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Student service helps the tax-filing challenged

As students deal with test deadlines and paper due dates, one dreaded deadline approaches that any student who works winces in anticipation: April 15, the income tax filing deadline.The idea of tabulating refunds, claims and deductions is daunting for every major, from English to physics.


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"Fears"-less OhioFreshman Jeremy Fears, a former Ohio basketball standout, has decided to transfer out of the university during his sophomore campaign due to personal issues.


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Megan Mullally: from odious to melodious

Who would have thought that the squeaky-voiced Karen on "Will & Grace" could actually sing?Megan Mullally, actress, singer, dancer, producer, writer, and soon-to-be talk-show host, will be performing with her band, "The Supreme Music Program," on Saturday, Feb.


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Burton a Sharon apologist

When I read Jeremy Burton's column on Wednesday, ("Understanding the Bulldozer," Feb. 1) I was disheartened to find that for a guy whose writing is usually so on-point, the piece completely missed the boat in terms of its political implications.


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"Pfizer grant boosts funds for research, faculty"

Citing an industry-wide need for advanced drug research and qualified pharmacy graduates, Pfizer Inc. will be providing the UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences with a five-year grant of up to $7.5 million.The grant -- $1.5 million per year for three years with a possible two-year extension -- will be used to fund research and development in the areas of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics by hiring new faculty, buying new equipment and allotting more slots for students to attend the school."The money's being used to grow the program," said Wayne Anderson, dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.


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"'Vagina Monologues,' the second coming"

It's that time of the year for vaginas again. No, not the monthly menstrual cycle that females suffer through, but a yearly performance put on by UB students.As part of a global campaign to stop violence against women and girls, over 1,150 colleges and communities will be staging V-day performances of "The Vagina Monologues."Senior communication major Christina A.


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UB drugs for profit

The new alliance between UB and Pfizer Inc., one of the nation's biggest makers of pharmaceuticals, is beneficial to both organizations.


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Muslim Perspective

When someone does something like that they don't think about other people's feelings and faith and they are probably just thinking about themselves.


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Tight end goes forward

Chad Upshaw has spent the past three seasons suiting up for the Bulls as a football player, but as of Wednesday, the junior can add another sport to his r?


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Bulls fall to in double OT

It took two overtimes to do it, but the Golden Flashes managed to leave Alumni Arena with a 111-107 win over the Buffalo men's basketball team Wednesday night."We lost our concentration," said Bulls head coach Reggie Witherspoon.After allowing the Kent State to accumulate a 14-point lead early in the game, the Bulls rallied with two three-pointers in a row to put themselves within two at the half.Buffalo capitalized on the momentum and came out with guns blazing.


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"With new technology, the possibilities are endless"

Living in the age of technology means new products, tools, and devices appear everyday. Bluetooth technology, for example, has been around for years, but hasn't become popular until recently.Bluetooth technology is a wireless standard used for short-range communications.


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Scoreboard

M. BasketballWednesday:Kent State111Buffalo107WrestlingThursday:Buffalo21Slippery Rock17


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"Despite warm January, the snow is back and here to stay"

Having just experienced the warmest January in American history, Buffalo's recent cold snap is serving as a strong reminder that the worst might be yet to come in this city, which is usually famous for its horrendous winters."The East is on tap for a crazy ride with temperatures and weather initially leading into the winter season seeming mild," said Sandi Duncan, managing editor of The Farmers Almanac, "but the bulk of the winter will turn out to be unusually cold with plenty of snow, especially in the northern sections."As freezing winds and snow have hit the UB campuses this week, it often seems Duncan's prediction has already come true.


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Swimmers post a close loss on senior day

Parents showing baby pictures at a collegiate sporting event can be embarrassing. Luckily for the graduating seniors of the women's swimming and diving team, jumping into the pool fully clothed is sure to wash away some of that shame.On a day dedicated to the graduating seniors, the Bulls lost 163-135 to cross-state rival Cornell Saturday, but the preceding ceremony, which ended with the seniors ceremoniously jumping into their home pool with all of their clothes on, helped lighten the mood."It's bittersweet," said senior Olga Wojcik.


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W. BasketballTuesday:Buffalo62Miami (Ohio)61


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