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Athletes of the Week namedFreshman 149-pound grappler Jason Hilliard and senior thrower Sarah Vance of the track team were named Athletes of the Week.

Film by UB prof named to National Film Registry

There were no red carpets or designer dresses to be credited, but one of UB's faculty members has been honored with one of America's highest film distinctions.

Institute's name change conveys region-focused mission

UB's Institute for Local Governance and Regional Growth decided it was out with the old and in with the new, unveiling a new name and new policy at the start of the 2007.

Frank's Sunny Italy brightens Buffalo

For most of the year the sun refuses to shine in Buffalo - everywhere except Frank's Sunny Italy that is - and even with many choices for Italian food in the area Frank's glows seven nights a week.Located just outside Buffalo's Italian district at 2491 Delaware Ave, Frank's Sunny Italy has become a staple of good Italian food at an affordable price in the northern Buffalo area.Family owned and operated since 1990, Frank and Joe Sclafani have turned the restaurant into a family business to be proud of."It's great, the food, and serving the customers," Joe Sclafani said.

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"'Stop, drop and roll baby. You are on fire.'"

A man musters up the courage to walk over to an attractive female perched on a barstool, sliding up onto a neighboring stool.

Anyone but a Bush or a Clinton

Having refused a third term as president, George Washington offered the nation a farewell address in 1796, urging Americans to cherish the Union and to avoid the "baneful effects" of political partisanship.

Davidson headlines SA Comedy Series

The Student Association announced their upcoming annual Comedy Series on Tuesday with food, "juice pong" and free tickets in the Student Union"We use music and food to attract students over to the tables," said Jeremy Lyman, former promotions director for SA and volunteer.Word that TV and film comedian Tommy Davidson is this year's headliner, however, was the real excitement.Davidson will be performing Jan.

Ways to increase global warming

Great news for the Y/Z Generation of the outermost latitudes! Right now, a global miracle is in the works.

Schedule

W. BasketballWednesday: at Eastern Michigan, 7 p.m.M. BasketballWednesday: vs. Toledo, 7 p.m.

This Week's Theme: Math Rock

It is not uncommon for artists to qualitatively appraise the world in neat bits of quantitative imagery, often proving along the way that numbers are probably best left for the squares.01.

Bulls Prepare for Toledo

When the Toledo Rockets come into Alumni Arena on Wednesday night flying higher than the rest of the Mid-American Conference, the men's basketball team will not only hope to slow the Rockets down, but also bounce back from a rough launch of its own.The Bulls come into the game with a record of 9-9, 1-4 MAC, and while the Rockets also only have nine wins, they are 5-0 in conference.

Buffalo finishes second to dominate host

Cornell was not a gracious host this weekend, as the university hosted the Cornell Upstate Challenge for the men's and women's track teams.

School of Management wins Toys for Tots clallenge

During the fall semester under Residence Hall Association (RHA), each hall council raises money to buy toys for the Toys for Tots foundation to help bring a smile to a child in the Buffalo area.This year, the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) issued an open challenge to all the Academic Departments at UB to see which Academic Department would raise the most toys and money.

Life in a fishbowl

When Joe Citizen enters public office, his personal life inescapably enters the public realm.But does the same hold true for students elected to positions in the Student Association?Absolutely.The Student Association is a government that is meant to address the concerns of the UB undergraduate population, run by officials elected by the student body.

The lost art of choosing sides

Here's a dilemma that has lain dormant for a decade or two: Where do I drop the needle?Unless you're a heroin aficionado, this phrase probably doesn't make much sense.

Spectrum Cartoons 1.24.07

How they stole your marriage

My coworker Laura Dibbel publicly announced last semester that she's engaged to be married after graduation.

T.O. (verkill)

Too many times when I turn on ESPN and start watching something about the National Football League, I often feel like Ed Werder is shoving a No.

Revelation in remixes

When a talented recording artist keeps the faith album after album, it's an impressive testament to his devotion.