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Bullied by Pitt
By Andrew Wiktor | Sep. 14, 2009Just 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.
CORRECTION
By Editorial | Sep. 14, 2009In the September 11 issue of The Spectrum, the article 'Giving back after tragedy' incorrectly stated that the Sept.
New study examines gambling addiction
By Nicole Janik | Sep. 14, 2009With 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.
New tricks for an old dog
By SHANE FALLON | Sep. 14, 2009Two 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.
Picking sides: Farah vs. Student Association
By Keeley Sheehan AND Stephen Marth | Sep. 14, 2009Moving on.
Toy story: beyond Thunderdome
By ERIC HILLIKER | Sep. 14, 2009Director 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.
A silver lining
By Adrian Finch | Sep. 14, 2009For the fortunate, the first two weeks of each semester are often the easiest.
SBI Official Statement on Generation
By Editorial | Sep. 11, 2009Click here for SBI's official statement concerning Generation Magazine.
Eight years later
By Editorial | Sep. 11, 2009U.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.
"Fallen, not forgotten"
By Matt Mosher | Sep. 11, 2009The 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.
Maynard's second go-round
By David Sanchirico | Sep. 11, 2009Remember the first class you ever took here at UB?
Small town struggles
By ASHLEY HIRT | Sep. 11, 2009This summer I totally wish I could have been like Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana: The Movie as she sings her heart out to save her family's hometown in Tennessee.
Boys like beards
By John Ranic | Sep. 11, 2009Boys Like Girls were the sweetest little quartet atop the power-pop, Bracecore set.











