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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.

Spectrum Cartoon: 1.31.07

Respiratory muscle training improves diving performance

Over the past several years, UB's Center for Research and Education in Special Environments (CRESE) has done research based on the concept that the training of respiratory muscles is key aspects of enhancing athletic performance in divers.

An intimate surprise

The savviness of the Irish Classical Theatre paired with Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter guarantees a quaint departure from traditional theatre."The Birthday Party," directed by Greg Natale, is a theater production about middle-aged Stanley Webber (Todd Benzin) who is affectionately described by Lulu (Leah Russo) as "a bit of a washout." Stanley is staying at a boarding house by the ocean owned by the elderly couple Meg and Petey (Josephine Hogan, Gerry Maher). These uncanny roommates go about their daily business, which involves Meg asking Petey if his "cornflakes are nice," to which he always replies, "oh, very nice." The seating affectionately envelops the stage, creating a personal environment that draws the audience nearer to the player's dysfunctional antics.

'Conquer the world' without burning out

Some students can do it all. They pull off good grades in the toughest classes while finding time to work, volunteer and hang out with friends, but experts on campus say these classic overachievers could be risking their long-term health."It's all about a good juggling game," said Matthew Schwartz, a senior linguistics major.