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Kicking Tiny Tim
By None | Oct. 8, 2007In a move the Democrats decry as "cold and heartless," President Bush has vetoed a domestic spending bill meant to cover poor, uninsured children.
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Late night Scotland
By DEVON BYRNE | Oct. 8, 2007In lieu of all the stress and confusion associated with upcoming exams and the plethora of events for Spirit Week, many students' hearts were lightened on Friday as Craig Ferguson of CBS's Late Late Show entertained his audience with a hilarious and high-energy evening of comedy.Ferguson's stage presence was in full gear at the Center for the Arts' Mainstage Theatre, where he was dripping with energy and enthusiasm (or was that sweat?).His constant movement and mannerisms were reminiscent of the hyperactive greats like Jim Breuer or Robin Williams, but perhaps slightly less drug-induced.Ferguson was unashamed to recount his life story before the audience in his own funny fashion; from an early childhood spent with his crazy mother, to his experiences in rehab due to alcoholism, to his goal of becoming an American citizen, the brunt of Ferguson's critical and sometimes-contradictory humor was most often directed at himself.
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Scoreboard
Oct. 8, 2007W. SoccerFriday:Buffalo2Western Michigan2VolleyballFriday:Miami (OH)3Buffalo0FootballSaturday:Buffalo31Miami (OH)10M.
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No shortage of heart for men's soccer
By BRIAN MEINDL | Oct. 8, 2007Slow first halves never seem to be a problem for the men's soccer team, as it somehow always finds a way to come back late in games.Down by one with eight seconds left in the second half, senior midfielder Dan Stevens capped a furious Buffalo rally, which saw the Bulls score two goals in the final five minutes.
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Ohio road trip too much for Bulls
By STEPHEN MARTH | Oct. 8, 2007Drew Carey's "OHIO!" must be ringing through the ears of the Bulls volleyball team after their weekend trip through the Buckeye State, as the girls lost both of their matches to Miami (OH) and Bowling Green on Friday and Saturday, respectively.On Friday evening, the Bulls (2-20, 1-5 Mid-American Conference) visited the Miami RedHawks (7-7, 4-1 MAC) in a match with a much-needed conference win on the line.
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Four keys to being the dark horse
By ALEX RUBIN | Oct. 8, 2007As a good Jewish boy, I have learned the dangers of the kanuhura. That is why I am proceeding with care from here on out.With the Bulls halfway through their 2007 schedule, it is time to figure out who this team is.
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New leadership office focuses on volunteerism
By AMANDA WOODS | Oct. 8, 2007Students and faculty filled the newly renovated 235 Student Union - formerly a commuter lounge - for the grand opening of the Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement.According to Andrea Costantino, director of Student Life, the new center will enhance UB's ability to reach out to the community."Part of the University's mission is connecting our campus to the local community...(the office) will service the Buffalo and the Amherst community," Costantino said.
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HOMECOMING 2007: The sun shines on Buffalo
By SILAS RADER | Oct. 8, 2007"Today is a great day for a victory."Place Kicker Gerry McGroarty couldn't have been more right as he spoke to The Spectrum during practice before the big game.
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A dirt good harvest offered to UB
By LESLIE CHURCH | Oct. 8, 2007Nancy and Frederic Bryant are business people. They brainstorm ideas for a product, then design it, develop it and sell it to a target audience.
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Career Fest opens up a world of opportunity for students
By CINDY MORAND | Oct. 5, 2007Recruiters from prominent companies such as Geico, CVS/pharmacy, and Hershey Company were present at the annual Career Fest this past Wednesday.Students seeking out jobs and internships gathered around the booths scattered throughout the Alumni Arena gymnasium with resumes in hand, hoping to find an opportunity to enter the real world.According to Michael Rivera, the senior career planning and development associate for Career Services, Career Fest is designed to guide students toward employment after graduation and finding internship experiences."This event helps students come in contact with potential employers who are looking to offer internships, full, and part-time jobs," Rivera said.UB alumnus Jacob Glofka, an agency sales director for insurance company MetLife, which is the 37th largest company in the US on the 2007 Forbes Fortune 100, thought the turnout was low."I cannot believe that most UB students are not here.
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MAC title a realistic goal for men's soccer
By BRIAN MEINDL | Oct. 5, 2007With conference play coming into full swing, the men's soccer team looks well prepared to make a run at the Mid-American Conference title, but that doesn't mean they're going take it easy anytime soon."When you start MAC play everything is going to be close," said head coach John Astudillo.
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Stop. Don't tell us
By DEVON BYRNE | Oct. 5, 2007After listening to Soulja Boy's debut album Tellem, listeners will understand why some trends in music just shouldn't be followed.No matter how many times a song plays on the radio, sometimes it's necessary to step back and recognize that the rhymes in question may be worthless.
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"On or off the field, Griffiths knows how to use her head"
By ALEXANDER HUMMEL | Oct. 5, 2007She's got the grades, the goals, and on occasion, the gashes. Senior forward and scholar athlete Heidi Griffiths knows what it means to go all out, and she doesn't slow down for anyone on the field or in the classroom.
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Students struggle to attend Spirit Week festivities
By SILAS RADER | Oct. 5, 2007The annual toga contest in conjunction with Spirit Week was canceled on Thursday.Only one person showed up to the contest, which is open to all official on-campus fraternities and sororities, according to Student Association Entertainment Director Andrew 'AJ' Paul."We had some trouble coordinating with the fraternities and Greek life," he said.According to Paul, four fraternities signed up to compete.The cancellation is part of a larger problem, said Entertainment Coordinator Marc Rosenblitt.
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Spilling out through the speakers
By GARRETT CARLSON | Oct. 5, 2007The story starts with a boy and his guitar. In the case of The Spill Canvas front man Nick Thomas, it was that guitar that set him on what would become a very successful, but constantly evolving, musical journey.
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Big things come in small packages
By David Sanchirico | Oct. 5, 2007If you attended a men's soccer game, you would notice that one of the Bulls' best players is a little small of stature.
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Health problems and sexually transmitted diseases: Part Two
By STEPHANIE SCIANDRA | Oct. 5, 2007Among the most common consequences of risky sexual behavior are health problems, especially sexually transmitted diseases.
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Porn and Politics
By Editorial | Oct. 5, 2007State Legislator shows nude image during presentationState legislator Matthew Barrett (D-Ohio) woke up sleepy high school students when his lecture displayed an image of a nude woman instead of his civics lesson.
