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'Tis the season to be scary

With Halloween right around the corner, students are in desperate need to be scared. One of the most well known haunted houses in the Western New York area is the House of Horrors, better known as the Haunted Catacombs.


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Not far from the tree

One of autumn's favorite pastimes is the organic, earthy experience of apple picking. College students should consider a refreshing, scenic walk while picking fruits from nearby orchard promenades, all within a half hour's drive from UB, with plenty to offer.


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Meet Mr. Mooch

He comes out of nowhere. He smells that pizza and asks, "Hey, can I get a slice?" He watches someone put their coat on and grab their pack of cigarettes.


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Beyond the goal

Most athletes are allowed to play whichever sports they choose, but when a mother's best interest for their child's health comes into play, many of those choices are pulled off the table.


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Hometown heart

When a high school senior is looking for the next step in his or her education, a variety of questions are posed.


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Machines of the future

An on-campus staff of 10 researchers housed in Kimball Tower on South Campus has been producing inventions to assist disabled and elderly people that can also benefit the general public.


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