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Spectrum Cartoon 20.10.06

Bored last weekend?

I once had a high school teacher who introduced me the phrase, "If you're bored, you're boring."Having always contemplated the value of such a slogan, the reality finally rang true this weekend.With power out starting Thursday night and still not yet back, my apartment remains cold, dark and without electricity.

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"Art, expression will help Take Back the Night"

This Thursday, victims of assault will have a chance to share their stories with the rest of the UB community through artwork, speak-outs and creative expression.

"Extra help across campus, from science to writing and math"

If the prospect of writing a paper means the kiss of death, or if staring hopelessly at an equation for hours isn't your idea of fun, don't despair.

Mute Math creates a set of repeating numbers

It takes about four songs to grasp the sound of Mute Math, and four more to grow tired of it.The group produces polished synth-rock that is technically intriguing, though not groundbreaking by any means.

Miami Penitentiary

Lately I have been embarrassed to admit it, but yes I am a Miami Hurricane football fan. And before anyone says anything to the contrary, I am not a bandwagon fan.

Sidelines

Weather causes match cancellations Due to the extreme weather that has affected Western New York and Buffalo, Friday's women's soccer match that was scheduled against Toledo was cancelled.

The right priorities

A politician with his priorities straight is not always easy to find, but for Buffalo, a weekend of disaster brought the best out of some individuals.

Morris strives for higher learning

Coming from a distinguished career as a pioneer in the strength and conditioning field, Buddy Morris, the new Director of Sports Performance, aims to assist Buffalo in its strive towards becoming one of the premier athletic departments in the country.Having worked most recently with the Cleveland Browns, Morris began his career at the University of Pittsburgh in 1980.

Spectrum Cartoon 18.10.06

The Spectrum Watchlist

Current: "The Day After Tomorrow" (2004)Global warming reaches disastrous heights as the world enters a new ice age.

Bulls fight to a tie against Niagara

Trying to avenge a disastrous loss in conference play on Saturday, the men's soccer team was able to salvage a 2-2 double-overtime tie against Niagara on Sunday afternoon.The Bulls (8-5-2, 2-1 Mid-American Conference) started the game out slowly.

Cleanup in University Heights could take up to three weeks

Students living on or around North Campus are in luck as things begin to return to normalcy after a snowstorm left thousands without power over the weekend, but those who live near South Campus might not be so fortunate.Despite the fact that 1,300 people showed up for free emergency meals on North Campus this past Friday, Louis Schmitt, director of UB Facilities Operations, assures that everything is now operating as it should on both campuses."All of the electrical power is working.

Going back to school

This fall Jillene Krause is juggling a full-time job, taking 12 credits in night classes and doing the resulting six to eight hours of homework each week.And you thought you were busy.A 36-year-old returning undergraduate student, Krause was initially overwhelmed by the responsibilities she had taken on this semester, but is finally again settling in to college life."My biggest challenge has been time," Krause said.

Eastwood salutes the nation's heroes

In an era when few people have actually seen the horrors of combat firsthand, a new film is attempting to paint a ghastly picture of war for the new generation.

Scoreboard

VolleyballThursday:Buffalo3Kent State1Friday:Ohio3Buffalo0Saturday:IPFW3Buffalo0M. SoccerSaturday:Western Michigan1Buffalo0FootballSunday:Ohio (OH)38Buffalo31M.

Internet burlesque comes to the Icon

The soft-core Internet porn phenomenon known as the Suicide Girls revealed its scantily clad cabaret of women Tuesday night at the Icon.

A celestial induction

A star will touch down gracefully this Thursday at the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Nelson Starr, a Philosophy graduate from UB, will be warmly inducted in front of onlookers at Club Paradise.

Bulls fall flat in shutout by Falcons

Playing hard doesn't always result in a victory. The women's soccer team learned this the hard way on Sunday.