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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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Worst on-campus dining

Note to self – never eat Asian cuisine at a not-so-Asian food venue. It just won't taste the same.


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Worst burger joint

Constipated? Too embarrassed to pick up some Dulcolax from CVS? Head out to Johnny Rockets at the Boulevard Mall – it'll do the job for you.


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Best Place to Live

Nestled away in the Southtowns, the village of East Aurora is considered to be one of the best communities to reside in throughout Western New York.


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Worst wings: Anchor Bar

We're not going to make any friends with this one, but the Anchor Bar, the so-called birthplace of the Buffalo wing, has let its quality lapse as it's played into Food Network stardom and become nothing more than a tourist trap. Simply put, the wings aren't worth the jacked up prices, slow service and endless crowds of out-of-towners looking for 'authentic' Buffalo wings while passing through the Queen City.


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Worst coach in Buffalo

Former Buffalo Bills general manager Marv Levy hired Dick Jauron in the winter of 2006 after the sudden resignation of Mike Mularkey.


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Worst place to 'do it' on campus

If you're sick and tired of your bed and want to find a new place to bump uglies, there are certainly some places you should avoid.


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