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Festival films zoom in on local hardships

Headlining the 10th anniversary of the Women's International Film Festival will be movies portraying women's struggles not just globally, but also local issues endured right here in Western New York.This spring marks a decade-long run for the festival, which is hosted by UB's Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender and plays on Thursday nights at the Market Arcade downtown.Aiming to annually introduce audiences to the role of women in cultures from around the world, the festival also looks beyond the films' content and into their production, said Barbara Bono, co-director of the UB institute."It's difficult for women film directors to gain recognition," Bono said.

Grapplers drop conference match at Kent State

Forfeits at 125 pounds have become a regular thing for the wrestling team. The match on Friday against Kent State was no exception, and the Bulls lost 21-13.Buffalo has been unable to fill the hole in their line-up in five of their last six Division I match-ups, automatically giving up six team points and creating a pre-match hole for the team.Friday's meet started out well for the Bulls.

Seven proves unlucky as Bulls lose again

Numbers don't always tell the whole story and statistics sometimes lie, but no matter how the box score is spun, the fact remains that Buffalo was dismantled Saturday afternoon.The women's basketball team dropped its seventh game in a row due to trouble with turnovers, and a stiff defense held the Bulls to 30.8 percent shooting from the field.

$7M from state puts Kelly Institute back on track

After receiving $8.8 million total from the state and a national neurological organization, UB is working to establish two major research institutes for multiple sclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases.With a $1.8 million grant from the National Neurological Multiple Sclerosis Society, officials here are helping to plan the Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence at the Women and Children's Hospital.

He's my funny Valentine

If you're in a relationship, Valentine's Day is an equal-opportunity holiday. You are supposed to honor your significant other, and vice-versa.

Schedule

W. BasketballTuesday: vs. Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m.

Film replaces canvas at Carnegie

Not to say acrylics and oils are boring, but sometimes something a little different can go a long way.

Smoker's dilemma: freeze or cold turkey?

The return to wintry weather in Buffalo has pushed many students back into the shelter of the walkways and tunnels this week, but those who choose to smoke in between classes remain out in the cold.The falling temperature and snow-laden gusts did not keep sophomore nursing major Ashley Cleveland from smoking a cigarette before going to study in the library."I just do it for stress," Cleveland said between puffs, when asked why she smokes.

The week ahead: 2.12.06

"With starters benched, freshmen snap skid"

A starting lineup of four freshmen proved to be just what the doctor ordered, as the Bulls halted a four-game losing streak on Saturday against the conference doormat, Central Michigan.Head coach Reggie Witherspoon's prescription for the 73-59 victory was flawless, although it didn't involve X's and O's or an inspired speech.

Jezorski sets mile record at Penn State

Swift senior Jen Jezorski set a new Bulls indoor track and field record in her one-mile run last weekend at the Sykes-Sabock Challenge Cup hosted by Penn State University.Despite low overall team scoring, Jezorski had individual success.

Arts Clips

Monty Python is backSix one-hour specials of never-before seen Monty Python footage will be aired on PBS as part of a special series.

Another light ballot?

The Student Association executive board elections are around the corner, and petitions will be open Feb.

Living by the law not always easy

Television can glorify it, jokes can sabotage it and books can make it all too interesting. No matter the spin, however, studying law takes hard work, dedication and sacrifice that few outside the field actually see.Within the first year, law students are exposed to civil procedure, torts, contracts, property, criminal law, constitutional law and ethics.

Adroit Cartoon: 2.13.06

Familiar atmosphere at Nile performance

The crowd swarmed the auditorium, many struggling to find places to sit or stand to see Nile. For the most part, the audience was comprised of middle-aged men and women with their families.

State of Union editorial dodged responsibility

The Spectrum recently mocked the President's State of the Union address ("Cold turkey, lame duck," Feb.

Channeling the Nile

Caught amidst the muscle of the record industry machine, there is a well-seasoned musician named Willie Nile.Nile, who is set to perform Friday night at the Albright-Knox, is an inspiration to rock's modern-day idols.

"Coinciding with biotech center, UB to offer informatics degree"

With the growth of the information economy, informatics has become its own field of study as universities and businesses begin to embrace the need for managing and handling huge amounts of data.In response to industry demand, UB's School of Informatics has announced it will offer a bachelor's degree in informatics, beginning in fall 2006, to provide undergraduates with training in both information technology and interpersonal skills.Informatics is defined as the intersection of people, information and technologies.

Reinforcing the power of the pen

When 19th century British novelist Edward Lytton wrote "the pen is mightier than the sword," I wonder if he ever pictured his pen in the hands of a political cartoonist, or that it would be dueling against a wave of violence and destruction across the Middle East and Europe.The controversy began in September when Jyllands-Posten, a newspaper in Denmark, published 12 cartoons of the prophet Muhammad, the most inflammatory of which showed the Muslim prophet with a bomb in his turban.