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Confident Bulls blast Rockets
By EVAN NEMERO | Oct. 15, 2007A three-point favorite going into the game, the Buffalo Bulls proved that they are suddenly a force to be reckoned with in the Mid-American Conference.Taking advantage of great field position in the first quarter, the Bulls took a large first quarter lead and did not look back, defeating the Toledo Rockets 43-33 at UB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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"Land of the Free, Home of the Lawsuits"
By Editorial | Oct. 15, 2007As the six month anniversary of the Virginia Tech massacre approaches, a potential lawsuit looms over the state of Virginia.
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Clowns and food highlight Family Weekend circus party
By KATE BOWES | Oct. 15, 2007The aroma of peanuts, sausages and cotton candy - mixed in with other circus- themed treats - filled the air around UB stadium on Saturday as UB parents and students were treated to a circus party.Food and entertainment were provided to the family and friends of UB students as part of the campus celebration that is Family Weekend.
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Confident Bulls blast Rockets
By EVAN NEMERO | Oct. 15, 2007Willy and the offense would continue to add to the scoreboard as well. With 4:22 left in the first half, Willy connected with Jackson again on a 16-yard touchdown pass.
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Conform to the Presidential diversity
By DAN MECCA | Oct. 15, 2007You'd think we'd all be proud; so many different candidates, so many different genders and ethnicities.
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Streibing for victory
By STEPHEN MARTH | Oct. 12, 2007A great deal of responsibility is given to anyone with the title senior in front of their name for a multitude of reasons.
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Correction
By Editorial | Oct. 12, 2007On Monday, Oct. 8 a picture of Lynn Kozlowski was incorrectly labeled as Paul Luce.
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Professional drag show entertains and raises awareness of gay marriage issue
By CHENG CHRONG | Oct. 12, 2007Men in dresses provided both entertainment and political awareness as part of Coming Out Week's annual Professional Drag Show at UB.The event, hosted by LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Alliance), attracted a mixed crowd of over 100 straight, gay, lesbian and transgender people to the Student Union lobby on Wednesday.According to Onel Abreu, LGBTA treasurer, the drag shows offer students a chance to see and understand the gay community by taking part in an activity that involves people who are "out of the closet," and it helps the club raise awareness in the UB community."This event is to support those who are struggling to come out, and making it known to the community that...we are here (for support)," Abreu said.The LGBTA also lobbied UB students to sign a petition for a gay marriage bill, which the club plans to send to New York State Senators Antoine Thompson, Bill Stachowski and Joseph Bruno."Our main goal is to bring it out to the State Assembly and bring it to their doorstep in Albany," said Michael Skvarch, vice president of LGBTA.According to Christian Soto, LGBTA president, the petition emphasizes the importance of providing rights, benefits and protection for gay couples and their families.
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Bulls look to pocket the Rockets
By ALEX RUBIN | Oct. 12, 2007Halfway through the 2007 football season, the Bulls find themselves in an unfamiliar position: first place.
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Bulls power through Can Am Invitational
By EVAN NEMEROFF | Oct. 12, 2007Domination is word one might use to describe the success that the women's tennis team experienced at the Can Am Invitational last weekend.Eight Bulls made it to the championships in doubles and singles play.
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Students can travel cheap in their own backyard
By KEELEY SHEEHAN | Oct. 12, 2007UB graduate student and avid traveler Benjamin Breault taught students how to tour the country on a dime this past Tuesday at the Travel USA workshop.Breault, a Hostelling International representative, has been able to experience historical and cultural centers of the United States such as New York City, Washington DC and Philadelphia on a college student's budget by staying in hostels rather than hotels.According to Ellen Dussourd, director of International Student and Scholar Services, the event's sponsor, most students are familiar with the idea of staying in hostels in Europe, but are unaware that there are numerous hostels in the United States, as well.
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Combating on-campus calories
By VICTORIA ORERO | Oct. 12, 2007Satisfying your cravings on campus isn't easy when you're looking for a meal that won't saddle you with saddlebags.
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Working your wardrobe
By KRISTEN DEANGELI | Oct. 12, 2007"Business casual" may seem like a walking contradiction, but in reality it's quickly becoming one of the most common dress codes for the working class.
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What's going on out there?
By STEPHEN MARTH | Oct. 12, 2007For those who took a vacation to another planet on Monday, allow me to fill you in on what you missed.
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Videogame tunes become symphonic
By DANIEL YELLIN | Oct. 12, 2007Whether it's the power and passion of the more recent blockbuster games or the exciting nostalgia of the sentimental classics people played growing up, Video Games Live promises to be an excitingly original concert experience.
