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President Tripathi Talks with UB Community

By LISA EPSTEIN | Apr. 16, 2012

UB President Satish K. Tripathi met on Wednesday with students and faculty to discuss the last year in office and his vision for the future of the university. Tripathi was appointed in April of last year; "Realizing Our Vision, Transforming Our Future," was an open forum held about possible plans moving forward while Tripathi is in office. Tripathi talked about his plans to hire approximately 250 to 300 new faculty members to support the students - he hopes to bring in more quality students as soon as possible. "We must become better," Tripathi said.

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SA Senate To Begin Recall Process

By Rebecca Bratek | Apr. 16, 2012

On Sunday evening, the Student Association made the decision to start a petition to initiate recall proceedings against SA Treasurer Sikander Khan. The Senate would not be initiating recall proceedings as a legislative body, but as members of the student body.

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SA Treasurer and Vice President Present Application to Senate

By Rebecca Bratek | Apr. 13, 2012

Student Association Treasurer Sikander Khan and Vice President Meghan McMonagle did not need the Senate's approval to sign the contract for $300,000 with Virtual Academix, but they sought it anyway. Constitutionally, Khan did not have to seek Senate's approval before or after signing the contract because the Senate does not have to approve every expenditure he makes. The Senate may "approve or disapprove all budgetary line transfers with Student Association which are proposed following the finalization of the budget," according to the SA constitution. Simply, the Senate only has to approve money moved within SA's accounts, not money being spent to outside vendors. "All money spent by the Student Association generally has to be approved by the Senate in budget adjustments," said a senator that signed Khan's and McMonagle's document who wished to remain anonymous.

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For the Love of the Game

By TYLER CADY | Apr. 13, 2012

The "Dream Team" at the 2012 Olympics will be called the "Green Team" if Dwayne Wade has anything to say about it. On Wednesday, Wade stated that he thinks athletes should be monetarily compensated for their participation in the Olympic games. The Olympics are widely made up of amateur athletes who have to make due, improvise, and work odd or part time jobs in order to finance their training and participation in the games. For 16 years, Home Depot employed athletes part-time with flexible scheduling to give them the opportunity to train.

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South Campus' Avian Romance

By MARK DAVIS | Apr. 13, 2012

High atop UB's South Campus, there lies a love story. For the last four years, a female peregrine falcon - an endangered species of bird - has laid her eggs atop the Mackay Heating Tower.

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SA Assembly Discusses Virtual Academix

By LISA EPSTEIN | Apr. 13, 2012

The Student Association Assembly met on Wednesday to discuss the possible motion of recall procedures for two e-board members following an investigation into Virtual Academix. Nothing was decided. Present to answer questions were SA President JoAnna Datz, SA lawyer Josh Korman, and SA Administrative Director Mark Sorel.

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Vecchio to Become Alfred's AD

By TYLER CADY | Apr. 11, 2012

The athletic department has yet another job vacancy to fill as Senior Associate Athletics Director Paul Vecchio accepted the athletic director position at Alfred University. The move was announced on Tuesday, April 10.

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SA Scandal: There's No App For That

By Matthew Parino | Apr. 11, 2012

Student Association Treasurer Sikander Khan and Vice President Meghan McMonagle almost spent $300,000 of student money on a mobile application, but President JoAnna Datz stopped them. It's a good thing she did.

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Sexpectations

By KEREN BARUCH | Apr. 11, 2012

I recently overheard a boy complaining to his friends about one of his wild nights out at the bars over the weekend.

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"Student Association Runs ""Incorrect"" Elections"

By LISA EPSTEIN | Apr. 11, 2012

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.

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