, was devising a surprise for the gaggle of children ? Cadle and her brothers and cousins ? who were about to return from a day of playing. White powder covered Stephanie?s face as she jumped out and screamed, teasingly terrorizing the kids.

The first annual Buffalo Humanities Festival will take place at Albright-Knox Art Gallery on Sept. 26-27. Gary Shteyngart, author of New York Times-bestseller Little Failure, will do a reading and book signing at 8 p.m. on the opening day. Courtesy of Dave Hogan

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Buffalo Humanities Festival debuts in Buffalo

By CHARLES SCHAAB | Sep. 25, 2014

The first annual Buffalo Humanities Festival will take place at Albright-Knox Art Gallery on Sept. 26-27.

Law school Dean Makau Mutua has resigned from his position, effective Dec. 19. Mutua said it was the “right time” for him to leave his postion and continue to teach because he’s accomplished what he set out to do as dean. He is currently facing allegations of lying in federal court.
Courtesy of UB News Center

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Law school Dean Makau Mutua resigns

By SARA DINATALE | Sep. 24, 2014

Law school Dean Makau Mutua has resigned. The resignation comes amid allegations that he lied in federal court and in a state administrative proceeding.

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SA to ask to students to raise activity fee to $104.75

By AMANDA LOW | Sep. 23, 2014

The Student Association wants students to spend $10 more each semester to support the organization. Every two years, SA holds a vote on whether the mandatory student activity fee, which funds the student-run organization, should continue.

Rivka Gurary, wife of Rabbi Moshe Gurary of the Chabad House Jewish Center, prepares Rosh Hashanah dinner for over 300 expected guests for Wednesday’s dinner. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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"UB to hold classes on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, for the first time in 37 years"

By SAMAYA ABDUS-SALAAM | Sep. 23, 2014

Rivka Gurary, wife of Rabbi Moshe Gurary of the Chabad House Jewish Center, prepares Rosh Hashanah dinner for over 300 expected guests for Wednesday?s dinner.

Terri Budek, assistant director for cultural diversity for Student Life, said about 275 students attended UB's Constitution Day on Sept. 17. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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UB celebrates America's history and Founding Fathers through Constitution Day

By AUSTIN STEINBACH | Sep. 23, 2014

Terri Budek, assistant director for cultural diversity for Student Life, said about 275 students attended UB's Constitution Day on Sept.

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"Spectrum 360 newscast: Sept. 21, 2014"

Sep. 22, 2014

This week, the team breaks down new recreational activities on campus, the likely overhaul of UB's gen ed requirements, The Spin Doctors' tailgate performance and the Bulls' victory over Norfolk state.

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A gen ed breakdown: understanding UB's potential revamp

By AMANDA LOW | Sep. 21, 2014

Graphic by Jenna Bower and Chad Cooper By 2016, students entering UB may not be puzzled by phrases like ?integrated clusters? and ?e-portfolios? ? the terms are the key to UB?s proposed general education overhaul. The majority of students aren?t satisfied with UB?s current general education requirements ? a UB survey showed 68 percent of students surveyed thought the required classes were just something to ?get out of the way.? On Friday, the General Education committee ? which is leading the charge for a new curriculum ? hosted its second open forum about the suggested new program, which emphasizes critical thinking and communication skills as well as capstone projects and studying aboard.

Temitope Olalekan, a junior exercise science major and vice president of African SA, said educating UB students on the Ebola virus disease outbreak is the best way to provide insight about the disease. The current Ebola outbreak originated in West Africa with a fatality rate averaging around 50 percent, according to World Health Organization.
Emily Li, The Spectrum

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"UB screens students, monitors Ebola outbreak in Africa"

By Aylin Erdogan | Sep. 21, 2014

Temitope Olalekan, a junior exercise science major and vice president of African SA, said educating UB students on the Ebola virus disease outbreak is the best way to provide insight about the disease.

UB Athletics estimated about 5,000 students attended last Friday’s
pre-football game tailgate, prompting more security and staff
for future tailgates. Courtesy of Bel Pavlik

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The Spectrum's Top 5: What you missed this week

By LIVIA SLABODKIN | Sep. 21, 2014

This past week, University at Buffalo students have kept busy tailgating before football games, kayaking on Lake LaSalle and juggling work and schoolwork.

UB Athletics estimated about 5,000 students attended last Friday’s Party in the Point. The parking lot was filled with trash and empty beer cans before a UB Stadium record 7,000 students attended the football game. Courtesy of Bel Pavlik

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Unprecedented number of students prompt increased tailgate patrol

By OWEN O'BRIEN | Sep. 18, 2014

UB Athletics estimated about 5,000 students attended last Friday?s Party in the Point. The parking lot was filled with trash and empty beer cans before a UB Stadium record 7,000 students attended the football game.

Kaitlin Ahern, a third year Ph.D. student of anthropology and TA for world civilizations, teaches a class in Knox 104. World civilizations is one of the general education requirements that would be affected under a new proposal to revamp UB's general education program. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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UB looks to overhaul general education requirements

By AMANDA LOW | Sep. 18, 2014

Kaitlin Ahern, a third year Ph.D. student of anthropology and TA for world civilizations, teaches a class in Knox 104.

QPR, a suicide prevention training program, teaches students to recognize the warning signs of suicide. During the training sessions, students are shown a film based on real-life experiences of families who have experienced suicide. Lily Weisberg, The Spectrum

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"UB holds Suicide Prevention Week, offers QPR suicide prevention training"

By Sharol Shamsor | Sep. 18, 2014

QPR, a suicide prevention training program, teaches students to recognize the warning signs of suicide.

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UB Police in search of suspect

Sep. 18, 2014

On Wednesday, Sept 17, an unknown college-aged black male allegedly

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Police Blotter 9/10 - 9/13

Sep. 16, 2014

All information according to University Police

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UB students reinvent ideas to make a buck

By SAMAYA ABDUS-SALAAM | Sep. 16, 2014

Lunch: $8.00 Gas: $50.00 Junot Diaz?s new book: $14.99 Bank account: Empty With the fall semester underway, it?s easy for students to get caught with an overwhelming list of personal expenses.

Theresa Blaise, a sophomore biology major, cooks almost every meal in her dorm kitchen to save money and stay healthy. Yusong Shi, The Spectrum

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UB students choose to cook in their dorms over purchasing a meal plan

By GISELLE LAM | Sep. 16, 2014

Theresa Blaise, a sophomore biology major, cooks almost every meal in her dorm kitchen to save money and stay healthy.

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"Spectrum 360 video newscast: Sept. 14, 2014 "

Sep. 14, 2014

This week the team breaks down the Bulls' loss to Baylor, the new mode of transporation offered by Amherst bar The U and the reopening of Buffalo-favorite Mohawk Place.