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From the editor:

This week, both The Spectrum and Generation continued a long-time tradition for our respective publications: we printed our endorsements for the Student Association elections.After interviewing and examining the entire field of candidates vying to be our next leaders, our editorial boards decided on who we believe to be the best men and women for our collective future - and we shared our opinions with our readers.Even though we both went through a similar process, SA saw our two publications very differently; The Spectrum was considered an approved organization to endorse candidates, Generation was not.Here's why.SA policy mandates that candidates running for office may only be endorsed by groups that have SA's prior approval.

Baseball still skidding

Heading into last weekend's battle with Central Michigan, the Buffalo baseball team was holding a 1-12 record, yet the Bulls had a chance for a fresh start with the beginning of Mid-American Conference play.

That albino can flow

The hottest thing to come out of Wisconsin since cheese goes by the name of Brother Ali. With his third release, "The Undisputed Truth," Ali sets out to prove that he isn't just another Albino rapper trying to ride his lack of skin pigmentation to the big time.Sounding like a mixture between Ice Cube and A2J, Brother Ali showcases his agile yet laid back flow over 15 tracks with the help of Rhymesayer producer Ant, whose trademark reigns over soul infused funk.

Here are the facts

Henry Kissinger once said, "University politics are vicious precisely because the stakes are so small." When it comes to UB Student Association politics, Kissinger couldn't have been more right.On Tuesday Student Association Vice President Leslie Meister posted a Facebook note damning running mates Peter Grollitsch and Ashish Abraham of the Progress party - the party she ran against last year - with no other intent than to state her disapproval of them.

"In Love and War, (without the love)"

Over the course of American history many wars have taken place, and coupled with every war there is artistic expression.

Woes continue for softball team

The 2007 season has only gotten worse for the Buffalo softball team. Participating in the Indiana University Classic this past weekend, the Bulls lost all five games that they played.

Proving dreams can come true

It's not often you get to live out a childhood dream, or grow up to be exactly what you want to be.

Roots to headline Spring Fest

The stage is set for this year's Spring Fest, and officials say they are bringing not only a full buffet of rock to the table, but a full festival of activities.

"One withdraws early, one begins late"

When the Student Association election polls opened Tuesday at 10 a.m., the Progress party's candidates for president and vice president had it easy - they were the only top job hopefuls on the ballot.The Greater Tomorrow party's duo, Robert Mercurio and Scott Swamback, vying for president and vice president respectively, resigned from the race on Monday.Christopher Mendoza, the leader of UB Redefine, was also absent from the field of candidates, but not by choice.

Congressional expedition

While my beach-bound counterparts took to the sands in Florida this spring break, two friends and I set out on a different mission.

Schedule

BaseballWednesday: at LeMoyne (Double-header) , 1 PM

UB Council elections begin Monday

There is one spot for a student representative on the UB Council, and the two candidates competing for the position this year have until April 4 to round up last-minute support.Student elections for the high-profile advisory board to UB President John B.

Avoid temptation and stay motivated in a few easy steps

No matter your age or size, losing weight is hard. Avoiding temptation and staying motivated can be even harder, especially when it's much easier to relax in front of primetime television wash after a stressful day.How do you drive past your favorite fast food restaurant without stopping?

Picking a winner

Voting polls for the 2007 Student Association elections open tomorrow, and while candidates may be holding their breath for a few days, undergraduate students should be taking in a collective sigh of relief, as this year's candidate pool seems stronger than it has been in years.With that being said, The Spectrum's editorial board recently met with the candidates to see whom this publication would be endorsing.

Sidelines

After losing in the first round of the women's tournament the past two years, the Bowling Green Falcons finally got the chip off their shoulders and represented the Mid-American Conference into the round of 16.

UB students take to the track at Relay for Life

Nearly a thousand footsteps on the floor of Alumni Arena began the 12-hour stride against cancer at the American Cancer Society's (ACS) Relay for Life this past Friday.Following thanks from representatives of the ACS, UB basketball head coach Reggie Witherspoon took the stage alongside UB's mascot Victor E.

Letter To The Editor

As a former chief financial officer and director of administration for a 1,000 person public agency, I think I can speak with some authority about the importance of good communications and reasoned decision-making in the management of large-scale organizations ("UB School of Management eliminates business minor," March 23). In my view, this was certainly not a shining moment for top school administrators who appear to have acted in secret and withheld important information from affected students without regard for its impact.

"Bulls remain inconsistent, drop MAC opener"

With only six games remaining on its schedule, the men's tennis team is struggling to keep its head above water.

Spectrum Cartoon:3.26.07

Rayshon Higgins: Man of mystery

Track star Rayshon Higgins has made a career out of soaring through the air. That's quite fitting for a man that is willing to go wherever the wind may take him.You read his name in the Spectrum for his performance in last weekend's track meet.