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Internship connects student and congressman

Katherine Laub was always interested in politics but never thought she would have the chance to work with a congressman.

Bulls sink at MAC championships

The women's swimming and diving team entered the Buffalo record books over the weekend at the Mid-American Conference Championships.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 2.27.06

The expected failure of Bode Miller

For all the punishment he's taken, you'd think Bode Miller booted a last second kick wide right in the Super Bowl because he'd been doing body shots stripper's chest just before kicking a baby.

Ellicott site chosen for new health center

After much criticism and debate, UB officials have announced a long-awaited North Campus health center will open next fall in place of the current Ellicott Area Office at 123 Richmond Quad.Construction, according to Student Affairs and UB's Health Services, is slated to begin in late May.

The reality of reality TV

Everyone's done things that they're not proud of, but most haven't shared those moments with the nation.

UB Council election approaching

Potential candidates for the UB Council, a high-profile advisory board to the university president, have until Monday to complete petitions allowing them to run in the upcoming March election.Only one student serves on the board, which is comprised of prominent local community figures who meet with President John B.

A big stink about nothing

After two separate campus investigations, a secretly recorded conversation, numerous motions, petitions, and accusations brimming of bribery and slander, the Student Association election scandal of 2005 is over.

Failure to deviate

In the tradition of great, mindless romantic comedies, "Failure to Launch" falls right in place.Judging by director Tom Dey's previous endeavors, "Showtime" and "Shanghai Noon," he has no intention of veering off the path of lightweight comedy.Matthew McConaughey ("How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days") plays Trip, who is set up with Paula played by Sarah Jessica Parker ("Sex and the City"). There are also great performances by Kathy Bates ("Misery") and former NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw as Trip's pushy parents, Sue and Al.Trip is a great catch for any girl but he is the typical afraid-to-commit guy, for a not-so typical reason.After a devastating end to a relationship six years ago, Trip is still living with his parents.

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Cerminara second in NWCA pollBuffalo wrestler Kyle Cerminara will go into the MAC tournament as the nation's No.

"Look out Lassie, these pups are for real"

Not since the "Lion King" has Disney captivated its audience with a tale of friendship, survival and a story that is simply inspirational.Longtime movie producer and director Frank Marshall ("Arachnophobia," "Congo") offers a film for all ages with the live-action film "Eight Below," a moving tale of a dogsled team's survival in the harsh wilderness of Antarctica.Barely escaping the grasp of a bitter cold storm, Gerry Shepherd (Paul Walker), and his team are forced to evacuate their station.

Students face the future

Students who know exactly what their major will be when they get to college are rare to come by. There are many who think they know their intended major when they come to UB, but one too-hard physics or English class can change that in a second.

For the love of the sport

early-morning hours at the Amherst Pepsi Center, the club hockey team practices for different reasons."I love the game and the camaraderie," said junior forward Bob Mowry.

The little big apple in UB's backyard

The first thing most downstaters complain about when they get to Buffalo is how boring Western New York is.

Committee helps students strap in

Students forced to stand on UB buses will no longer have to brace for impact whenever the shuttle comes to a halt.

Stamped and delivered

Feb. 7: Bill Sherlock, chief justice of the Student-wide Judiciary, sends letters to all involved parties, telling them they must submit written briefs within three business days for the case to move forward.Feb.

Too bad to screen

I look at movies like terminal illnesses. If you don't screen for them early, they can have dire consequences at later stages.The tradition of movie critics everywhere is to see a film before it has a wide release to audiences.

High hopes for women's softball

New players, more offense, more speed, and the same defense as last year are the reasons the 2006 women's softball team is feeling the hype.Starting their season on Friday, the women of the Bulls softball team are looking to make an impact coming off of a 22-28 season in which they were 11-8 in the Mid-American Conference."Ultimately, we're hoping to make it to the MAC Championship and of course win it," said junior pitcher Sophie Barstad.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 2.24.06

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M. BasketballWednesday:Ohio85Buffalo72