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"Today in UB History: Jan. 21, 1976"

Wilkeson Pub regulars who hit the Ellicott bar looking for fun, food and drink may become the lookees, if a Psychology Department experiment gets approval. According to Psychology Professor Norman Solkoff the test concentrates on the drinking behavior of Pub patrons.

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Engineering Building Named In honor of Barbara and Jack Davis, a Western New York couple that has given $5 million toward the construction and enhancement of the new School of Engineering and Applied Sciences facility, the building will be named Barbara and Jack Davis Hall.

An Unexpected Phone Call From President Simpson

By now, everybody knows that President John B. Simpson is leaving ? it's just that nobody knows when yet.

Academic Standards Policy Receives Overhaul

School was the last thing on many students' minds after their last exam finished. But while they enjoyed a month with no homework and sleeping in, President John Simpson approved proposed revisions to UB's Academic Standards Policy. The proposed revisions were made by the Faculty Senate Grading Committee last October and were then passed by the Faculty Senate.

UB Gives Students Best BA For Their Buck

New Course Program Addresses Mental Illness

Simpson to Stay While Presidential Search Continues

President John B. Simpson will remain in office beyond his expected retirement date of Jan. 15 while the search for UB's 15th president continues. Simpson announced his retirement on the first day of classes last semester during a press conference, citing cuts to the university and Albany's general attitude toward UB as being influential to his decision to retire.

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Tunisian Interim Prime Minister Unveils National Coalition Government Tunisia's interim prime minister on Monday unveiled a national coalition government that included three opposition leaders in an effort to bring stability to the North African nation in the aftermath of a popular uprising that ousted its autocratic ruler and sent shockwaves across the Middle East. But it remains to be seen whether the limited changes will satisfy Tunisia's discontented masses and prevent them from taking to the streets again.

This day in UB History! Men Allowed To Register For All The WSC Courses Offered

All Women's Studies College (WSC) courses will now be open to men as well as women this semester. Faced with total elimination of five courses labeled "discriminatory" by the administration, WSC members decided to change the policy which formerly restricted enrollment in these classes to women only. The five courses are ? Women in Photography, Art Studio for Women, Women's Automotives, and Women in Contemporary Society 213 and 214. Upon directing Admissions and Records (A&R) to reinstate the courses into the computer, Executive Vice President Albert Somit instructed A&R Director Richard Dremek not to include a "Permission of Instructor" (PI) prerequisite. Despite the changes, WSC representative Abbe Tiger stressed that the College's position on all-women's classes has not altered.

Killa Bees Swarm at Town Ballroom

For a couple of hours on Monday night, the Town Ballroom in Downtown Buffalo was transformed into one of the 36 chambers in the slums of Shaolin. The legendary Wu-Tang Clan brought vintage hip hop back to Buffalo for at least one night, coming through town on their "Rebirth" tour.

YouTube Videos of the Week

5. Double Dream Hands So this is where the teletubbies learn to dance. 4. I'm in your bed, Jay Jay, he's in your bed. 3.

The Art of Getting Lost

The world is entering an increasingly digital age when everything is based on the abilities of the latest technology.

Crispin Glover is Coming to Buffalo

He has been described as one of Hollywood's most eccentric geniuses and intriguing personalities. Crispin Hellion Glover, established avant-garde artist, director, actor, and writer, will be performing the extremely rare Crispin Hellion Glover's Big Slide Show (Part 1) and showing It is fine!

Police Blotter

Police Blotter 11/30?A subject was taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital after suffering a hip injury on a bike path. 11/30?A subject was taken to Erie County Medical Center from Richmond Quadrangle for an evaluation. 11/30?An iPod was taken from a Goodyear Hall room by an unknown subject. 11/30?An unattended wallet with credit cards was taken from the Student Union. 12/1?An unattended backpack was taken from Lockwood Library by an unknown subject. 12/1?An unattended backpack was taken from Lockwood Library by an unknown subject. 12/1?An unattended Macbook was taken from the fourth floor of Lockwood Library. 12/1?An unattended Macbook was taken from the fifth floor of Lockwood Library. 12/1?A subject reported being bothered by another student at Parker Hall. 12/2?A UB card was taken and used at a Goodyear Hall vending machine by an unknown subject. 12/2?An intoxicated subject was taken to Erie County Medical Center from Spaulding Quadrangle for evaluation and was also referred to the Student Wide Judiciary. 12/3?A subject was taken to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital from the Student Union for a finger injury. 12/3?An unknown subject pulled a fire alarm at Knox Hall when there was no fire. 12/3?An unattended wallet with credit cards was taken from a Student Union bathroom. 12/3?Two envelopes with a key were taken from Fronczak Hall. 12/3?Two subjects were referred to the Student Wide Judiciary for marijuana possession at Spaulding Quadrangle. 12/3?A natural gas smell was reported at Fronczak Hall and was checked by the fire department. 12/3?An unknown subject scratched a car window in a South Lake Village lot. 12/4?A subject was taken to Erie County Medical Center and referred to the Student Wide Judiciary for alcohol and other drugs at Goodyear Hall. 12/4?A subject was taken to Erie County Medical Center from Wilkeson Quadrangle for an evaluation. 12/4-- A subject was taken to Erie County Medical Center and referred to the Student Wide Judiciary for alcohol and other drugs at Lehman Hall. 12/4?Two subjects were taken to Erie County Medical Center from Clark Gym for head injuries 12/4?Jamar A.

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Assange Arrested, Denied Bail Julian Assange, founder of the WikiLeaks website that leaked thousands of secret U.S.

Government Turns to Invasive Searches to Prevent Terrorism

The Transportation Security Administration's new full-body scanners are causing an uproar among air travelers. Passengers are worried that the levels of radiation used to see through clothing are dangerous and may cause cancer. The TSA has worked jointly with independent researchers to issue statements assuring the public that the radiation emitted from the scanners is harmless and that a passenger would have to pass through a scanner a thousand times in a year to be affected by the radiation. "There have been some questions and criticism about the scanners," said Brett O'Neil, a local customer support manager for the TSA. As it stands, the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport has five full-body units in place. "Locally, we have gotten mostly positive feedback," O'Neil said.

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