Jeremy Dunn owns 65 houses in the University Heights. One of his tenants, Mark Vega of 66 Northrup Place, described him as an "absentee slum
I'm one of the many executive board members in one of the Student Association's 130+ clubs. Yes, each club - and SA itself - has its flaws, but I'd like to think we're doing a pretty good job. Caribbean Student Association (CSA) - the club I'm a member of - is one of the only organizations in Buffalo that brings Caribbean artists to perform.
The Student Association Assembly unanimously voted to keep staff members in their job positions and approved this year's new hires during Wednesday night's Assembly meeting. Assembly members also approved the following elected officials' salaries: club coordinators, SUNY delegates, Student-Wide Judiciary associate justice and Speaker of the Assembly. Staff members' positions fall under the 11 SA departments: Student Affairs, entertainment, club services, communication, production, executive assistants, finance, film, UBTV, office staff and elected officials. Last year, there were 13 departments but Environmental Affairs was integrated into Student Affairs, and the event planners department was removed. After each department briefly explained what it does, the floor was open to Assembly and staff members for questions.
Lifting weights and running on the treadmill becomes tedious. Costly memberships to off-campus gyms do not fit well with a college student's budget. That's why many UB students are turning to Zumba. Amy Newsome, the assistant director for aerobics and indoor cycling, directs recreational fitness on campus.
In the weeks leading up to the election, The Spectrum will be providing facts about the Democratic and Republican candidates' platforms so students can make an informed decision in the voting booth on Nov.
Tara Green was 19 years old, finishing up her second year at Salt Lake City Community College, when her pregnancy test read positive. She is now 24, finishing up her sixth semester as a communication and psychology major at UB, with her 4-year-old daughter, Kaiya, by her side. Green moved from Salt Lake City, Utah, to the Queen City two years ago.
Despite UB's UBreathe Free efforts, smokers gather outside Capen Hall, known to some as "Smoker Alley," as well as Lockwood Library and the Student Union. Students, faculty or staff can call 645-SMOK to report someone smoking on campus.
After three road games, which stretched through three different states and two different time zones, the Bulls (1-5, 0-3 Mid-American Conference) will finally have the home-field advantage for the first time in a month. Buffalo looks to end Homecoming Day festivities on a positive note as it takes on a tough challenge in Pittsburgh (2-4, 0-3 Big East), a team that is also struggling this season.
In the farthest corner of Talking Leaves, readers and audience members sat together in an intimate arrangement of wooden lawn chairs, waiting and chatting beside the walls of endless books, where the stereotypical idea of poetry readings was immediately shattered. Last Wednesday evening, a small gathering of people met at Talking Leaves Bookstore on Main Street for a reading from three local poets.
Many students who are away from home for the first time must adjust to living with a stranger in such close proximity.
Students in the Union watched President Obama attempt to make up for lost ground against former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in a feisty dispute over domestic policy during the second presidential debate on Tuesday night. A consensus among students and media outlets is Obama was more aggressive than the first debate.
The Career Services office is starting a new program that offers internship experience to sophomores at UB. The Sophomore Internship Program (SHIP) held a meeting in the Career Services office Tuesday.
Most viral web videos work as great conversation starters - just not in terms of social issues or questionable morals.
His bold British accent can be heard through the crowd. With his briefcase in hand, Tim Dean stands tall and poised amongst his students.
The importance of culture, for some, is buried underneath their exterior. Some people keep their culture tucked behind their conscious and only express it on selective days on the calendar.
Most viral web videos work as great conversation starters - just not in terms of social issues or questionable morals.
Any sports fan knows the feeling: the anxiety of not knowing, the pain of absence. Maybe your class ran late or you had an exam.
UB is breaking outside of Western New York's borders. Its next destination: Zimbabwe. UB is teaming up with two universities in Zimbabwe to create an international research program.
Although it was unclear what prompted the "Tenant Rights" meeting Monday, Attorney Francis C. Amendola said there has been an increase in complaints from UB students about their landlords.
After six weeks of intense training and competing against each other, the athletes on the swimming team finally exemplified their effort, as they opened the 2012-13 season in impressive fashion. The Bulls walked away from the WNY Invite on Saturday having won 28 of the 34 events in the non-scoring meet against Big Four rivals Niagara, Canisius and St.
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