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"Suddenly more sentiment, less football glory"

Epic. Intense. Impressionistic. Powerful. Never has a band been more aptly named than Explosions in the Sky.This is why they were perfect for the score of the action-packed football drama "Friday Night Lights."The Austin-based instrumental rock quartet has been almost inextricably linked with the early 00's post-rock insurgence, which has garnered them frequent comparisons to Godspeed You!

The beggars' opera: Berlin to Broadway

The day the Berlin Wall fell, 11 brilliant youths at UB each had their chance to shine.As the Black Box Theatre's house lights dim, a ragtag line of impoverished street punks dive through the stage door, apparently hiding from the authorities.

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'Number 23' counts on conspiracy

Photorealistic, neoclassical, expressionistic - these are just a few of the terms one could situate with any of the 70-plus pieces of art work from Bruce Adams' "Half Life," on display in UB's Anderson Gallery.

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W. BasketballWednesday:Buffalo61Ohio47M. BasketballWednesday:Kent State68Buffalo64

Celebrating at the on-campus Big Easy

Beads, Cajun cuisine and loud New Orleans jazz were the order of the day at the Center for Tomorrow this past Tuesday.Students lined up to enjoy the festivities presented by the Campus Dining and Shops in celebration of Mardi Gras, inspired by the famous New Orleans festivities.The authentic cuisine highlighted the event, and even the most timid eaters gave rave reviews.

UBEntertained - really

Seth Prager and Seth Meyerowitz have been best friends since high school. Back on the South Shore of Long Island, their families live around the block from each other, and at UB, they have been roommates since freshman year.

This Weekend In Buffalo

Schedule

Track & FieldFriday: at Mid-American Conference Championships, All Day (through Saturday)BaseballFriday: at Nevada, 2 PMSoftballFriday: at UTEP Tournament, North Colorado, 2:30 PMFriday: at UTEP Tournament, 4:30 PMW.

Bulls shut down Bobcats

The only streaks that matter to the women's basketball team are the paw-prints left by the Bobcats on their way out of the arena.

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Viale named to conference all-academic teamSenior Eugenie Viale was named to the 2006-2007 Women's Swimming and Diving Academic All-Mid-American Conference Team.

Eggs on the fly

Engineering clubs gathered in the Student Union yesterday to demonstrate Newton's law of gravity for the annual Egg Drop Competition, as part of UB Engineer's Week.The objective of the contest was to fashion a package that could prevent a raw egg from breaking after being dropped from the third floor of the Union.

UBSAS phase II: Members aim to increase students' power

Approximately 30 students and other members of UB Students Against Sweatshops gathered in an empty classroom at 7 p.m.

Crapshoot for Vegas franchise

The center of gambling in the United States, Las Vegas, is marketed as "The Entertainment Capital of the World." It is also commonly known as "Sin City" or "Vice City" due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages at any time, and various forms and degrees of adult entertainment.

Separating historical fact from sports legend

The story of Jesse Owens and his part in the 1936 Olympic Games, better known as "Hitler's Olympics," is a complicated one, whose truth may be long lost in the annals of history and record books.

SA election petitions now available

It's that time again: election season. And if you're a student hurting to be heard, now's your chance to step into the spotlight.

Modern magic

The pentagram that hangs from a chain around Kate Dunning's neck elicits raised eyebrows from many people who catch a glimpse of it.

E-Week's bridge building brings heavy competition

The crackle of snapping wood and the thud of more than 30 kilograms of sand brought cheers and applause to the Student Union on Tuesday as Engineering Week's Bridge Building Competition took over the flag room.

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Two seniors named Athletes of the WeekSeniors Mark Budd of the wrestling team and Kahla Walkinshaw of the women's swimming and diving squad have been named the Athletes of the Week.Budd, the 15th ranked grappler in the nation at 133-pounds, was named for reaching the 100 career win plateau in Saturday's match against the Binghamton Bearcats.

Architecture professor appointed to federal commission on Erie Canal

Robert G. Shibley, a professor of architecture at the School of Architecture and Planning, has received an appointment to the federal Erie Canalway National Heritage Commission.