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NCAA student-athlete graduation rates improveThe Graduation Success Rate for NCAA Division I sports has increased by a percentage point from last year.

Proud UB alum inspired by injury

In one fell swoop Jeff Woodrich's future simultaneously died and was reborn.Leaving baseball practice in the fall of1988, his first semester at UB, an unstable table leaning against a door violently collapsed onto his heel, instantly slicing his Achilles tendon.

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VolleyballFriday: vs. Bowling Green, 7 P.M.M. SoccerFriday: vs. Northern Illinois, 7 PMW. SoccerFriday: at Akron, 7:30 PMCross CountryFriday: vs.

Cut Chemist clips first solo album

Lucas Macfadden, otherwise known as "Cut Chemist" (and formerly part of the underground hip-hop group Jurassic 5), has embarked on a solo turntable project that promises to dazzle some while sedating others.His debut effort, "The Audience is Listening," is a collection of beats that are so complex that they often teeter on the brink of avant-garde obscurity.Most of the tracks are arranged with samples or pre-recorded sound clips.

Community: For better or for worse

Stepping out into the rain and looking at the fallen tree in your yard, you realize that you are over the hump.

Seeing Fallujah firsthand

At the age of 32, film director Ian Olds is older than the majority of the soldiers featured in his documentary "Occupation: Dreamland." But after spending six weeks capturing them in combat and at rest, he is truly able to appreciate their experience.This past Wednesday, the audience was transported from room 112 in the Center for the Arts to the war in Iraq with the Army's 82nd airborne unit.

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W. SoccerWednesday:Buffalo3Cornell0

Skating out the storm

Like many students, this past weekend for me was filled with no electricity, heat, food or clean clothes.

Uncrowned Queens gives historical throne to unsung black women

A synopsis of the history of African American women wouldn't be complete without mentioning leaders like Coretta Scott King and Harriet Tubman.The history of African American women itself, however, is hardly done justice with only an overview, according to Barbara Nevergold, Ph.D.

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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.

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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.