This is the first story in a two-part series.Unlike its big brother league, the NBA, many American Basketball Association franchises feel the strain of running day-to-day operations on tight budgets.For the expansion Buffalo Rapids these struggles are all too familiar.
A Bulls baseball squad full of talented but untested newcomers took the diamond for the first time this season Sunday, losing the first game of a doubleheader but picking up the nightcap at Appalachian State.After the first game was rained out on Saturday, the Bulls dropped the first game on Sunday 12-6 and won the second by a score of 4-2.In the win, Buffalo got out of the gate quickly.
The Student-wide Judiciary is expected to rule this week on the alleged misconduct of Student Association Treasurer Mazin Kased, almost a year after accusations of bribery, slander and perjury were filed against SA's executive board."We closed the investigation," said John Grela, director of Public Safety, referring a criminal investigation into the charges.All findings from the University Police have been turned over to the Student-wide Judiciary for review.
Choosing flattery over debate, three community faith leaders addressed what they perceived as "beautiful" about their respective religions Monday night in the Student Union Theater.Rabbi Gurary, who represented the Jewish faith, began his dialogue with a story from the Talmud, a "sourcebook of (Jewish) oral law," customs and legends that expands on the Torah.Gurary told the story of a man who approached a Rabbi about converting to Judaism.
Mrs. Alving stops dead in the middle of the room, the color drained from her face, and tells the Pastor, "I am half inclined to think that we are all ghosts."Such instances of haunted pasts and lingering secrets reign throughout the 19th-century play "Ghosts," now showing at the Studio Arena Theatre."Ghosts" is written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, a man who is famous for his unabashed handling of social issues that were considered controversial in his day.It deals with the backlash caused by a loveless marriage that destroys or damages several lives.Mrs. Alving has tried over the years to keep the secrets of her family from others in order to maintain an appearance of perfection, but Ibsen depicts her as being liberal-minded and strong.
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.
Though most students won't take up snowplowing positions this winter, University Facilities could certainly use the help.
It's been said that arts can inspire a revolution, and for almost 50 years, one Buffalo organization has used everything from dance, music to theater to elevating African-American culture.The African American Cultural Center has been in existence since 1958, and since it's creation, has devoted itself to promoting, sponsoring and developing an appreciation of and allegiance to African-American heritage - and to enhancing social behavior among African-American youth through multidisciplinary training in the arts, as indicated by its mission statement.The center is the first black cultural institution in the City of Buffalo, according to Agnes M.
Based solely on the first 20 minutes of play Saturday, it didn't look like the Bulls were up against the No.
Founder of UB wrestling program diesRobert E. Rich, a UB alumnus known for creating the university's wrestling team in 1934, passed away on Wednesday.The 92-year-old Palm Beach, Fla., resident is best known for heading the multi-billion dollar frozen foods company that bears his last name.For a full story on the life of Rich, see Wednesday's edition of The Spectrum.Bulls badger BisonBuffalo was anything but a cordial guest when the men's tennis team traveled to Bucknell this weekend, beating the Bison 6-1.Mike Rockman led off the singles wins with a 6-1, 6-4 victory and carried his success into his doubles match with Albert Alant.
With their ship heading dangerously off course, the Bulls stepped out of the Mid-American Conference with the hopes of redirecting their season.
When junior Dan McKenna broke away from the pack in the 3,000-meter event at the Akron Invite Friday he also broke a school record.McKenna crossed the line at 8:29.65 to break the record of 8:32.17 set in 2004 by Todd Ludden.
"Here's how it's gonna go," lectured Daryl Palumbo, the untamed frontman of Head Automatica. "You wanna crowd surf?
Track & FieldFriday:No Team ScoringM. BasketballSaturday:Iona93Buffalo75W. BasketballSaturday:Bowling Green65Buffalo51M.
Saturday night may have been the most fun I've ever had in my life. At midnight, I turned 21.The pumpkins turned into top-shelf liquor and the mice turned into club buddies, and I made the conscious decision to drink.
When Vice President Dick Cheney peppered his buddy Harry Whittington with birdshot last week, the news cycle surrounding the White House at the time wasn't flattering.
In the two years since UB President John B. Simpson took office, it's been hard to notice significant change at UB from the student perspective.
Though some students here at UB might want better classes and more of them, few actually protest the issue, let alone riot.
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