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Scaring the piss out of you
By LYZI WHITE | Oct. 23, 2012The sound of an axe beating against the battered walls mirrors the sound of each individual's heart slamming against his or her chest.
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Senate awards grants to clubs
By SARA DINATALE | Oct. 23, 2012On Sunday, Oct. 21, the Student Association Senate met in Student Union 378 at 5 p.m. The senators granted a total of $3,418.50 to six Student Association clubs. Each club had five minutes to present why they believed they should receive additional funding beyond their allotted budget.
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The not-so-great debate
Oct. 23, 2012Horses and bayonets got a lot of buzz, but aside from that, Monday night lacked luster. The final Presidential Debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney wrapped up Monday night on what was supposed to be a riveting, 90-minute discussion on foreign policy.
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Doom 3 BFG Edition: a nostalgic trip to hell
By MATT BENEVENTO | Oct. 23, 2012Game: Doom 3 - BFG Edition
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Terminal termination
By ADAM LEIDIG | Oct. 23, 2012A distinct, unsettling chill lies in the air. Debris from the ceiling and chipped walls can be seen all over the building.
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Avoid this activity
By JAKE KNOTT | Oct. 23, 2012Film: Paranormal Activity 4 Release Date: Oct. 18 Studio: Paramount Pictures Grade: F
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Raising more than the dead
By SARA DINATALE | Oct. 23, 2012With blood dripping, the illusion of open wounds and gruesome looks that made a little boy outside the Student Union cry, the Strategists and Role-Players Association (SARPA) had one thing on their mind Friday night: brains. The group of student zombies boomed through the Union, stormed the Promenade, crept around Capen's corners and crashed the homecoming carnival.
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What to wear for Halloween: sports edition
By NATHANIEL SMITH | Oct. 23, 2012Halloween is a fun time of the year to be something you're not. Tons of college kids will go out trying to prove you can dress as a nun and still look good.
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The scariest players in sports
Oct. 23, 2012What's the point in dressing up for Halloween? To look terrifying, menacing and frightening. A lot of professional athletes exhibit this persona without a costume.
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Students revolt against proposed Student Life legislation
By AARON MANSFIELD | Oct. 22, 2012Student Association President Travis Nemmer is "professionally and personally" offended. The way he sees it, the Office of Student Life is saying every SA club needs a UB staff member to "play mommy or daddy." Director of Student Life Tom Tiberi says Nemmer is wrong; Student Life is just trying to help SA. But Nemmer is not alone in his concern.
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Bras against cancer
By CHELSEA SULLIVAN | Oct. 21, 2012Save the Boobies. Wine Rack. Perky Posies. Screw Cancer. These are only a few of the names of the bras making a statement in the Center for the Arts. Each year, UB staff and members of the community design brassieres to be displayed in the CFA from Sept.
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Get ready to cheer: winter is almost here
By BEN TARHAN | Oct. 21, 2012As I stood on the sideline of the homecoming football game on Saturday, I didn't feel very comfortable. The cold rain had drenched me to the core and my spirits matched my wet, numb feet.
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Election Cheat Sheet: Education
Oct. 21, 2012In 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.
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Turning the rugs
Oct. 21, 2012A flier discovered in the men's restroom of a Miami University of Ohio dorm has been making the rounds on the web the last couple weeks. Its purpose?
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Taking the life out of the students
Oct. 21, 2012A leaked MediaFire file caught the attention of a few UB students over the weekend, especially those who participate in clubs. Anyone that took even a moment's glance at the document, entitled "University-Wide Recognition Student Club and Organization Policy," will notice that something is amiss: it's not property of the Student Association, which currently has full control over the university's clubs - from recognition to funding.
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Landlord responds to negative publicity
By LISA KHOURY and ERIN ELLIS | Oct. 21, 2012Jeremy Dunn owns 65 houses in the University Heights. One of his tenants, Mark Vega of 66 Northrup Place, described him as an "absentee slum
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A self-sufficient government
By Brian Josephs | Oct. 21, 2012I'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.
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SA Assembly votes for employee approvals and elected officials' salaries
By LISA KHOURY | Oct. 18, 2012The 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.
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These hips don't lie
By CHELSEA SULLIVAN | Oct. 18, 2012Lifting 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.
