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Unexpected Laughs

Every college student needs to take a break and blow off some steam in a responsible way. Improvisational comedy is one such outlet that stressed-out students can turn to when they simply cannot stand to look at their textbooks any longer. "Improv gives me that outlet to be myself and makes others laugh," said Tal Kissos, a sophomore media study and communication major, and vice president of UB Improv.

B.Y.O.P.: Bring Your Own Pasta

When you hit the bars on Allen Street this weekend, bring more than just your thirst for good music and drinks.

PEEPSHOW: It's Complicated Presents High-Energy Art Show

For people who might have dropped the ball, or heart-shaped box of candy, on Valentine's Day this year: don't worry, Cupid is giving out second chances. Squeaky Wheel is presenting its fourth edition of PEEPSHOW: It's Complicated.

College Students Will Have Sex Regardless Of Education

Anyone who's been to UB knows that the school is very committed to sex education. Whether it's the free condoms that are readily available in the Wellness Center, or the comprehensive safe-sex programs that are taught both at orientation as well as throughout the year in the residence halls, there is a general commitment to making sure every student is as educated about sex as possible. Of course, this degree of education is hardly unique to UB.

Police Blotter

2/8?A suspicious person and vehicle were seen at 22 Hayes Rd. 2/8?An intrusion alarm was set off at 130 Putnam Way. 2/8?Larceny was reported at 12 White Rd. 2/8?An intrusion alarm was set off at 4 Frontier Rd. 2/8?Larceny was reported at 140 Core Rd. 2/8?A subject required first aid treatment at 170 Putnam Way. 2/9?Aggravated harassment was reported at 100 Core Rd. 2/9?Larceny was reported at 180 Putnam Way. 2/9?A vehicle was damaged in a hit-and-run accident in Flint Loop. 2/9?Disorderly conduct was reported on Augspurger Rd. 2/9?Stolen property was found on Frontier Rd. 2/10?An intrusion alarm was set off at 21 Hayes Rd. 2/10?Graffiti was reported at 160 Putnam Way. 2/10?A suspicious person was seen on Lee Entrance St. 2/10?Larceny was reported at 340 Putnam Way. 2/10?A vehicle on Augspurger Rd.

STARS Sheds Light on UB Experience

The UB STARS is recruiting. The Student Admissions Recruitment Specialists program is a group of approximately 50 undergraduate students dedicated to attracting and guiding prospective students and their families through the admissions process. "Basically, it's about going out there and giving a student perspective about what it's like to be a UB student," said Rajavi Parikh, coordinator of UB STARS.

"Craigslist Congressman Resigns, Republicans Waste No Time"

Erie County Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy told local media sources that interviews will be conducted on Sunday in Batavia to pick a replacement for Chris Lee, who resigned from his seat in the 26th Congressional District after a shirtless photograph of him surfaced in the media. Lee, 46 and married with one child, allegedly sent flirtatious e-mails and a shirtless photograph of himself to a woman whom he met on the popular website Craigslist.

"Today In UB History - Feb. 16, 1983"

The 19 year old drinking age that went into effect last December has had little effect on the student body as a whole because of the sluggish enforcement by university officials, but vandalism is apparently on the way down because of less drinking. "The policies put into place tend to meet educational standards," Associate Vice-President for Student Affairs and Chairman of the Alcohol Review Board (ARB) Anthony Lorenzetti said, with the enforcement of the drinking law being placed secondary. The first part of the implementation of the new law was a success because most students were aware of the restrictions for 18 year olds drinking alcohol, according to Lorenzetti. Students sponsoring a party must make sure that guests under 19 years of age do not bring alcohol to the party, or receive any, Associate Director of University Housing Garry Soehner said.

"Have A Happy V-Day, Not A VD-Day"

One in five college students has a sexually transmitted disease (STD), and more than half of all people will have an STD/STI at some point in their lives, according to The Center for Disease Control. Nineteen million new sexually transmitted disease cases occur each year, and almost half of these are among people between the ages of 15 to 24.

Point!

Dressing to Impress: Sexualizing the Workplace

Counterpoint!

Sex Briefs

Sex Exhibition On Display At London Museum

UB to Offer Sexual Communication Course

Local Concert Celebrates Buffalo Waterfront Development

The City of Good Neighbors has long been in debate over how to develop the valuable waterfront district into an area that promotes a center of green economic and cultural growth.

Powder Keg Festival to be Held Downtown

Downtown Buffalo will become a winter wonderland this weekend with the second annual Buffalo Powder Keg Festival, which begins on Friday and runs through Sunday. After the huge success of the Pond Hockey Tournament, which began in 2008, urban activists Newell Nussbaumer and Jeff Empric had realized the city needed to embrace the cold and snowy months.

"Today in UB History - Feb. 11, 2004"

Paul Hebert stared into the eyes of Meredith Viera, awaiting a response as 600 faces and intense spotlights focused in on them. "Is that your final answer?" Vieira said. Viera, host of the show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, rambled off a series of questions while Paul Hebert, a sophomore English major at UB, sat in the hot seat. "It's all so surreal when you're there," he said. Network rules prevented Hebert from telling The Spectrum how much he won on the program, which is scheduled to air at 7 p.m.

Videos of the Week

"Mubarak Addresses Nation, UB Reacts"

Worldwide media sources anticipated that embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak would step down from his post Thursday evening.

News Briefs

Brazil Pledges To Reduce Spending The Brazilian government has announced its plans to cut spending by 50 billion reais, the equivalent of nearly $30 billion.