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McCombe appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

By JOSHUA BOSTON | Apr. 12, 2007

SUNY 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, 2007

In pain, a man clutches his chest and falls to the ground because his narrowed arteries restrict the flow of blood to the heart.

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Words of Imus not the real issue

By Editorial | Apr. 12, 2007

Certain members of the racial equality movement seem to be stifling freedoms preserved for all Americans.

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Epic machinery

By John Ranic | Apr. 12, 2007

Joe 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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MY TURN

By JOHN B. SIMPSON | Apr. 12, 2007

I 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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Bulls backhand Zips

By ALEX RUBIN | Apr. 12, 2007

Losing 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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Campus phones to make VoIP switch

By DANIEL ROSEN | Apr. 12, 2007

In 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 earn a victory in Toledo

By ERIC LOONAN | Apr. 12, 2007

Rain, 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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Green program sheds light on campus environmentalism

By SUZANNE MODZELEWSKI | Apr. 12, 2007

In 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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Schedule

Apr. 12, 2007

SoftballWednesday: vs. Syracuse, 3 PM

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Engineers without borders

By JOANN PAN | Apr. 12, 2007

Masamichi 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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Why the Sabres will end the curse of Brett Hull

By ALEX RUBIN | Apr. 12, 2007

I 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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SUNY Distinguished Professors

By JUSTIN THAM | Apr. 12, 2007

Due to the influential accomplishments of four UB professors, the State University of New York Board of Trustees have named them SUNY Distinguished Professors.Colin G.

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Sidelines

Apr. 6, 2007

Softball doubleheader cancelledUB cancelled a doubleheader against Big East member Pittsburgh scheduled for Wednesday.

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Strong results for rowing team

By EVAN NEMEROFF | Apr. 6, 2007

The warm water on the west coast was just what the Buffalo rowing team was looking for. The squad participated in the San Diego Crew Classic this past weekend and finished in third-place in a field of 16 teams.The Bulls had to race in the preliminaries on Saturday to make the finals on Sunday.

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Nossov wins UB Council seat by slim majority

By JAMES RAYMOND | Apr. 6, 2007

In a close race that ended Wednesday, Ilia Nossov was narrowly chosen as the next student representative to the UB Council amidst accusations that he violated election rules.Nossov received 51.93 percent of the votes and his competitor Creighton Randall received 48.07 percent of the votes in the online election.Only 803 total students voted in the race open to the entire undergraduate and graduate communities through UBLearns - Nossov won by a margin of about 30 votes and the low turnout can be attributed to the lack of knowledge on the Council, according to Jen Wantz, Assistant Director of Student Activities."I think during the (Undergraduate Student Association) elections people are out in the open and they see what's happening.

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Fulbright 'New Century' scholars discuss disparities in access to higher ed

By NANCY NGUYEN | Apr. 6, 2007

Last week, 36 Fulbright New Century Scholars from 25 different countries addressed global problems related access and equity in higher education at a three-day seminar hosted by UB.

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Global Rocking

By JESSIE KELSEY | Apr. 6, 2007

Despite the fact that Jonny Dubowsky opened for Stevie Wonder when he was only 14 years old, he's not the stereotypical rock star.

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Both council candidates brought up on charges

By Editorial | Apr. 6, 2007

The student seat on the University at Buffalo Council is, by far, one of the most prestigious positions available to an aspiring UB scholar.It's unfortunate to learn that both Ilia Nossov and Creighton Randall, the lone candidates in what is usually a crowded race, blatantly violated election policy.A simple set of election rules and regulations was adopted by the Council of Student Governments to manage the yearly race.

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SWJ drops charges against Mendoza

By SILAS RADER | Apr. 6, 2007

Charges filed against SUNY Student Association delegate and recent SA president-hopeful Christopher Mendoza for allegedly giving alcohol to a minor were dropped by the Student-wide Judiciary on Tuesday.Mendoza, who was charged with unlawful dealing with a child one day before polls opened in SA elections, was "not surprised" by the decision."I wasn't distributing alcohol to any minors," he said.