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Nduka not enough

Lightning lit up the skies on Saturday at UB Stadium and sent a charge into a Bulls running game that had been missing in action since Buffalo's season-opening win over Texas-El Paso.


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Worst Main Street bar

If the house parties stop at Main Street and Lisbon Avenue, so should the bars. Although Broadway Joe's promises its devotion to the Buffalo music scene, it falls flat.


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Worst place to study

Commonly dubbed 'Club Capen,' the bottom floor of Capen Undergraduate Library is absolutely the worst place to study.


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Best transportation

There's always debate, especially on the weekends, about the most cost-effective way to travel around Buffalo. And to put it plainly, the best way to travel is in a friend's car.


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Worst politician

Byron Brown's reign at City Hall began with him balancing Buffalo's books. That single positive has since been outweighed by the negativity associated with his poorly planned actions since obtaining the post.


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Worst local band

Pop punk bands generally aren't the most original, but there are those that can put their own twist on the catchy lyrics and bouncy music that defines the genre and be able to call themselves a good band.


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Worst transportation

For many years, students of all ages have been denied effective transportation from the downtown Buffalo back to UB's South Campus.


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Worst on-campus personality

This semester brought a new appearance to UB's beloved mascot, Victor E. Bull. The once cuddly, approachable and huggable character that served as a welcoming committee for incoming freshmen and a riot leader at football games in the past has now adopted what can kindly be called a more realistic appearance.


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Best pizza

When the late night munchies kick in or the campus dinning services don't seem too appealing, Buffalo has a long list of pizza places to choose from.


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Best coffee on campus

If you need a comfy couch and a caffeinated pick-me-up after a rough day of classes, head over to Perks in the Ellicott Complex.


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Worst grocery store

Wegmans stands as a food heaven, causing other places to just stand in its shadows.


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Best local band

Looking for one of the best southern rock and hardcore bands around with a touch of local flavor? Look no further than Every Time I Die.


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Best place to get micro brewed beer

Instead of knocking back Keystones at a frat party or taking out a pitcher of Bud Light at the Steer, students can explore fair priced and excellent tasting micro brewed beers.


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Worst pizza

Its four locations are located well outside of walking distance from either campus and the delivery service is overpriced, takes too long and sometimes shows up cold with the toppings stuck to the top of the box.


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