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Turner shines again as offense can't keep up

From the moment Eastern Michigan invaded Alumni Arena on Saturday night, it was apparent Buffalo would need a solid effort on both sides of the ball if the women's basketball team hoped to tarnish the Eagles' perfect conference record.For nearly the whole the game, the Bulls' stifling defense kept them close, but in the end, the offense couldn't keep up and Eastern Michigan prevailed 56-41, improving its conference mark to 7-0."I was really pleased with our defensive effort," said UB head coach Linda Hill-MacDonald.

Reach for the stars? As if

Music has always been something in which I could find solace or celebration, an expression of whatever sorrow, anger, elation or other emotion I might be feeling.

Column distorts Campus Crusade

This is in response to Mike Flatt's column, "Hung up on Christ," Jan. 27. I would like to thank you for showing just how ignorant Christ-o-phobic people can be.

Undergrad artists get down and dirty

Life is only as good as one perceives it. And for some fine art students at UB, it is seen through cupcakes and stained glass.Hidden in the basement of the Center for the Arts is the "Undergraduate Painting Exhibition," a gallery bursting with the creative juices of student artists.At first glance, there are numerous portraits spreading from wall-to-wall.

Sherrell slams record in Bulls sweep

Defeating three teams in one day is impressive by itself, but when beating a conference foe, breaking a school record and setting personal milestones are added to the equation, the taste of victory is even sweeter.The UB wrestling squad pulled off all of the above on Saturday, as the Bulls downed the Delaware State Hornets, the Division III Ithaca Bombers, and Mid-American Conference adversary Ohio Bobcats in front of its home crowd at Alumni Arena.At the end of it all, senior heavyweight Harold Sherrell shattered the single-season three-point near fall record by recording 10 in his last two matches of the day, putting his season total at 20 and surpassing the old mark of 18 which was shared by both Bruce Hadsell and Jim Young.Sherrell knew going into the meet that he was fairly close to the record."I didn't think a lot about it going in but I knew I was close," Sherrell said.

North Campus health center's prognosis still unclear

The elusive North Campus health center has been in the planning stages for nearly five years now, ever since UB officials teamed up with the Student Association on a quest to provide better health care in Amherst.

Squaring up accounts

Now that the investigation of the bribery charges from last year's Student Association election is finally underway, it is of paramount concern that those responsible be held accountable.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 1.30.06

Possible tuition hike just the tip of Pataki's budget iceberg

This is the first of two stories on Gov. Pataki's proposed budget. Wednesday's story will examine legislation to cut TAP and speed up graduation rates.In Miriam Kramer's perfect world, raising SUNY tuition isn't even an option, especially when New York State is facing a $2 billion surplus.Unfortunately for Kramer, a higher education coordinator for New York Public Interest Research Group, Gov.

Arts clips

Acoustic paint splattersEclectic rock group The Spill Canvas is coming to The Icon Monday at 7 p.m.

The 'Perks' of Finger Lakes Coffee

When Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters debuted on campus last semester, it did so to the tune of live entertainment, student programs, and steady prices meant to draw new crowds to its locations.

No trucker hats here

Balding men sat next to their mop-haired, college-aged sons at the Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre Wednesday night, all anxiously waiting for the show to begin.After what seemed like an eternity watching the roadies rearrange the various pieces of equipment on stage, the members of the Derek Trucks Band emerged through a haze of fog to the sound of "Crow Jane."The theater was packed to the brim with enthusiastic concertgoers.

Engineers tout eco-friendly fuel for campus buses

While shuttling back and forth between dorms and campuses on UB's fleet of buses, students may notice the dark clouds of smoke blasting from the shuttles' tailpipes.

Sidelines

Second weekly MAC award for AdamsIt has been a year full of accomplishments for senior men's swimmer Luke Adams.

Spreading word is Christian's purpose

I enjoyed reading Michael Flatt's article "Hung up on Christ"(Jan. 25). It gleaned many important issues.

The waiting game is up

Three years have passed since Yellowcard's sophomore release "Ocean Avenue." For fans of the band, it will have been worth the wait.Their new release, "Lights and Sounds," is a beautiful album that explores everything the band has gone through on its way to success, from being an opening act to becoming a band listed on every pop-punk music lover's Facebook profile."Lights and Sounds" starts off with a soft instrumental piece with an orchestra section that recorded with the band.

Weekend in Buffalo: 1.27.06

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 1.27.06

Keeping pace with The Walkmen

Not many bands have been playing music together since childhood. The Walkmen's cohesive sound that was forged during their time together sounds as if they were laying riffs while in their mothers' wombs.

Grand slam

Revenge is a dish best served with 19 points.Almost one year after the infamous 19-point, second-half collapse against Ohio in the Mid-American Conference finals, Bulls fans can look at Thursday night's win and breathe a little easier.