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.
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?
After a disappointing and all-too-familiar one-win season, the leadership of UB football has received a complete makeover.
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.
Like a vampire crossed with a werewolf, "Underworld: Evolution" is an unpleasant but rather exciting sum of its parts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bon Jovi kept the faith in classic spandex style Fri. night at the HSBC Arena. It
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.
After terminating its contract with Liberty Cab in May spending the entire fall semester without an affiliated cab company, the Faculty Student Association has announced that Buffalo Transportation, Inc. will provide flat-rate taxi service to UB students to and from popular locations around both campuses.Effective Jan.
After ten long months of little progress, the case against the Student Association's executive board for election violations is suddenly moving forward on two fronts, one of which has already led to an investigation headed by University Police.
When it comes to the New York State Championship, there is something about second place that just won't leave the Bulls alone.For the second consecutive year, the Buffalo Bulls wrestling team finished second overall despite an exceptional performance that included the most first-place wins out of any team in the tournament.Junior Mark Budd, senior Garrett Hicks and senior Kyle Cerminara all took home first-place titles on Saturday.
For Derek Trucks, being a musician is not just a part-time job.It's a way of life. Between juggling two different bands in non-stop performances across the country, experimenting in every genre imaginable and finding time to produce quality studio recordings, the musician does not miss a beat.The Derek Trucks Band, coming to the Center for the Arts this Wed.
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