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Shoes hang from the ropes course located next to Sweet Home Senior High School. The course is no longer officially used by either school.

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Unused ropes course on edge of university land called ‘hazard’ by UB official

By THOMAS ZAFONTE | Oct. 29, 2018

If you walk five minutes past Sweet Home Senior High School into the neighboring woods, you’ll find a rope bridge hanging from tree-to-tree, sneakers still hanging off the ropes and a fallen tree with belay hooks and climbing gear still attached. All of this is easily accessible to Sweet Home teens. There’s even a trail leading to the course near the high school and no fence or sign blocking entry.

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Thursday's Distinguished Speaker Series. Biden spoke about the current political climate, the recent targeted attack and his hopes in creating a tamer political environment.

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Joe Biden speaks at UB’s 32nd Distinguished Speaker Series

By HANNAH STEIN and BRENTON J. BLANCHET | Oct. 26, 2018

Joe Biden walked out to a standing ovation at Alumni Arena Thursday night, just hours after becoming a target in a list of nationwide political bomb threats. The former vice president, who started the speech by shouting out UB’s successful football team, quickly shifted the tone and addressed the pressing news of the day.

Spectrum editors sat down with Joe Biden before he spoke at UB's Distinguished Speaker Series Thursday night.

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The Spectrum’s exclusive interview with Joe Biden

By HANNAH STEIN and BRENTON J. BLANCHET | Oct. 26, 2018

Joe Biden served as a U.S. senator for 36 years before becoming one of country’s most recognizable public figures as the 47th vice president. The former VP sat down with Spectrum editors for an exclusive interview Thursday afternoon ahead of his sold-out Alumni Arena lecture as part of UB’s 32nd Annual Distinguished Speakers Series. The former VP, orange Gatorade in hand, shared personal memories, his political heroes and lines from his favorite works of poetry, all while extending the allotted interview time.

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Makeshift bombs sent to Obama, Clinton and CNN

By News Desk | Oct. 25, 2018

Pipe bombs addressed to former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, former president Barack Obama and CNN’s offices in New York City, were intercepted by the U.S. Secret Service Wednesday, according to The New York Times.

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UB research employee dies

By News Desk | Oct. 25, 2018

An employee found an unconscious colleague in a North Campus lab on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

The Bangladeshi Student Association stands outside of Baird Point’s pillars in the summer. SA derecognized the club due to its lack of an e-board this semester.

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Former Bangladeshi Student Association members upset after derecognition

By BENJAMIN BLANCHET | Oct. 25, 2018

For the past decade, Bangladeshi Student Association has prepared for cricket tournaments, International Fiesta and Biryani nights.

Students at Wednesday’s Take Back the Night event held a candlelight vigil to support victims of sexual assault. The event was part of the Student Association’s sexual violence prevention week.

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Break the silence, end the violence

By SHARON RUDY | Oct. 25, 2018

Students and community members held a moment of silence Wednesday night in the Student Union lobby. They came together to speak out against sexual violence and work together to address issues pertaining to sexual violence.

Two students shopping at Asia Food Market. The new market bus brings students to and from the market every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and has already transported hundreds of students to the market.

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New market bus to Asia Food Market popular among students

By MAX KALNITZ | Oct. 25, 2018

It’s a Saturday afternoon and Ninghui Jin is doing his weekly shopping at Asia Food Market on Niagara Falls Boulevard.

Professor Jessica Kruger and seven of her students presented the 1,400 littered cigarette butts they collected and corresponding data during Wednesday’s Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting.

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Professor and students present cigarette collection data to Faculty Senate Executive Committee

By MAX KALNITZ | Oct. 25, 2018

For the last 30 minutes of Wednesday’s Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting, professor Jessica Kruger and seven of her students presented data on the 1,400 littered cigarette butts they collected across North and South Campus.

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News briefs

By News Desk | Oct. 22, 2018

Campus UB Engineers Without Borders to bring clean water to Nicaragua

Professor Jessica Kruger talks about her project to collect cigarette butts from on campus to bring to President Tripathi’s office. She hopes the university will be more inclined to enforce UB's no smoking policy after showing President Tripathi physical evidence that the rule doesn't work.

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Professor collects cigarette butts to bring to President Tripathi

By MAX KALNITZ | Oct. 22, 2018

If you walk across campus, it’s no secret that the Smoke Free UB Policy isn’t enforced.

Buffalo City Court Judge Craig Hannah speaks with WGRZ reporter Pete Gallivan about his struggles with addiction and what the city of Buffalo is doing to prevent putting addicts behind bars.

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UB alumni speak at TEDxBuffalo

By SHARON RUDY | Oct. 22, 2018

TED, the nonprofit organization bringing industry leaders to its world-famous stage, is making its mark in Buffalo one speaker at a time. Buffalo’s eighth TEDx event –– “x” standing for an independently organized event sponsored by the parent company –– attracted fans of all ages Thursday night at Asbury Hall in Babeville.

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UB flu clinics begin

By MAX KALNITZ | Oct. 18, 2018

Student Health Services is partnering with the School of Nursing and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to provide flu shots for students for the next month.

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Police blotter 10/11 - 10/14

By News Desk | Oct. 18, 2018

10/11 1:51 a.m.: While on patrol, University Police found an individual passed out on a bench in front of the Jacobs Management Center. The subject was transferred to Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Two UB student got into a car accident outside the Hochstetter B parking lot on Augspurger Road. Neither student were seriously injured, but one car had to be towed.

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Students involved in car crash on Augspurger Road

By SHARON RUDY | Oct. 18, 2018

A two-car collision on Augspurger Road Wednesday morning resulted in the road’s closure and a 30-minute traffic delay.

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Former student pleads guilty to attempted grand larceny

By MAX KALNITZ | Oct. 18, 2018

A former UB student accused of using other people’s credit cards to buy nearly $29,000 worth of train and bus tickets has plead guilty to one count of attempted grand larceny in Erie County Court, according to the county District Attorney’s Office on Monday.

Two males got into a fist fight last Wednesday in the Student Union. The victim, a UB student, plans on pressing criminal charges against the other person.

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Fight breaks out in Student Union

By MAX KALNITZ | Oct. 18, 2018

Lunchtime turned violent in the Student Union last Wednesday when two males got into a fist fight.

UB held a tabling session providing information about the broad-based fees students pay every semester. Students were able to ask questions about the fees but very few students attended.

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UB holds informational meeting on broad-based fees

By MAX KALNITZ | Oct. 18, 2018

UB held an informational meeting on broad-based fees Wednesday evening so students could discuss service enhancements or programmatic ideas that are funded by university fees.

Charles Severin, a ‘97 alum, accepting his award Friday during the Alumni Association Achievement Awards ceremony at the Center for the Arts. The ceremony recognizes alumni who have made significant impacts to the university community and society.

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UB honors distinguished alumni

By MAX KALNITZ | Oct. 15, 2018

The university honored 12 distinguished alumni Friday at its annual Alumni Association Achievement Awards ceremony at the Center for the Arts. The ceremony recognizes alumni who made positive impacts on society and the UB community.

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Student participation in school government continues to decline

By MAX KALNITZ and THOMAS ZAFONTE | Oct. 15, 2018

Ninety-three out of every 100 students likely won’t walk into the Student Union Theater and vote on who controls their money, according to SA election statistics.