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Chapter one begins for women's tennis

The women's tennis team ran through the Cornell Invitational last weekend like Bulls in a china shop.

Editor's note

It is important to note the division between the business and editorial departments of The Spectrum.

Physiology prof. wins $4.6 mil research award

Thanks to cutting edge developments in neuroscience, the Jacob Javits Award has been presented for a second time to Anthony Auerbach, professor of physiology and biophysics.Auerbach was awarded $4.63 million for his research on synoptic receptors and their interactions with drugs.

The illusion of resplendent film

Filmmakers too often rely on plot concepts that are as old as the conception of moving pictures themselves.

'Appassionata' soothing for early semester stress

When esteemed pianist Stephen Manes placed his hands on the keys Monday night, he soothed the ears of practically everyone in Slee Hall.Manes is the former head of UB's music department, a graduate from Juilliard School and has taken home prizes in the Leventritt, Kosciuszko and Michaels competitions.

"Dalai Lama visit preparations invade all aspects of campus life, including books"

From banners hung on buildings to flyers strewn about campus, it seems as though life at UB has completely changed focus.Although the usual fraternity party flyer or Chinese food menu still makes its way to students, the big event next week will be the Dalai Lama's visit, and it seems like all of campus is preparing - including the University Bookstore.According to Nadine Manzella, customer service manager, UB has been working for ten years to get him here, and the bookstore has been preparing since the announcement in May that he would be coming to campus."It's nuts over here," Manzella said.

"Hopes, dreams and tangerines"

The sophomore album "Begin To Hope" by Regina Spektor, a young artist from Moscow, is one of those albums that require a few listens in order to be appreciated.

Scoreboard

M. SoccerSunday:Buffalo5Valparaiso1

MIA performer stalls Fall Fest

While students jumped, screamed and cheered to the hip-hop, R&B music styling of Clipse, Kelis, and Sean Paul, they were left with a painful wait for Cam'Ron at Baird Point last Friday.While the holdup was only a minor hitch in a relatively successful Fall Fest, it is inconsiderate of Cam'Ron to leave his fans and employer waiting.

Reassessing gender reassignment

The phrase, "I'm a woman trapped inside a man's body," provokes many reactions from people, most commonly an uncomfortable giggle.A Batavia high school science teacher has begun the process of gender reassignment.

The ladies at Baldy walkway caf?PI know how to walk the walk

It's lunchtime at the Baldy open caf?

"Keane swims, stays above the waves"

In an age of music where quantity is a main ingredient, many bands fall to the wayside. However, with the release of British band Keane's sophomore record, "Under the Iron Sea," they have been able to break through a crowded music scene with alternative instrumental rock that continues to evolve.

Sidelines

Imes named MAC Scholar AthleteSenior defensive back Jesse Imes was declared Mid-American Conference Male Scholar Athlete of the Week.

Fumble-rooskie

As Drew Willy scampered for what looked to be the game-tying touchdown, the whistle blew and the game was over.

Reflections on 9/11

To honor the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, we at the Spectrum share some of our personal memories and reflections from Sept.

"Gone, but not forgotten"

Even years after the September 11 attacks, the vision of the smoldering twin towers seems to be forever ingrained in the memories of countless people.

Spectrum Cartoon: 9:11:06

Lowering the bar: UB abandons bed lofting

Many UB students are not as high this school year, thanks in part to a new dormitory regulation that bans the lofting of beds.

A minute with Norm MacDonald

Saturday Night Live veteran Norm MacDonald holds the belief that at three in the afternoon, most college students are "having unprotected sex and taking bong hits." It was therefore a relief for the comedian to find that his afternoon interview with The Spectrum was conducted on time.

Winning ways continue

With a 3-0-weekend road trip, the volleyball team extended its winning-streak to nine matches and took home the Holy Cross Invitational championship.The Bulls (9-2) added to its winning streak with hard fought wins against Rhode Island (2-4) on Friday and easy victories over Holy Cross (1-6) and Army (7-2) on Saturday.Friday's match, which went to five games, tested the ladies fortitude as the team dropped games two and three, before coming back to win the final two games (30-24,28-30,20-30,30-28,15-10). The Bulls solid ability to serve and block at a high level was what allowed them to triumph, according to Coach Lodes."Game one I thought we played very well," Lodes said.