Students suffer injuries in two incidents Monday evening
By Brian Josephs | Nov. 13, 2012On Monday evening, two UB students suffered injuries that occurred within two minutes of each other. At approximately 6:55 p.m.
On Monday evening, two UB students suffered injuries that occurred within two minutes of each other. At approximately 6:55 p.m.
The women's basketball team fought back but couldn't overcome a double-digit deficit. The Bulls (0-2) hosted Youngstown St.
Two males were beaten and robbed, one was held at knifepoint and three females were assaulted in three separate incidents early Saturday morning in the University Heights.
The Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, awarded UB's School of Nursing a $695,000 grant.
A member of the Hutu militia dragged Reverien Mfizi's unconscious body to the side of a dirt road. A wounded man's pained screams jolted Mfizi awake.
Gay marriage On Election Day, voters in three states made history when they endorsed gay marriage in Maine, Maryland and Washington.
Every morning, Buffalonians can smell the fresh burgers around the corner when Ayoub "Mike" Abboud pulls up in his black and red painted truck.
As four middle-aged men with iconic spiky hair walked onto the wooden stage, fans screamed and anticipated a blast from the past. Veteran Canadian punk rockers Sum 41 commanded the Town Ballroom stage Wednesday night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the group's third album, Does This Look Infected?
The Spectrumreported on the winners of the local elections at the time of press
Last spring, the world joined together because of one movement: KONY 2012. Millions watched a 30-minute video that soon became one of the most viral videos on the Internet. Many Americans, especially the younger generations, rose for a cause and used the power they have to make a change - all because of one man: Joseph Kony. On Wednesday night, UB Girl Effect did its part in reviving Invisible Children's mission by screening the organization's latest video, Move, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the aftermath of KONY 2012 and its creator, Jason Russell.
UB is hosting four blood drives this week through the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricane Sandy. Melanie Reimondo, a first-year graduate student in the department of urban and Regional planning, has volunteered with the American Red Cross since she was 16 years old and has been an intern with the organization for the last two years. Reimondo said UB reached out to the Red Cross to try and help in any way it could. "The UB Student Affairs office reached out to the Red Cross, and asked us to either host a donation event or do blood drives," Reimondo said.
On Sunday, Nov. 4, the Student Association Senate met and awarded grants to two clubs and derecognized 10 others. The senators heard proposals from Sikh SA and Singapore SA. Sikh SA requested $1,500 for the Panjabi Gala.
On Sunday, during the fall College Media Association convention in Chicago, Ill., the Associated College Press (ACP) recognized 2011-12 Spectrum Editor in Chief Matthew Parrino as one of the best student journalists in the nation. Parrino's story - "The X-Files" - took third place in ACP's Sports Story of the Year contest. "I'm truly honored and humbled by receiving this prestigious award," Parrino said in an email.
On Monday night, the Office of Student Life held its second open forum in the Student Union Theater to discuss the policy change that caused much controversy among student clubs and organizations. Students fear the proposed policy - which states every club must have a university adviser, cannot be dual-recognized and must be annually re-recognized by Student Life - would change the way clubs operate and exist independently. Student Life has met with a number of organizations and clubs to help understand students' problems with the proposed policy since students expressed their concerns at the original forum, which was held on Oct.
In 2000, 15-year-old Brandi Blackbear was accused by her high school of "hexing" a teacher and casting spells. Blackbear said her only crime was her interest in a religion called Wicca.
With the new age of technology and advancement of the online community, everything can be done on the Internet.
It is day five of Hurricane Sandy and though the rain and wind has died down, the aftermath has just begun. New York City has opened up limited forms of transportation, the major airports have reopened and clean up has begun.
Barely anyone is left on Earth. The zombies are hungry for human flesh. The survivors have to find a way to survive long enough to see the sunrise.
The beginning of November always comes with certain things: a crisp chill in the air, leaves changing colors, the countdown to Thanksgiving - and beards.
The Student Association Assembly met on Wednesday to discuss a resolution to Student Life's proposed policy regarding new club policies.