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Give us a break

We upperclassmen are familiar by now with the breaks and vacations of the SUNY system campuses being out of sync with each other.

'Tis the Season: Holiday movie preview

There's an old saying that Buffalo only has two seasons - construction and winter. It can also be said that Hollywood has just two seasons - summer and Oscar.There is no clear-cut date to when the latter starts, but most will agree that it begins around Thanksgiving.

Sidelines

Grapplers face No. 23 Fighting ScotsThe UB wrestling team will travel to the Erie Civic Center on Friday to battle with the nationally ranked Edinboro Fighting Scots.

Going home gets expensive

As plane tickets are bought, cars gassed up and trains and buses boarded, students are finding that the cost of traveling home for winter break has increased significantly from last year.Fuel costs have raised the price of not only driving but also other forms of transportation.

Intolerance of any religion same as zealotry

In his Dec. 7 article "Religion can go to hell," Ken Ilgunas articulates his disaffection with people he regards as "religious fanatics." His examples of religious intolerance demonstrate the extent to which people impose their personal views on others, an act that is seldom justifiable.Yet in his column, Ilgunas commits the same moral offence he so virulently deplores.

Is Buffalo on Ticketmaster's 'naughty' list?

It's going to be a weak holiday season for local concerts, but the semester coming to a close is reason enough to celebrate with a little live music.

Bulls hose Flames

UB men's basketball was on fire Tuesday, and the Flames couldn't take the heat.Displaying some of their best defensive hustle of the season, the Bulls left Lynchburg, Va., with a 66-53 win over Liberty University and extended their hot start to 7-1, the best record they've had since the 1958-59 season.Liberty's team was ashes under the Bull's hooves at the Vines Center in UB's fifth consecutive victory."We played in a very adverse environment," said head coach Reggie Witherspoon.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 12.09.05

Students help recovery

While most students use winter break as an opportunity to kick back and relax, one group of UB students is rebuilding a city.Nathaniel Cornman, a junior architecture major, is one of 23 UB students who are going to Louisiana between semesters to help relief efforts in New Orleans.The jewel city of the Mississippi delta is still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Katrina, which caused $80 billion in damage, making it the costliest hurricane ever recorded in the United States.

Clearing up a grey area

We commend the Faculty Senate Executive Committee's efforts in the groundbreaking "Faculty Code of Conduct" that's currently in first draft stages.

Tomie Arai frames identity

Inspecting a culture as an outsider can be a difficult task, but artist Tomie Arai has the unique ability to simultaneously represent American and Japanese cultures through her personal art.A compilation of Arai's work is currently on exhibit at the CEPA Gallery downtown in a series entitled "Untelling." Embodying two distinct cultures, the artist explores her dual identity through a myriad of artistic forms.As a third-generation Japanese-American, Arai's work is influenced by many cultures, but there is an apparent focus on Japanese and Chinese cultures.On the ground floor of the exhibit, there is an entire room dedicated to the family.

Jackpot in Vegas

Stalwart senior Kyle Cerminara achieved a distinct honor Friday, eclipsing the 113-career-wins mark of Gary Cooper to etch his name in the record book as UB's leader in career wins.Cerminara dominated Sin City this past weekend and was crowned champion of his weight class as he extended his winning streak to 19-0 on the season.

Prominent government advocate leaves UB for law firm

When Janet Penksa moved on to a job with an Albany law firm last week, she took with her deep connections within the New York State government.What she's left here is groundwork from some of the most effective government-university programs in recent UB history.Though her position leaves an empty desk in the fifth floor of Capen Hall, her departure does not necessarily leave UB's government advocacy abilities in a lurch, according to those who worked with her.Penksa, in her position as associate vice president of university services and director of government affairs, had a big hand in attracting government money for the recent construction of the bioinformatics center at Roswell Park."Janet directed our state and federal affairs office, promoting positive influence on UB initiatives," said Ryan McPherson, assistant vice president for government affairs.

Schedule

W. BasketballWednesday: vs. Youngstown, 7 p.m.

Apartment complex still bittersweet

It's been three months since students moved into the brand new University Village at Sweethome, and many are still voicing complaints of poor Internet connections, vandalism and overall sub-par construction.The apartment complex, which has been heavily advertised as an oasis of sorts, is complete with tanning beds and a movie theater.

Utilities shouldn't mean futility

I go to bed at night and shiver myself to a comfortable state of warmth and only then can I fall asleep.

Scoreboard

M. BasketballTuesday:Buffalo66Liberty53

Stalker case lingers

The case of a UB employee charged with stalking and public lewdness began proceedings in Amherst Town Court this week, but it will not be resolved until after the end of the semester.Keith Bromstead, 32, a custodial worker for University Residence Halls and Apartments, appeared in court Tuesday after being arraigned in late October on public lewdness and third-degree stalking charges.

Flunking Uncle Sam

It's frightful that four years after 9/11, our nation's "war on terror" has flunked a quiz on its home front.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 12.06.05