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And the winner is...

The leaves on the trees are gone and the weather is getting colder which means one thing in the world of college sports, a new season.

"Book prices, on-campus safety top forum discussions"

Students and club representatives had the ear of the Student Association in an open forum this past Wednesday - concerns over the general welfare and status of the university, citing concerns over the rising prices of textbooks and the safety lighting on North and South Campus were all raised by over 50 people in attendance.Shannon Palermo, assistant director of academic affairs, said that efforts are being made to address the issue of textbook costs.

A post-election Boxing Day

Poor strategeryThe Bush administration has been all but concise when it comes to proposals and plans for many government issues recently.

Tracking mud in the CFA

A strange figure trudges down the sidewalks of Manhattan. It weaves its way through the crowded subways and stands on street corners.

Protest at what cost?

Hold a sign, say some chants, post some fliers, give biased statistics, have a protest, hold a flag upside down and then go home to sleep safe in your bed.Is that courage, bravery or compassion?Train for months, say goodbye to family and friends, go to war and risk your life for others, sleep on the floor in the cold and the heat.

On-campus voter turnout 6%

After months of intense campaigning and heated debates, Election Day this year brought more than a close race between democrats and republicans.

Bulls' youth movement paying off

New beginnings bring the promise of new hope for the Buffalo men's and women's swimming teams this season.

Playlist

-These songs deliver political salvation to the confused and uncertain during election time. - Matt Manera1.

College cuisine: The Rachael Ray way

Being away from home is hard. Cooking a healthy meal between classes and work can be even harder.

SA sets high standards for semester's end

As students and faculty gear up for the final stretch of school this semester, the Student Association is also preparing for the last of the season's activities and taking pride in its success thus far.Leaders of SA say they have made an impact on the student body through efforts such as bringing free events for undergraduates, buying more SA vans for club use and extending the hours of operation in both Capen and Health Science libraries.

The diary of an underdog

For those not in the know, "taking it to the tree-line" is a phrase coined by the Marines. It describes a situation when two opponents wrestle each other until one person taps out.

Tenacious time capsules

They released their first album when the majority of UB students were learning how to tie their shoes, which means it shouldn't be long before these veterans strut on stage wearing Velcro orthopedics.The Black Crowes, a blues-rock band from Georgia, performed Monday night at the Center for the Arts for a buoyant audience ranging from baby boomers to ripened beatniks.

Spectrum Cartoon: 11.08.06

Abandonment of apathy

With a consistently low voter turnout at elections like the student mandatory fee referendum and once-bustling Student Association forums being cancelled due to lack of interest, sometimes it feels like the only thing students know how to do is to complain about an issue rather than commit to enact change; and it is nice to see, even though it is only a small portion of the UB student body, that some students are trying to do something for an issue that they feel strongly about.

Bulls look to zip to another win

Coming off their most impressive and dominating victory of the season over Kent State, the Bulls will look for back-to-back wins for only the second time since joining Division 1-A.

Tragedy in any language

Anything that happens today can result in disaster tomorrow. Such is the case in Alejandro Gonzalez's drama "Babel," as he takes the concept of a chain-reaction to epic proportions.The film's abstract and philosophical plot is similar to that of Gonzalez's previously acclaimed feature "21 Grams." The storyline races around and keeps the audience's constant attention, steadily building up momentum as each story draws closer to its inevitable climax.

Ignoring international genocide

In high school, all of my history teachers told me that had it not been for crippling international diffidence, the Holocaust could have been prevented.

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