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Spinning the dream
By Pamela M. Cyran | Sep. 18, 2009As the color guards' flags dance and spin through the air, creating a picturesque display of color and movement in their hands, passersby's look on in admiration at their matchless talent and skill.
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Victor E. Bull gets a new look
By Adrian Finch | Sep. 18, 2009The anticipation in the air was almost tangible on Saturday, as thousands of students swimming in a sea of blue cheered on the football team during its first home game of the season. When the team emerged from beneath the stands, smoke filled the air and Victor E. Bull took to the field, appearing noticeably stronger, leaner and more ferocious.
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Troubles for drinks with bubbles
By Editorial | Sep. 18, 2009There's an expression: 'Right idea, wrong execution.' The New England Journal of Medicine illustrated this when it published an article written by a group of prominent doctors and policy makers stating that a tax on sugary drinks would not only raise revenue, but also have significant health benefits.
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School's out
By Editorial | Sep. 18, 2009There are few things more tragic than a school official breaking the trust bestowed upon her by the community. Former Kenmore East High School Principal LuAnn E. Ostanksi was finally sentenced on Wednesday after being caught stealing in March.
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B-Rabbit comeback
By David Sanchirico | Sep. 18, 2009My mother always told me to learn from my losses.
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House passes biggest student aid bill in history
By Caitlin Tremblay | Sep. 18, 2009Despite the fledgling economy, college may become more affordable for many students beginning in the 2010-11 academic year.
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Bulls show fight in loss to Syracuse
By Luke Hammill | Sep. 18, 2009After winning just six games last season, the volleyball team has turned things around under first-year head coach Tom Kress. So far it has been a season of streaks for the Bulls. After opening the year with two wins, Buffalo dropped three in a row before exploding for four-straight victories.
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MCEER and Calspan partner to improve America's bridges
By ASHLEY HIRT | Sep. 18, 2009This fall, MCEER, the University at Buffalo's Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, and Calspan, a company in Buffalo internationally revered for aeronautics and transportation testing, will begin building two bridges in Ashford, N.Y. The full-scale bridge test will be performed to develop ways to improve the nation's crumbling bridge infrastructure.
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The ultimate liar
By Adam Danishefsky | Sep. 18, 2009In Hollywood, where it's sometimes easier to become famous from gossip and the paparazzi rather than acting ability, Matt Damon proves he deserves his fame with his role in The Informant!
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Similar past and futures
By David Sanchirico | Sep. 18, 2009If Buffalo's football program was a symbol of struggle in 2004, then Central Florida's was football futility.
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Alumnus dies suddenly
By Jody Kleinberg-Biehl | Sep. 18, 2009Tuesday night, UB alumnus Thomas Leone tragically passed away in Niagara Falls, according to brothers of the Delta Sigma Pi co-ed business fraternity.
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Resistance is futile
By Adam Danishefsky | Sep. 16, 2009Muse does not seem like the kind of band that would drastically change its style in any way. With each new album, it appeared that the band only had one major goal: rock out harder than it did the last time.
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Greed prevails
By Joe Paterno | Sep. 16, 2009It's that time of the year again. With the off-season in the rearview mirror, the National Football League kicked off its highly anticipated 2009 season on Thursday.
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Feds investigating SUNY for misused funds
By REN LAFORME | Sep. 16, 2009The federal government is investigating the University at Buffalo and other members of the SUNY system to see if the schools misused funding meant for specific research projects.
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For the love of cycling
By Matt Mosher | Sep. 16, 2009Singing and dancing in public. Taking random chances.
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A better Fetter
By Luke Hammill | Sep. 16, 2009A pair of Tonawanda residents once manned the goalie position on the men's soccer team, but the departure of one of its goaltenders has brought along an unexpected opportunity for the other this season.
