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Promises Fulfilled

With bone-crunching punches and flesh-splicing violence, Eastern Promises is undoubtedly a satisfying experience for buzz-seeking movie-goers.On the surface, the film is a textbook thriller, but the fine psychological drama dwells beneath as director David Cronenberg (A History of Violence) brings a not-so-unexpected depth to the picture.The main catalyst for the plot comes when Anna (Naomi Watts, The Painted Veil), a mild-mannered English midwife, is given a baby that came from a young prostitute who died giving birth.The only clue is a Russian diary written by the late prostitute.

Professor demonstrates Aristotle's logic

UB professor of philosophy Dr. John Corcoran hosted a presentation and discussion on his paper, Aristotle's Demonstrative Logic, this past Thursday.Corcoran wrote the paper in a way that would be understandable to non-specialists so that the discussion could be open to all students.

Lafayette Square goes green

With Irish blood rushing through every member of the crowd and the sweet sound of bones cracking in the mosh pit, Boston's own Dropkick Murphys left Buffalo with a few scars that won't soon go away.Focusing on their two most recent albums, The Warrior's Code and The Meanest of Times, the band produced just as much energy as what's heard on their studio tracks.

Cross Country teams stomp competition in home meet

"We must protect this house!" yells the man in the Under Armor commercial. The men and women's cross-country teams did just that over the weekend.

Bravo to Bravo! Cucina Italiana

Bravo! Cucina Italiana is a new Italian restaurant at the Galleria Mall. Located next to the Cheese Cake Factory, Bravo!

"Educators, patients discuss HIV/AIDS"

Students from UB and Buffalo State College gathered this past Friday to discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS on society and the importance of safe sex.Sisters from Delta Sigma Theta hosted the discussion, intending to raise HIV/AIDS awareness and help educate the public.

The alliteration bowl

After three straight road games, the men in blue and white finally had a chance to perform in front of their home crowd.

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Friday Night Party? Who Cares?

Anyone would be hard-pressed not to call UB a "party campus." We hold two or more parties every weekend; any student who bothers to go to classes on Fridays will tell you that there are twice as many flyers for the latest party than students in class.Are we a party school?

"Student by day, employee by night"

With the price of tuition, gas, food and entertainment constantly on the rise, many students are taking increasingly drastic measures to afford a college education.

Speaking out against the silent killer

Students from both UB and Buffalo State College gathered on Friday the 21st to discuss the impact the AIDS virus has on society.

Violence on campuses nationwide

Another university shooting occurred last Friday at Delaware State University. Two freshmen were shot and wounded after a late-night dispute, and the shooter is still at large.After the string of shootings that took place in the late '90s, schools were at peace for some time.

Fire fueled by sincere love of rock for front man Mick Fury

When asked about his major musical influences, Fury front man Mick Fury cited an inspiration hot enough to melt the snows of Buffalo all the way from the band's distant hometown of Syracuse, New York."Sexuality is a huge influence for us.

Better ice that fat lip

In a gym full of sweat-drenched strangers panting for air, anticipation grows steadily throughout the opening sets, the audience crying out for musical salvation.

"Double the pleasure, double the fun"

Batman and Robin, Cheech and Chong, Lucy and Ethel. All three are iconic pairs that made each other better.

FSEC addresses emergency preparedness

With incidents like 9/11, the Virginia Tech shootings, Hurricane Katrina and the October Surprise storm influencing UB's Critical Incident Management plan, the possibilities for emergency preparation are endless, according to Beau Willis, executive vice president for University Support Services.Improvements in UB's emergency preparedness plan that occurred over the summer as well as future concerns for the University were addressed in a panel discussion held at the Faculty Senate Executive Committee (FSEC) meeting this past Wednesday."We're trying to promote the notion of UBSafe," Willis said.

Bulls hope for more backers

What peaks a college student's interest more than the word "free?" Student Relations is hoping to fill stadium seats for the football team's home opener against Baylor by giving away free merchandise.

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A terrorist threat in New York City?

When the tragedy of 9/11 occurred, the outpouring of international support was broad and rampant.

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Athletes of the WeekSophomore mid-fielder Alex Marrelo of the soccer team was named the male athlete of the week.