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China and Tibet relations

For 58 years, the Dalai Lama has been a citizen of the world. Exiled from his native Tibet, he seeks its independence from Chinese control.


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Update: Lockwood Library Cleared

University Police have completed a search through Lockwood Library and have found nothing, according to UPD. Amherst Police left the scene around 6:45 p.m. after a preliminary sweep through the building. University police cleared the building an hour later and it will remain closed for the remainder of the night.


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Boyer helps Bulls top MAC's best

There hasn't been much to love about the play of the men's basketball team this season. But on the eve of St. Valentine's Day, Buffalo gave fans a sweet treat to salivate over at Alumni Arena when Mid-American Conference leader Kent State came to town for a matinee matchup.


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Family drama

Extended families have always displayed aspects of drama and comedy, hate and love. The upcoming television series, Parenthood, showcases these tendencies.


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Track picks up five wins and two records

As the Mid-American Conference Championships quickly approaches, the men and women's indoor track and field team is trying to gain experience while working on individual performances. On Saturday, Buffalo competed at the Akron Invitational in Ohio to test its skills and see where it stands in the MAC.


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Raising Hell

Twenty-five years ago, magician, conman, and downright bastard John Constantine slyly waltzed into the world of comics. Now Constantine's original writer, Jaime Delano, returns to the character he helped create.


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Bulls fly high against Eagles

So far this season, the men's basketball team has played the role of both Jekyll and Hyde. The team started off the year playing at a high level, but has struggled recently, losing five of their last seven games.


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Hardly serious

In a world where comedians rely more heavily on self-loathing than anything else, one man has the guts to stand up and say nay.


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An inconvenient convenience

Being a music fan is an extremely fun lifestyle to lead. Unfortunately, it's also a very expensive one. And thanks to a recent merger in the business world, things are about to get worse.


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FML for optimists

'Today, there was this girl in heels running in front of me at school, and she slipped on ice. Trying to be a hero, I dropped my backpack and ran up to help her, but ended up slipping and landing on her leg. As I walked back to my backpack, I found out that I dropped my laptop and broke it. FML.'


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Reggie calls for a Sea of Blue

The Kent State men's basketball team rolls into Alumni Arena on Saturday afternoon looking to build on an eight-game winning streak. That winning streak started against Buffalo in mid-January.


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Let the games begin

Here is a glance at a few key sports to check out over the coming weeks. We've highlighted major athletes to watch and included the dates, so you know what you're watching and when to watch it.


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