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Kickballs for Buffalo

As summer slowly fades away, taking its eternal sunshine, warmth and endless days with it, outdoor enthusiasts can get out of the swimming pool and travel to the field, preparing for their first kickball games with the newly established Kickball League of Buffalo.


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Tale of two games

A stretch of four Big East games is over and the soccer team returns from Milwaukee with both successful and disappointing results.


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Bullied by Pitt

Just a season ago, the football team thrived on forcing turnovers. As a team, it recovered 25 fumbles and picked off the opposing quarterback eight times. Its favorable turnover ratio translated directly into wins and propelled it to a Mid-American Conference Championship and a bowl game appearance.


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CORRECTION

In the September 11 issue of The Spectrum, the article 'Giving back after tragedy' incorrectly stated that the Sept.


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New study examines gambling addiction

With large discrepancies between states' gambling laws and weak jurisdiction regarding the availability of gambling to the public, it is easy to recognize some of the causes for the shift in the social profile of gambling.


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New tricks for an old dog

Two weeks into the semester, many students are already getting sick of the same old Putnam's and dining hall food. However, a walk across the street and past Starbucks may benefit their stomachs.


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Toy story: beyond Thunderdome

Director Shane Acker's film, 9, has the potential to rival some of the best Pixar films. Instead, it's one of the biggest disappointments of the year. While visually impressive, the script falls apart.


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Eight years later

U.S. history is filled with defining moments. They range from joyous occasions, such as July 4, 1776, to painful moments, like the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.


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"Fallen, not forgotten"

The City of Good Neighbors recently found out how it earned its nickname. Residents of the city and people across America witnessed the heroism of the Buffalo Fire Department as two of its finest made the ultimate sacrifice during a building fire.



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