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A center for all

Students who have long breaks between their classes might want to forget about napping in the Commuter Lounge and head over to 240 Student Union to check out the new Intercultural and Diversity Center.Created last summer with the cooperation of various departments of Student Life, including Sports, Leadership, Greeks, Student Relations and Commuter Services, the center's primary focus is to improve the quality of multicultural life at UB while simultaneously assisting students in achieving excellence for both the present and future.Now located in the former Commuter Lounge, this little-known niche is a big space somehow tucked away from the busy hustle and shuffle of the Student Union.

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Crusade's spring break trip not manipulative

In Michael Flatt's editorial "Hung up on Christ" (Jan. 25), Mr. Flatt accused Campus Crusade for Christ of seeking to "manipulate" people into conversions.

Long jumper Richards takes first at Penn State

With no team scoring in what was one of the most competitive meets of the season, the Buffalo men's and women's track and field teams were all about individual accolades last weekend, as both squads faced some of the best athletes the East Coast has to offer at the Penn State Invitational.Fighting against several of the top competitors in the eastern United States, the Bulls had one first-place finish, two second-place finishes and three record-setting performances."It was a fantastic meet for us," said women's head coach Vikki Mitchell.

Stage set for sibling rivalry

From one-on-one in grade school to facing off in college, Buffalo senior Roderick Middleton and his little brother, Akron sophomore Cedrick, have always been competing against each other.Wednesday night, that competition will continue as the Bulls travel to Akron, where the two brothers will face off for not only for a conference victory, but fraternal bragging rights."It was always a big rivalry, even in grade school," Roderick said.

Some Girls get serious

Some bands still play music on their own terms. Some Girls is one of them.After two EPs, Some Girls has issued their first full-length album, "Heaven's Pregnant Teens." Much like "All My Friends Are Going Death" and the annoyingly brief "The DNA Will Have its Say," which clocked in at eight minutes, this album is a vitriolic combination of thrash and punk.

Understanding the Bulldozer

With Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon lying in a coma, much has been made about his legacy. Will he be foremost remembered as the man who did a political U-turn and pulled out of Gaza, laying the groundwork for Israeli security, a Palestinian state, and possible peace?

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Border profiling letter showed ignorance

In response to Mr. Quarantello's piece on border profiling ("Border profiling necessary," Jan. 27). I would like to apologize on behalf of all white Americans.

'Glitch on the radar' for men's swimming

Men's swim coach Bud Termin summed it up the best he could after a 90-point loss last Thursday: "It just was one of those days."There was no other way to say it for Buffalo following the 142-52 defeat at the hands of St.

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Bowling Green rains on swimmers' paradeJunior is typically a word that refers to smaller and inferior.

17-year-old freshman makes bid for state assembly

Max Tresmond wants your vote. And coming next November, he'd probably also like to borrow your notes if you're going to class, because he'll be busy.Tresmond is a 17-year-old first-semester freshman, and when he turns 18 this summer, he's also going to be a Democratic candidate for the New York State Assembly in the November election.A commuter from Hamburg, Tresmond is currently active in the Hamburg Town Democratic Committee.

Transamerica: transgendered but not transgressive

Here's a thought for the guys: imagine having your penis removed. Most people wouldn't consider it, but "Transamerica" explores the possibility with subtle humor and honesty."Transamerica" is the story of a male-to-female transsexual's transcontinental trip back to California for sex re-assignment surgery.

Good enough for the Nazis

An attractive young man in a tuxedo leans against a piano and croons, "I'm always chasing rainbows," as if you were his lover.

No finer time to be a Bull

There has never been a better time to be a part of University at Buffalo athletics.I say that representing many at this great University: the coaches and student-athletes that wear our institution's name proudly on their uniforms, the administrators and staff in the department, the alumni across the country, and our fans here in Western New York.

Punk-rock politicos

Liberals are killing America. But they're not alone.Conservatives, bleeding hearts, tree huggers, oil tycoons, pro-lifers, pro-choicers and gay marriage tops and bottoms are all pulling the loose threads of American politics.

Religious labels cause misinterpretation

I read your article in the Spectrum "Hung Up On Christ" (Jan. 27, by Michael Flatt) and realized I needed to respond in order to help clear up some wrong information.1.

This Week's Theme: Simple But Deep

"Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... And Spring" (2004)Despite the wordy title, this Buddhist tale speaks with its heart more than its mouth.

Bowling Green rains on swimmers' parade

Junior is typically a word that refers to something smaller, younger or inferior. Saturday afternoon it meant the exact opposite.The women's swimming and diving team fell to Bowling Green 181-119 at the Alumni Arena Natatorium on Saturday, but its junior class came up big, as a third-year swimmer took every event that the Bulls won.Despite the loss, 119 points is a season-high for the Bulls.