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Seniors lead the Bulls' charge

Just three years ago, men's basketball forward Calvin Betts took Alumni Arena by storm as a freshman reserve from Rush-Henrietta High School. Appearing in 29 games off the bench, Betts displayed signs of dominance down the road.


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Football family fare

Treading on dangerous territory, Disney did football and made the unforgettable Remember The Titans. Prejudice, diversity, Denzel – it was all quite riveting.


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Media slant

Media bias is unavoidable. It is plainly seen on every network that claims to be the most fair and unbiased. That claim is inaccurate, as every reporter, commentator and political pundit has biases – it is human nature.


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Toussaint's debut

The rap industry is all about new faces these days, with Drake, Wale and Kid Cudi taking over as the new voices of hip-hop.


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Breathin' free at UB

Despite UB's smoke-free policy, UBreathe Free, which began in August, some smokers continue to light up outside buildings. But others have taken the university policy to heart.


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Big Brother is watching

There have been debates about whether the use of security cameras can actually aid in crime fighting. The debate has come to Buffalo following high profile arrests due to the aid of such surveillance systems.


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Postgraduate praise

While most recent college graduates are looking for work, either in graduate school or in their prospective job field, three graduates from the UB's class of 2009 have already found it.


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Police Blotter

11/1 - A person used a UB Card that another person lost by Frontier Road.


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Bulls drop ball to Bobcat attack

There have been specific plays that have sent the football team's season down a spiraling road full of missed opportunities. Numerous drops, missed tackles and turnovers have hurt the team all season long and have resulted in disappointment.


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Stalling talks

It has been five months since President Barack Obama went to Cairo and won over most of the Arab world with his declaration of justice. He stated that he would face down both Israel and Palestine in his quest for peace.



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