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This Day & Age say farewell

The Tonawanda-based rock and indie band This Day & Age will say goodbye Saturday at a farewell concert at Club Infinity.

"Terrorism, nationalism and patriotism defined by politics"

The use of torture by the government may not be ancient history, according to a recent film seminar.

Sometimes a gorilla is just a gorilla

After receiving harsh criticism from black community leaders, Buffalo's emerging minor-league basketball team will be changing their logo from a silverback gorilla to an imaginary, black panther-like creature.A storm of criticism, led by NAACP leader Frank Mesiah, labeled the seemingly harmless gorilla as an unacceptable symbol of bigotry - the term "monkey" or "gorilla" can be a racial slur against African Americans - yet the motive and rationale of this accusation can only be seen as questionable.It will definitely take a little more clarification to explain as to exactly how and why a basketball-dunking, red-skinned gorilla has connotations of racial insensitivity, but the new design that supposedly appeases those originally offended brings an even more tactless, insensitive meaning into public view.In the 1960s, the Black Panther Party was an African American civil rights organization with an intense sense of ideology and reclusive membership selection.

Life Focus: Around Buffalo

If the UB football team's seven straight losses has got you feeling down, there's a different kind of sports game out where no matter which team wins, you are guaranteed to be up on your feet cheering.ComedySportz at the Comix Caf?

Mexico ahoy!

I've never really been fond of the concept of "planning," or "routine." People recognize me as a go-with-the-flow kinda gal, which is often coupled with "insane" and "most likely to die before age 25." We'll call that coincidence.

Weekend in Buffalo: 11.03.06

Audience won't ignite over 'Fire'

In certain situations, even the most righteous, law-abiding citizen can be transformed into a terrorist."Catch a Fire," the latest film from director Phillip Noyce ("The Quiet American"), attempts to prove this ideology by portraying the struggle of a factory oil foreman, Patrick Chamusso (Derek Luke, "Glory Road"), as he battles with the threat of apartheid in South Africa.

Professor puts new 'spin' on computer research

Imagine a world where laptop computers are not only smaller and lighter, but also use less power, require no boot-up time, never slow down, never overheat and have enough processing and storage capacity to make today's computers look as pathetic as dial-up next to broadband access.Igor Zutic, assistant physics professor, could make this idea a reality with his research of spintronics, or the study of an electron's spin.

Spectrum Cartoon: 11.03.06

What employers can tell from the look on your Facebook

admissions officials and employers using the popular networking Web site to vet candidates, according to Dan Ryan, director of Career Services at UB.Ryan gave a presentation on the trend Wednesday in Capen Hall.Starting from its inception in late 2000, Facebook has gone from a small friend database of college students to a member list rivaling that of Internet giant MySpace.The percentage of college students using the Web site has risen from five to ten percent in the early 2000s to 85 percent in 2006, according to Ryan."The pace at which The Facebook has exploded is incredible," Ryan said.

Bulls look to strike gold against KSU

Going into its ninth game of the season, the Buffalo Bulls football team will look for its first Mid-American Conference win against the last conference opponent it has beaten, the Kent State Golden Flashes.When Buffalo (1-7, 0-5 MAC) takes the field Saturday at UB Stadium, the Bulls will be facing a Kent State team that is much different from the one it defeated last season.

Exit CloExit Clov can exit now

Some albums tackle political theories with valor and talent, their music forever stuck in the memories of listeners.

Tastefully invading America

Fans of HBO's "Da Ali G Show" are already familiar with the comedic genius of Sacha Baron Cohen, and the transition to the big screen this fall is nothing short of flat-out hilarious.

Snowstorm aftermath

In response to last month's devastating Buffalo snowstorm, Ernest Sternberg, disaster expert and professor of urban and regional planning, is calling for increased snow disaster preparedness.

Life Focus: Health

Five minutes before the big exam, your heart is racing, your palms are sweating and the butterflies are hitting so hard they might explode out of your stomach.

"Walk-on Tanalski, off the field"

With five teammates, one manager, a dog, an iguana and a couple large rats all sharing senior Adam Tanalski's house, his home experience is just about the only thing as diverse as interests.The 22-year old Queens, N.Y.

Tip off: The NBA season ahead

MLB ended just in time to usher in the NBA this year; here's how things should shape up this season.In the Eastern Conference, the likely choice for the top seed is the Miami Heat.

Hallwalls: A rich history of contemporary art

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center isn't your typical art museum.A non-profit organization, Hallwalls has been adding to Buffalo's art community since 1974, in a time when local arts were flourishing.

Sidelines

Vander Zalm named Swimmer of the WeekThe Mid-American Conference tapped freshman Connor Vander Zalm as Men's Swimmer of the Week.Vander Zalm made his college debut against Ball State on Friday and took first-place in the 500-yard freestyle in 4:48.16 and second in the 1,000-yard freestyle in 9:58.18.