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Letter to the editor:
By CHRISTINE SLOCUM | Apr. 13, 2007I would like to note an inaccuracy in the editorial about Don Imus. Firstof all, his speech is not protected by the first amendment.
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Baseball comeback quelled against Niagara
By JOE COLANGELO | Apr. 13, 2007In a battle of local rivals, the Niagara baseball team made the cross-town trip to Amherst Audubon field to take on the Buffalo Bulls on Wednesday afternoon.Niagara ultimately came out on top by a score of 6-5, in a back-and-forth battle of local rivals.Buffalo (3-22, 2-7 MAC) and Niagara (10-13) had to fight the unseasonable weather, even encountering some snowflakes during the mid-day contest.
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Disturbia dips into past plots
By DAN MECCA | Apr. 13, 2007The ingredients for the new film "Disturbia" are pretty basic. Take a young rebel on house arrest, mix in one creepy and one overly attractive neighbor, a goofy sidekick and a pair of binoculars.
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I just heard the world
By JON SHAM | Apr. 13, 2007"O.A.R.! O.A.R.!" chanted the spirited crowd Wednesday night, arms waving high, as they waited for the heroes to take the stage.Thousands of fans lined the rain-soaked streets outside of the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center to see the increasingly popular rock/reggae/jam band O.A.R.The concert began just after 8 p.m., as the opening band, Telegraph, played a formidable set.
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"Get money, stay white"
By John Ranic | Apr. 13, 2007They can say what they will about Paul Wall, but the white boy can flow. Throughout his career, the Swishashouse MC has had his problems with people taking him seriously.
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A celebration of spring: UB hosts first annual Renaissance Faire
Apr. 13, 2007Hear ye! Hear ye! If you catch a bit of medieval-sounding language in the next few days, fear not - while it may be a student who's lost their mind preparing for finals, it's most likely related to UB's first annual Renaissance Faire.Scheduled to take place rain or shine, from noon to midnight on Friday, April 27, the Faire will be located on the special events field between Clemens Hall and the Commons."People are more than encouraged to come in costume.
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Sidelines
Apr. 13, 2007This Saturday will be the first chance for many spectators to see freshman wide receiver Naaman Roosevelt under center playing quarterback for the Bulls. Roosevelt and sophomore quarterback Drew Willy will be taking snaps during the annual blue and white scrimmage, where the Bulls' offense will take on their defense.
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UB strikes new oil to improve student health
By NICK PIERSIMONI | Apr. 12, 2007Students can now feel less guilty about choosing fried food over the typical healthy menu options on campus.
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"Big music, bigger hearts"
By LAURA BACELLI | Apr. 12, 2007The best thing to come out of Maryland (besides crab cakes and football) is the jam band Of a Revolution, more commonly known as O.A.R.
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Scoreboard
Apr. 12, 2007BaseballFriday:Toledo12Buffalo2W. TennisFriday:Buffalo7Akron0BaseballSaturday:Buffalo9Akron3Sunday:Toledo5Buffalo4
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Pwning Mencia
By John Ranic | Apr. 12, 2007Joe Rogan is one of those people that is either loved or hated. Some find his unabashed look at life refreshing and humorous, while others find his half-hearted motivational mutterings borderline obnoxious.
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Clarke decides to finish the job
By DAVID JARKA | Apr. 12, 2007Outside of the Florida Gators' national championship basketball team, it's not often you hear about student-athletes turning down the chance to play their respective sports professionally over continuing their education.But this is precisely the case for Andrae Clarke, who after finishing his final season as a forward for the Buffalo Bulls men's soccer team, received a try out with Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire.
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Evading the dining hall diet disaster
By NICK PIERSIMONI | Apr. 12, 2007Away from home and the comfort of mom's cooking, many collegians are tempted by the urge to splurge on the deserts and the high-carbohydrate meal options that Campus Dining and Shops (CDS) offers, thus leaving little room in their diets for healthier alternatives.When pants get tighter, sweaters get smaller, and students notice a bit of a bulge that wasn't there before, many blame the dining halls for their sudden weight gain.Finding healthy meal options in the dining halls is easier than one may think, however.
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Mr. Earth Day to speak at UB
By ERIN CRABTREE | Apr. 12, 2007Mr. Earth Day is trying to save the planet, but he needs help. By taking a walk over to Slee Hall on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.
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The Soprano family favorites
By MATT ZAJAC | Apr. 12, 2007As the HBO mobster drama gears up for its last hurrah, here's a greatest hits collection of the songs featured in the groundbreaking series that always held a reputation for having creative soundtrack selections.1.)"Glad Tidings"-Van Morrison2.)"It Was a Very Good Year"-Frank Sinatra3.)"Bell Bottom Blues"-Eric Clapton4.)"Funk 49"-James Gang5.)"I Wonder Why"-Dion & The Belmonts6.)"Con Te Partiro"-Andrea Bocelli7.)"Dirty Work"-Steely Dan8.)"I'll Remember April"-Bobby Darin9.)"Takin' Care of Business"-Bachman Turner Overdrive10.) "Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One mix)"-A3
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'Spintronics' could spin out of control in less than 5 years
By KATHLEEN METZ | Apr. 12, 2007In just five years a personal life recorder that can store a lifetime of events on an Ipod sized device could be a fact of the near future according to the Physicist Stuart Parkin.
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McCombe appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
By JOSHUA BOSTON | Apr. 12, 2007SUNY Distinguished Professor of Physics Bruce McCombe has been appointed as the new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) following a search that began last May.Formerly associate dean of the college, vice provost, dean of the graduate school, and most recently interim dean, McCombe has served UB in many capacities over the last 25 years."I think I have a very good perspective on how this place works, in particular how the College of Arts and Sciences works," McCombe said.
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Simulators give medical students hands on experience
By SARAH EID | Apr. 12, 2007In pain, a man clutches his chest and falls to the ground because his narrowed arteries restrict the flow of blood to the heart.
