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The Jackson six

In case you haven't been bludgeoned to death yet with the suffocating media coverage radiating from South Beach, Fla.

Bulls developing bad habits

Two straight losses is a trend. Four straight losses is a streak. Losing seven of your last eight is a big problem.The men's basketball team lost to Western Michigan, 85-64, on Wednesday night turning the ball over 22 times and shooting only 39.1 percent from the field in the first half."We got beat off the dribble," said head coach Reggie Witherspoon.

American Ballet to take the stage at CFA

On stage at the Center for the Arts this Saturday, 12 young dancers chosen by the renowned American Ballet Theatre will present a full repertoire of works - one of which was newly choreographed in Buffalo this week.Prior to the performance, artistic director Kirk Peterson and choreographer Brian Reeder will be indulging in a discussion held at 7 p.m.

Spectrum Cartoon: 2.02.07

A Student Union divided

Students were treated to free pizza in the Student Union on Thursday afternoon, courtesy of the UB NAACP.

Schedule

Track & FieldFriday: at Akron Invitational (Split Squad) , TBAM. BasketballSaturday: vs. Northern Illinois, 2 PMW.

"For aid, Buffalo's first in line"

In his first state budget, Gov. Elliot L. Spitzer proposed a significant increase in financial aid to the fiscally failing City of Buffalo.In a smart move, he chose to base state aid on poverty rates, population loss and property tax rates for municipalities.Buffalo scored high in each category, with a 36.6 percent decrease in population since 1970, a poverty rate of 26.6 percent and a property tax rate that's through the roof.In another admirable move, the governor also completely cut off the cash flow to wealthy cities, towns and villages across the Empire State, including that of New York City - deservedly so.Under the previous gubernatorial administration, Buffalo was oftentimes thrown to the wolves when it came to state aid, with the Big Apple getting our much needed capital.With a total commitment of $57 million over the next four years, this year's $12.8 million should serve the Buffalo well, but Spitzer has thrown in a catch.Buffalo must establish a performance plan for next several years.Mayor Byron W.

Davidson back in the spotlight

OIn Living ColorO comedian resurrects dead yet memorable persona

Hitting the snooze-bar

One of the hardest adjustments for me to make since leaving home a few, short semesters ago has not been adjusting to college-level academics or the pressure to combine drugs, alcohol and promiscuous sex.I needed to make a much harder adjustment.I had to start recovering from an addiction that's been affecting aspects of my personal, professional and social lives for much longer than I'd like to remember.

Sidelines

Buffalo to host Detroit for BracketBusterThe Bulls will welcome Detroit to Alumni Arena on Saturday, Feb.

Chicken Wing Dip

Ingredients:1/4 cup of Frank's hot sauce1 package of cream cheese1 package of shredded cheddar cheeseGrilled chicken, choppedPut everything but the chicken in the oven to melt together.

Smith looks to finish season strong

This is a big weekend for senior forward Parnell Smith of the men's basketball team. As a native of Indiana, Smith will be plopped in front of the television Sunday as his hometown team, the Indianapolis Colts, face off against the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl.As a senior in high school, Smith helped lead powerhouse Pike High School to a 29-0 record, as his team finished the season ranked No.

"'Smokin' Aces,' or just a bunch of jokers?"

The action film "Smokin' Aces," written and directed by Joe Carnahan, appears to have everything going for it.

Got Plans?

For the 13th consecutive year the Buffalo Bills will not be in the Super Bowl, but one will be hard pressed to find a Buffalonian not glued to a TV screen watching the Bears face the Colts this Sunday evening in Miami.For UB students, it's just a matter of deciding whom to cheer for."I'm rooting for the Colts because I hate the Bears," said Colin Kelley, a sophomore mechanical engineering major.

Scoreboard

M. BasketballWednesday:Eastern Michigan85Buffalo64

'The Conch' will leave you wanting moe.

With their newest record "The Conch," Buffalo's very own jam band moe. gives listeners a refreshing blend of playful melodies, spacey tunes and the stock jams.The guitar work is what stands out on this album.

Perks hosts presentation on Sudanese genocide

Gathered in Perks Wednesday night, students listened and voiced their concerns on a presentation depicting the mass killing and displacement of Sudanese refugees.Women's studies doctoral student Shavonne Wyche hosted the event in coordination with University Residence Halls to raise awareness about genocide in Darfur among students."When Sudan gained its independence from England in the mid-1950s, the country was divided into north and south," Wyche said.

Inside the opinion page

Three times a week for pretty much the entire school year, I - along with a team of 20 or so other editors and staff - spend upwards of 14 hours straight together.

Pacing back and forth

From crackling fire to children playing on a dock, Elizabeth Knipe's "The Pace" lends her long-term memory to a camera lens.

Thirty years later: The Blizzard of '77

The weather was unusually cold and snowy that winter, even for Buffalo, but nothing compared to the storm that rolled in on the morning of Friday, Jan.