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Students climb iPrint learning curve

By HAROLD DUMKE AND ROBERT PAPE | Jan. 25, 2006

In the Cybrary on the second floor of Lockwood Library, students are learning how to use UB's new print allocation system while administrators work out the kinks in preparation for expanding it campus-wide in August.When the new iPrint program is completely installed in every computer lab and library on campus, it will limit each UB student, faculty and staff member to print 650 pages per semester.

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Proselytizing 'scare technique' is the problem

By AARON WATTERSON | Jan. 25, 2006

This letter is regarding Ken Ilgunas' column "Religion can go to hell" (Dec. 7). First off let me say thank you for having the courage to write an article like that.

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SA Report Card II

By Editorial | Jan. 25, 2006

This is the second installment of The Spectrum's mid-year evaluation of SA. Part one focused on finances, SUNY SA, and clubs.

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Teacher was an inspiration

By ANNE WOJTASZEK LEE | Jan. 25, 2006

In response to "Mr. Sillick's swan song" (Jan. 23): My daughter, a freshman, called tonight to tell me of your remembrance of Mr. Sillick.

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'Henderson' more than just a busty charade

By BRIAN HIBBARD | Jan. 25, 2006

Most would shiver at the thought of watching Judi Dench star in a movie about nudity. Fortunately for audiences everywhere, she is not the one baring skin in "Mrs. Henderson Presents." This showbiz movie is based on actual events that took place in England during 1973.

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From the bleachers

By TIM COYNE | Jan. 25, 2006

What makes a rivalry in sports?Is it two evenly matched foes engaging in a blow-for-blow, bucket-for-bucket contest that isn't decided until the waning seconds?

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Art clips

Jan. 25, 2006

At schoolThe Undergraduate Painting Exhibition opens to the public this Friday in the Center for the Arts.

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"With Manuel's help, Gill surrounds himself with experienced staff"

By WILL ARONIN | Jan. 25, 2006

After a disappointing and all-too-familiar one-win season, the leadership of UB football has received a complete makeover.

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Hung up on Christ

By MIKE FLATT | Jan. 25, 2006

Ray's grape-sized tumor vanished overnight. Jay's parents divorced. Emily's friend died.According to the Web site thensomethinghappened.com, these are the things that happened.The site, which is currently being advertised on bulletin boards around campus, and has been for a couple years, is a forum for Christian evangelist testimonials.

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Schedule

Jan. 25, 2006

W. BasketballWednesday: vs. Toledo, 7 p.m.M. SwimmingThursday: at St. Bonaventure, 6 p.m.M. BasketballThursday: vs.

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It's hard work smiling with fangs

By SILAS RADER | Jan. 25, 2006

Like a vampire crossed with a werewolf, "Underworld: Evolution" is an unpleasant but rather exciting sum of its parts.

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Bulls regain winning ways

By COREY GRIFFIN | Jan. 25, 2006

Just when some think the Bulls are down and out, they seem to find a way to bounce back.After a devastating loss to Central Michigan on Saturday, the men's basketball team headed to an arena where they've never won before, turned the ball over almost 30 times, yet still pulled out a 76-73 victory over the Bowling Green Falcons.The first half was the Andy Robinson and Calvin Cage show as guard duo shined.

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Freshman parking limits become permanent

By MATT MILLER | Jan. 25, 2006

After running a pilot program last semester that banned freshmen residential students from parking along the Academic Spine, officials said they are pleased with the program's results and will keep it in place this semester.The program was instituted in response to consistent complaints of insufficient parking on campus.

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Flaccid foreign funnies

By KARA BENNETT | Jan. 25, 2006

Comedian Albert Brooks completely monopolized the creation of "Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World." He fills the role of screenwriter and director, as well as taking the liberty of playing himself.The movie begins with an asinine assignment given by former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson, who recruits Brooks to conduct a study of Muslim humor in order to augment the United States' intelligence of the Middle East.Based on the premise of the movie, viewers may be mislead into thinking that the plot line is garnished with substantial comedy.

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Sidelines

Jan. 25, 2006

Grapplers grab national rankingIndividual success is what the wrestling team has been known for this season, but in the latest rankings on wrestlingreport.com, the Bulls cracked the top 30 for the first time this season, coming in at No.

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Budd emerges on national scene after beating No. 1 grappler

By JUSTIN HAAG | Jan. 25, 2006

Above the doorway to the UB wrestling room, in the catacombs of Alumni Arena, hangs a blue and white sign with a stern warning."Do not enter this room unless you are mentally and physically prepared to pay the price it takes to get to the NCAA tournament, be an All-American and win a National Championship."At 133 pounds, junior captain Mark Budd is pushing the limits to make this goal a reality.

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Fivespeed pours its heart out

By JENNIFER HEIN | Jan. 25, 2006

When guys get their hearts broken, they don't sit around crying and eating ice cream. They tend to let out their emotions in other ways, such as punching a wall or screaming, sometimes even writing a song.Up-and-coming rockers Fivespeed are more than just a bunch of angry boys who feel the need to shout.

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"Lowly Chippewas upset Bulls due to short bench, foul trouble"

By JENNIFER GILLAN | Jan. 23, 2006

Four minutes into the game, that's when the gloves came off. Or in Reggie Witherspoon's case, the jacket.Buffalo's head coach had a tough afternoon at Alumni Arena on Saturday as the Bulls lost 71-61 to a young team that entered the game winless in the conference."Central Michigan completely outworked us," said an irate coach Witherspoon, who tends to show his frustration by taking off his suit jacket.

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Bon Jovi returns

Jan. 23, 2006

Bon Jovi kept the faith in classic spandex style Fri. night at the HSBC Arena. It

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Weathering the UB commute

By KATHERINE BECZAK | Jan. 23, 2006

Despite the recent unseasonably mild weather here in Buffalo, the thought of commuting and parking on campus can still bring a chill to the minds of UB students who frequently drive to school.For students who live in surrounding towns, and even for those on South Campus, the start of the winter season means it's time to start leaving early and time to get used to weathering the weather.Emily MacDougall, a sophomore undecided major, lives in Niagara Falls.