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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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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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Eight Cyclists Killed in Italy A man was arrested after his car plowed into and killed eight cyclists on Sunday.

Ringing In The New Year In Buffalo

Buffalo Ball Drop The annual Buffalo Ball Drop on New Year's Eve will take place at the Electric Tower in Downtown Buffalo.

Buffalo Events to Light Up the Holiday Spirit

Downtown Buffalo was hopping Saturday night as hundreds of community members braved the cold winter to come out and celebrate the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Fountain Plaza. This annual holiday event, presented by First Niagara Bank, was held at Rotary Rink at Main Street and Chippewa Street and marks the official opening of the free ice-skating season there. The festivities began at 5 p.m.

Avoiding The Flu This Winter

The most wonderful time of the year can take a turn for the worse pretty quickly if you wake up Christmas morning in the grips of the flu. As flu season nears, the staff at Health Services has a little advice on how to best avoid catching the flu and stay healthy for the holidays. Although it varies from year to year, flu season in Western New York begins approximately around late December, according to Susan Snyder, director of Health Services. "We will start to see flu on campus as students return for the spring semester," Snyder said.

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