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Don't start and you won't get
By ELVA AGUILAR | Oct. 16, 2012Most viral web videos work as great conversation starters - just not in terms of social issues or questionable morals.
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Quantifying the loss
By MEG LEACH | Oct. 16, 2012Any sports fan knows the feeling: the anxiety of not knowing, the pain of absence. Maybe your class ran late or you had an exam.
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UB embarks on research program with Zimbabwe
By SAM FERNANDO | Oct. 16, 2012UB 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.
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"Too little, too late?"
By ERIN ELLIS | Oct. 16, 2012Although 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.
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Swimming dominates Big Four rivals at WNY Invite
By ZHENNI LI | Oct. 16, 2012After 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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Election Cheat Sheet: Health care
Oct. 16, 2012President Barack Obama During his time in office, Obama has made health care reform a key issue. Obama has dedicated much of his presidency to providing insurance coverage to minorities who cannot afford insurance and attempting to cut costs for senior citizens.
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Mixtape Monthly
By DUANE OWENS, BRIAN JOSEPHS and ELVA AGUILAR | Oct. 16, 2012Rick Ross - The Black Bar Mitzvah Earlier this month, Rick Ross dropped yet another mixtape that went platinum in downloads and listens.
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SUNY releases Shale Institute's report
By SARA DINATALE | Oct. 14, 2012On Friday, SUNY released the report UB sent to the SUNY Board of Trustees regarding the founding and operation of the controversial Shale Resources and Society Institute (SRSI). On Sept.
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Cuts on campus
By SAMANTHA OLIVIA YUEN-MAK | Oct. 14, 2012Naderh Afshar changes lives everyday. Students walk into her shop looking for a change, and they leave with a new look and a satisfied smile.
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For the girls around the world
By LYZI WHITE | Oct. 14, 2012It starts with the choice to make a difference in someone else's life. It then becomes a movement to change the lives of those suffering through destitution.
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"Students underestimate flu vaccine, UB study says"
By CALEB LAYTON | Oct. 14, 2012The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates the influenza virus hospitalizes 200,000 people and kills 23,600 more each year.
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Word to Big Bird
By Brian Josephs | Oct. 14, 2012It's funny how things change in four years. Four years ago, I was a young and eager high school senior who was caught up in the aura of change Barack Obama brought during his campaign.
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The power of compassion
By Rebecca Bratek | Oct. 11, 2012Have a nice day. Four simple words with a simple message, but have you ever stopped to think about it? I'm sure you say these words dozens of times each day - I know I do because I work in retail - but do you mean them? On Wednesday, my communication professor explained how he says these words mindlessly each day, a courteous and polite habit, but he never means them.
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The truth behind Columbus Day
By AMI DIALLO | Oct. 11, 2012Last Monday, Americans all over the country recognized Columbus Day. They celebrated Columbus' discovery of the New World and the birthplace of America. Some students were upset by the holiday - some because classes were not canceled, others because it was the celebration of a serial killer. Columbus Day, a holiday celebrated in this country for over 500 years, is observed in 41 states, honoring the man that discovered America.
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Make it work
By RACHEL KRAMER | Oct. 11, 2012With her Polaroid camera in hand, she scrutinizes every aspect of the scene before her. Each shot costs $5; she has to make every photographic moment count.
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Shuffle off to Buffalo
By ASHLEY STEVES | Oct. 10, 2012"So long and good riddance, Western N.Y." I grew up in Chautauqua County in Jamestown, N.Y., a good 70 miles south of the City of Good Neighbors.
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Brown and blue
By CALEB LAYTON | Oct. 9, 2012With the presidential election drawing closer, Buffalo's highest-ranking city official came to UB with a message for students: get involved. Last Wednesday, the Black Student Union hosted Mayor Byron Brown in the Student Union theater as a part of political awareness week.
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Where to meet people and where to avoid people
Oct. 9, 2012So you're looking to meet someone in Buffalo and don't know where to start. It's not that surprising; UB's a big place, and Buffalo's an even bigger city. Whether you're looking for a significant other, someone to date or just someone to share a night (or two if they're lucky) with, it can be overwhelming to jump in head first.
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"Thrifting ain't easy: Second Chic, Buffalo's best consignment shop"
By SARA DINATALE | Oct. 9, 2012One of Buffalo's greatest fashion treasures is tucked away on Elmwood Avenue.
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Walk into Hand of Doom and step foot into heaven
By Rebecca Bratek | Oct. 9, 2012I'm a tattoo freak. I love looking at them, I love getting them and my whole body would be inked if I could afford it. And while I can't tell you much about piercings, I know a thing or two about getting tattoos - not only my own, but I've sat through several friends' experiences. I got my first tattoo not long after I turned 19.
