Despite decreasing availability of resources from the university's main benefactor, the National Institute of Health (NIH), research funding has increased 11.5 percent during the fiscal year of 2006.
Justin Pierce draws in a deep breath, while Pat Nieler readies his camera. On the count of three, they both burst into a Knox lecture hall filled with hundreds of unsuspecting students who are concentrating on the professor before them."Everyone, listen up!" Pierce shouts, as a wave of faces turn towards the back of the room.
There are two strict regulations that exist in the judicial system to protect the innocent. First, people are innocent until proven guilty.
The Special Interest Service and Hobbies Expo, designed to promote both temporary and permanent UB clubs, was held in the Student Union this week.
Students marched on campus Thursday to raise awareness regarding domestic violence. Men were encouraged to don high heels and walk a mile in a woman
It's 3 a.m. and you've had one too many. Your cigarette break at The Steer felt like entering into the Arctic without a furry Eskimo coat.
Mother Nature must have her seasons mixed up this year. Mid-way through April, the Bulls still can't get through a home game without worrying about winter weather.
I'm turning the big 2-3 Sunday and I have to admit, I'm pretty stoked-big to-do at my place to celebrate-but what I'm really excited about is another year's birthday wish to throw around.I'm particularly excited about this one because with the NHL playoffs under way, I can use my wish to the benefit of every man, woman and child sick and tired of Sabremania.When I extinguish the candles on my birthday pastry Sunday evening, I'm going to close my eyes, clench my fists and wish for...But here's the rub-As much as I'd love to shove my wish in the face of every face-painted, jersey-donning front runner in Buffalo, I can't just up and tell you.
Great actors win Oscars. Great teachers win the Milton Plesur Award. On April 11, five faculty members - nominated by the students they inspired - gathered in the flag room to accept their due honors.
Classic comic book superheroes Batman and Superman joined forces in the Student Union on Wednesday, hoping others would be inspired to become heroes too.
This is the first of a two part series on the coaching profession in collegiate athletics. The second segment will be printed in Monday's issue of The Spectrum.Some of the most influential people in sports never suit up for a game.
This 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.
Hear 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.
They 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.
"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.
The 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.
In 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.
I 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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