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UB turns green with a spot of orange

After three days of flyer tossing and hand shaking, six of Progress party's seven candidates for office were elected as next year's Student Association leaders, including taking all three executive board spots - a far cry from last year's 10-vote victory margin.Peter Grollitsh, SA's current treasurer, and Ashish Abraham, current International Clubs Coordinator, took the organization's top spots Thursday night by 485 votes.

Schedule

BaseballFriday: vs. Eastern Michigan, 3 PMW. TennisFriday: vs. Bowling Green, 1 PMSoftballFriday: vs.

Sidelines

Nenova wins MAC Player of the WeekMiglena Nenova of the women's tennis team was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Week.

'Flying without wings'

With a voice that awed the audience and immense support from family and friends, Whitney Frazier felt nothing short of shocked when she took first place as UB's Idol Tuesday evening.The sophomore communications major almost won third when the Emcee of the event announced the wrong winner.

Bulls' home-opener bares no wins

Thursday afternoon the Bulls baseball team played a two-game-set against the Le Moyne University Dolphins.

Good housing is just a dream

If you're a student living off campus in Buffalo, finding adequate housing in a safe neighborhood is a nightmare.

This Weekend In Buffalo

Congratulations Progress and Redefine

Six of one, half a dozen of another - it's not so much who won the Student Association Executive Board election, more so than it is what actions they take once in office.Next year's administration is just as capable of screwing up as their predecessors, but here's a news flash for the e-board-elect: you don't have to spoil the next academic year.SA has a history of controversial leaders whose personal affiliations more often than not interfere with sound, unbiased leadership.

Dental students help patients quit smoking through counseling

UB's School of Dental Medicine is taking the next step in patient care by providing non-judgmental tobacco counseling for those who agree to quit smoking.The program is the first of its kind in UB's Dental School, and one of the few that exist in the country, according to founder Othman Shibly, D.D.S., assistant professor of periodontics and endodontics.

The Spectrum's 2007 Major League Baseball preview

AL East: New York YankeesWild card: Boston RedsoxFor the Yankees, starting pitchers Andy Pettitte and Kei Igawa should be upgrades over Randy Johnson and Jaret Wright.

FSEC addresses UB technology and its future

Dr. Peter Nickerson, chair of the Faculty Senate, announced Wednesday that Professor Risa Palm was appointed to the position of SUNY Provost and will join the UB faculty under the geography department.

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"Skeletons, out of the closet"

Ask any artist what inspired them to write a song, and you'll probably get a number of interesting answers.

Top shelf entertainer

Since the creation of the Buffalo Sabres there was Rick, and he was good. Scary good.Rick Jeanneret has been a Sabres broadcaster since their first year of existence in 1970.

Ferrell on ice

"Blades of Glory" is the type of movie Will Ferrell could pump out every other month. Just give him a mockable profession, a funny hairstyle, and let the cameras role; he'll do the rest.Ferrell ("Stranger Than Fiction") plays the part of Chazz Michael Michaels, a world famous figure skater who knows no boundaries and is bad to the bone.

The Spectrum Challenge: Week Three

With only one week left in The Spectrum Challenge, finding ways to avoid temptation and stay motivated can be the most difficult.

Rubber soul

Clusters of art connoisseurs and curious individuals waded through strings of people to view Buffalo artist Jack Drummer's alternative artwork at the Albright Knox Art Gallery.Drummer's work is nothing if not innovative; he creates pieces from scrapped rubber.

Calling for more backup power

UB spends between six and nine millions dollars every year to upgrade its residence halls, according to Michael R.

Disney College Program provides more than a magical time

For many kids, Walt Disney World is a far-away place where magic exists and dreams come true. Years later, on the brink of adulthood, some college students are realizing their dreams in a program designed to re-awaken their imaginations.The Disney College Program is like a paid vacation to Orlando, Fla., where college students work 30 hours per week at minimum wage jobs in one of the four resorts and get free access to all the rides they can handle.Students are provided with a fully furnished apartment, where reasonably-priced rent is taken out of one's paycheck.

Termin cut after 21 years as men's swimming coach

After completing the season winless in regular season dual meets against Mid-American Conference foes, Budd Termin did not have his contract renewed as head coach of the men's swimming team.Termin, who oversaw the program's transition from Division III to its current Division I status, was effectively fired after 21 years in his position."Budd Termin has given the University at Buffalo athletic department long and dedicated service and we thank him for all he has done for the UB men's swimming program," said athletics director Warde Manuel in a press release.