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A solemn walk on campus

By LISA KHOURY | Apr. 9, 2013

Students and faculty stared at Brian Kupferberg and 30 of his Jewish fraternity brothers who walked around school in a single-file line in complete silence, dressed in all black, on Monday afternoon. As they walked around a crowded North Campus, a student in Capen Cafe broke the silence as she exclaimed to her friend: "Oh, I think it's for Holocaust Remembrance." The brothers of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, a few sisters from Phi Sigma Sigma sorority and campus Rabbi Avrohom Gurary embraced the uncomfortable stares and whispers as they thought of what their parents, grandparents and ancestors affected by the Holocaust went through.

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Nothing But Bull

By LYZI WHITE | Apr. 9, 2013

Veronica Hardy, a freshman geology major, was shocked and dismayed when her floormate, with whom she was having sexual relations, sent the naked pictures she sent him that he said he wouldn't show a soul to their entire dorm. She didn't understand why Ron Kestler, a freshman undecided major, would betray her trust and the "wonderful and strong relationship of two weeks." Kestler didn't understand why she was upset, as most of the boys came to the general consensus that Hardy was "pretty attractive, definitely a sober five; probably a drunk eight." Her neighbors' approval did not alleviate Hardy's sadness. "I just can't fathom why the guy I totally fell for two weeks ago would take my personal pictures that I sent to him in confidence and send them to other people," Hardy said.

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A man of movies: The loss of a legendary critic

By ERIC CORTELLESSA | Apr. 9, 2013

When Roger Ebert became a film critic in 1967, he came across an obscure film from an unknown director at the Chicago International Film Festival. The film, then titled I Call First, was the debut feature of Martin Scorsese.

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UB team takes first place in rigorous law competition

By JOHN NASSIVERA | Apr. 4, 2013

For the first time in over 40 years, the SUNY Buffalo Law School won first place the Niagara International Moot Court Competition. Since 1968, the competition has brought American and Canadian schools together to compete in mock court trials and practice addressing issues in front of the International Court of Justice.

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Police Blotter 4/5/13

Apr. 4, 2013

All information according to University Police

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UB students' satellite to launch with NASA mission

By TONG MENG | Apr. 4, 2013

A team of UB engineering students is shooting for the stars. The students built a satellite that will track space debris to help avoid possible collisions.

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Back for more

By BEN TARHAN | Apr. 4, 2013

When junior running back Branden Oliver went down with an injury in the third game last season, many were concerned the dominant Bulls' ground game would shift to ineffective. Oliver was fresh off a season in which he had dominated competition - running for a school record of 1,395 yards and 13 touchdowns.

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Changing face

By LISA EPSTEIN | Apr. 2, 2013

Max Levitt never performs the same song and never wears the same costume twice. He spends hours perfecting each routine, song, dance and costume.

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Year of the quarterback

By JOE KONZE JR, OWEN O'BRIEN and TOM DINKI | Mar. 28, 2013

Although the football team does not have an on-campus indoor facility to give refuge from the rough Buffalo winter, the quarterbacks spent the offseason together training and taking advantage of the Buffalo Bills' indoor field house.

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The rose-colored masses

Mar. 28, 2013

You might have noticed your Facebook friends list is growing rather red. This week, the Supreme Court began its deliberations on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and on California's Proposition 8 in what is shaping up to not only be the case of the year but also one of the most important decisions of our lifetime. For the next few months, the highest court in the land will be determining if Sec.

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Cognitive scientist Pinker lectures as fifth Distinguished Speaker

By Rebecca Bratek | Mar. 28, 2013

Humans are inherently good and inherently violent, and how we act just depends on if the better angel has the upper hand, according to Steven Pinker. Humans have a "better angel" and a "worse angel" within them, and each has a tendency to control human actions - namely the choice to commit acts of peace or acts of violence, he said. And, right now, the better angels are prevailing.

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Police Blotter 3/29

Mar. 28, 2013

All information according to University Police

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A spectrometer for you and me

By TONG MENG | Mar. 26, 2013

It's a nerve-wracking countdown to the most important day of many women's life: her wedding day. She chews her fingers and fidgets anxiously as butterflies flutter in her stomach.

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Comme des Carson

Mar. 26, 2013

Editor's note: This article is a satire piece. It is not to be taken literally. 'Carson' is a pen name.

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Presidential candidate concerned about pace of SA incorporation

By TAYLOR BRUNDAGE | Mar. 26, 2013

Student Association presidential candidate Carson Ciggia is questioning the motives for and approach to incorporating SA. At a town-hall style information meeting in Norton Hall on Monday at 9 p.m., SA President Travis Nemmer pushed those who attended to encourage other students to vote in favor of incorporation.

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Meet the candidates: SUNY delegates

Mar. 24, 2013

Every year, UB undergraduates elect four SUNY delegates to act on the students' behalf in Albany. The four delegates travel to the state capital to meet with members of the New York State Assembly and Senate, raising legislators' awareness of issues that matter to UB students.

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UB's Battle of the Bands crowns opening act for Spring Fest

By FELICIA HUNT | Mar. 24, 2013

As an unsigned artist, the struggle to make music while remaining financially stable is a tough feat.

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Eighteen minutes to change perspectives

By ANDREA SAADAN | Mar. 24, 2013

Kevin Purdy is looking for normal people - average, everyday people - who are passionate about what they do to speak in front of hundreds of people for 18 minutes. Purdy, a freelance writer, is the founder and license holder of TEDxBuffalo.

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Friday night fight

By SAM FERNANDO | Mar. 24, 2013

On Friday night, the Student Association hosted two debates between the candidates for SA president and treasurer.

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Meet the candidates: President

Mar. 24, 2013

The president shall serve as the chief executive officer of the Student Association and has the ultimate responsibility for the enforcement of the constitution and bylaws of SA.