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"Student Association Runs ""Incorrect"" Elections"

Editor's note: This story was held after the SA elections because of The Spectrum's ongoing investigation into SA Treasurer Sikander Khan's and Vice President Meghan McMonagle's signing of a questionable $300,000 contract for a mobile application. All quotes and information attributed to McMonagle was obtained before Thursday, when the SA released its investigation into the contract.

Divided Teams Win Along Coastline

The men and women's track teams both split up last weekend so members could compete at different events across the country. However, every squad had similar results.

African American Studies Professor Reflects on Trayvon Tragedy

The Trayvon Martin case has just about everybody talking, and according to Dr. Kushal Bhardwaj, an adjunct professor in the African American Studies department, history seems to be repeating itself.

UB to Establish Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics

As natural elements grow scarcer, synthetic materials have become integral to the furthering of technology. Soon, UB will be contributing to the discovery and innovation of these new materials.

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Will Not Remove 'Basis of Faith'

Today (Wednesday) marks the deadline for the UB chapter of the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to submit an amended constitution to the UB Student Association, but the group won't yield to all the SA's stipulations, thus risking derecognition and a possible court battle.

Commission Finds UB Lacks Gender Equity Among Faculty

UB's commitment to women's equity and diversity fell short of expectations during a recent evaluation by a school-sponsored commission, and faculty and staff are not happy about the poor results.

SA Announces Spring Fest Performers

About a week after rumors broke out, the Student Association finally confirmed that the Teflon Don, "Rack City," and Ghetto Fab were coming to UB. SA announced that rappers Rick Ross, Tyga, and Fabolous were coming to Buffalo for this year's Spring Fest on April 29.

"Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, Visits UB"

Students, faculty, and Buffalo residents filled UB's Center for the Arts on Thursday to hear Mary Robinson - former president of Ireland and former high commissioner of human rights at the U.N. - speak as a guest lecturer for the 25th-annual Distinguished Speaker Series.

"UB Makes the ""Reasonable"" Choice"

Nerves ran high in 350 Student Union on Thursday evening as three parties awaited the results of the Student Association election.

"SA Can't Agree on How to Use $300,000"

The Student Association Senate voted Thursday to move $300,000 within its budget, but it couldn't agree on how to use the funds.

Locking Lips 101

Buffalo News Reporter Offers Advice to Undergrads

On Monday, Buffalo News reporter Charity Vogel spoke to English majors about their prospective careers and how to utilize a liberal arts degree.

Meet the MVP Party

On Monday, The Spectrum introduced you to all of the candidates from the Reason and United parties in the Student Association elections, after we got a chance to meet them on Sunday.

$20.12: Eat Affordably During Restaurant Week

SA Elections Kick Off

It's that time of year again - Student Association election season. Candidates and their campaign mates swarm the Student Union, and most students seem to walk faster or have that important phone conversation instead of grabbing every flier that is thrown in their faces.

Meet The Candidates

Candidates for President 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 the Student Association.

Common Council Approves Underage Ban for Entertainment District

Spectrum Elects New Editor in Chief -- VIDEO

Hillel Door Vandalized With Anti-Semitic Inscription

On Saturday, a swastika and the words "f*** Jews" were discovered carved into the door of the Hillel of Buffalo office, located in the Commons. The Hillel of Buffalo banner was also stuffed into a garbage can and brochures were missing. Hillel is a student group designed to bring together students of the Jewish community and exists on most college campuses, according to Hillel of Buffalo President and junior political science major Jonathan Grunin.