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All I want for Xmas is a GM

Back in September, the Bills ship hoisted its masts and was ready to set sail for Super Bowl XLIV in Miami. But 13 weeks into the NFL season, the mighty red, white and navy blue vessel hasn't left the dock.


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"Cuts make UB stumble, but not fall"

The UB Council met on Monday morning to discuss how the recent budget cuts would affect the UB 2020 plan. UB officials are trying to remain optimistic despite further budget cuts and student protests.


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Correction

The article 'Four students injured in car accident' in Monday's issue of The Spectrum mistakenly states that four students who were injured in the accident were transported to the hospital. Only two students went to the hospital. In addition, they were taken to Erie County Medical Center, not Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. The Spectrum regrets these errors.


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Rap and reality

Chris Brown is back to business with his third studio album, Graffiti. Since his notorious celebrity scandal with Rhianna, he's anything but shy when it comes to talking about his feelings toward his ex.


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Soldier's home

The harrowing effects of wars on those who have fought in them is a topic that has been studied onscreen for decades. However, director Jim Sheridan is putting a new spin on the age-old story with his new film, Brothers.


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Copenhagen congregation

The more then 100 world leaders attending the two-week summit that started in Copenhagen on Monday actually have a chance to see create progress in the battle against climate change.


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The 'new' New Englewood grocery

The New Englewood Grocery on the corner of Englewood Ave. and Eley Place – a one-stop shop for students' beer and 12-pack Ramen noodles fix – has had a bittersweet few months this fall semester.


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Bundles of books

With the holidays right around the corner, it's no small comfort to know that the book world has plenty to offer this season, even for the most fickle readers.


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No job for smokers

Live long enough and chances are you'll see people do some ridiculous things. It's unavoidable, mainly because it's part of human nature.


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Blotter

12/1 – Snowballs broke a window at Richmond Quadrangle.


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Weirdo magnet

I have come to the conclusion that I must be an approachable person, as I often find myself in conversation with an odd assortment of peculiar individuals. They are attracted to me, and I have yet to discover the reason why. If I knew the trait I possessed that led people to begin disturbing conversations with me, I would discard it in a heartbeat.


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Winning by a hair

Typically when it comes to swimming, the cardinal rule – aside from waiting 15 minutes after you eat – is the less body hair, the better.


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Off-guard

The robbery film Armored is nothing more than a 90-minute jungle gym filled with plenty of action and decent thrills. If you like that sort of thing, the movie could be worth your while.


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Holiday inspired celebration

The Buffalo Convention Center was full of energy Saturday night as 650 UB students traded in UGG boots for heels and sweats for formal dresses to celebrate the end of the semester.


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Santa swing

With a heart of gold and voice straight out of the '60s, John Stevens slid onto American Idol back in 2004 and into the hearts of Buffalo natives across the country. After a relatively unsuccessful release with Maverick Records and the decision to go to the Berklee College of Music, Stevens has started over in a way, with step one being footed back home.


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