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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

Sidelines

Basketball game hereNational considerationIt may be only one vote, but when that vote is for the Associated Press Men's Basketball Top 25 poll, it's huge for a school many feel failed to get the national attention it deserved last year.The UB men's basketball team received its first vote in school history on Monday in the national poll voted on by members of the AP.

Students get 'Big' to help little ones

Imagine you are given the opportunity to change a life, to become a stabilizing influence and role model for a child from a broken home, struggling in school and facing a bleak future.

Men and women swimmers hit bottom amid individual strides

In a tournament filled with personal bests and signs of improvement, the UB women's swimming and diving team came up short in team points as it finished in last place over the weekend at the SummaCare Invitational.The Bulls squared off against some tough competition this weekend in Akron, Ohio, scoring 937 points in 20 events."We held our own in the meet, especially considering we had half the number of swimmers some of the other teams had," said head coach Scott Vanderzell.UB freshman Rachel Sorg led the team with a first-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke in a time of 58.62, a career best.

A farewell to 'Rap's Elvis'

Why is it always the greats that have to leave us? From Sandy Koufax to Barry Sanders to Jay-Z, legends of their respective professions have loved to retire in the midst of their prime, whether it is for personal reasons or in hopes of attaining legendary status.Once again, the American public faces such a tragedy with the retirement of arguably one of the greatest rappers of all time, Marshall Mathers, a.k.a.

Hot shot Cage aims to lead Bulls back to championship

Armed with a relentless will and a jump shot that's as cool as the other side of the pillow, Calvin Cage has spent the last three years teaching Bulls fans that size doesn't always matter.Seven games into the season, the 6-foot, 170-pound guard is leading the Bulls in scoring with over 17 points per outing, and after his recent 22-point effort at Niagara on Saturday, Cage is showing no signs of slowing down.Cage, a senior, uses a skill set that includes a ferocious handle and a rainbow jumper to disprove critics that say he is simply not big enough to fill Turner Battle's shoes.Cage is not just another jump-shooting guard, though.

Staying safe during break

One of the perks of living off campus is being truly on your own: no parents, no RAs, no UB rules.

Correction

The photos of the dancers Monday