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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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"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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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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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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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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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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School of Management Undergraduate Minors Programs
By KATHERINE G. FERGUSON | Apr. 13, 2007As you know, the School of Management recently made a painful decision to suspend business minor programs as our major continues to experience unprecedented growth.
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Mr. Earth Day defends the environment
By JOANN PAN | Apr. 13, 2007The global campaign against climate change and the devastating results of global warming are not being fought hard enough in the eyes of Denis Hayes, Earth Day Founder and environmental activist.Hayes spoke Tuesday in Lippes Concert Hall, warning about the consequences of ignoring drastic climate change as well as the benefits of current alternative energy sources.A luncheon and discussion on climate neutrality led up to the evening lecture, where Hayes spoke as a featured guest for the "Greener Shade of Blue" campaign, sponsored by UB Green.Hayes started the lecture by sharing his appreciation for being in Buffalo, a city where fellow environmentalist Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as president.
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Why the Sabres will end the curse of Brett Hull
By ALEX RUBIN | Apr. 12, 2007I have something to get off my mind before I start my column about the NHL playoffs: I hate being an English major!
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Engineers without borders
By JOANN PAN | Apr. 12, 2007Masamichi Ikeda created the UB chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in fall 2006 after visiting Tanzania and witnessing the living conditions of its children.The senior civil and structural engineering major described the organization's first undertaking, called the Tanzania School Project.
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Green program sheds light on campus environmentalism
By SUZANNE MODZELEWSKI | Apr. 12, 2007In an attempt to encourage students to save energy and think a little more environmentally friendly, the UB Green offices are promoting their light bulb exchange program.This opportunity to "think green" was introduced in the Fall semester of 2006, allowing students at the Ellicott Complex to trade in their usual incandescent light bulbs for brand-new compact fluorescent lamps (CFL's). This program is provided free of charge.
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Bulls earn a victory in Toledo
By ERIC LOONAN | Apr. 12, 2007Rain, sleet or snow couldn't stop the Bulls men's baseball team from playing this weekend. While unseasonable weather has cancelled baseball games throughout the northeast, Mother Nature provided just enough relief for the Bulls to travel to Toledo, Ohio for a three game series with the Toledo Rockets.
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Campus phones to make VoIP switch
By DANIEL ROSEN | Apr. 12, 2007In the next few weeks, UB will begin converting the entire academic campus to the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone system.
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Bulls backhand Zips
By ALEX RUBIN | Apr. 12, 2007Losing is not something that the women's tennis team is accustomed to. The Bulls (12-2, 4-1 Mid American Conference) went into their match against the Akron Zips determined to put their loss against Western Michigan behind them.Buffalo accomplished this feat by winning 7-0, sweeping all three doubles matches and defeating the Zips in singles matches as well."I think it showed that we have some really good resiliency, and the team really got focused," said head coach Kathy Twist.
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MY TURN
By JOHN B. SIMPSON | Apr. 12, 2007I thoroughly enjoy being president of UB. But I do regret that I don't have more time simply to wander campus during the bustle of a typical day.
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Epic machinery
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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Words of Imus not the real issue
By Editorial | Apr. 12, 2007Certain members of the racial equality movement seem to be stifling freedoms preserved for all Americans.
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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.
