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How to be a loveable loser

By SETH PECK | Nov. 18, 2005

For romantics with an 8-foot-wide posterior, the game of love is not the easiest to play.For anyone who felt the pain of being unpopular in high school, "Just Friends" offers hope to former nerds while providing some golden comedic material.The movie has the potential to fall in line with the likes of "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Office Space," the cult phenomena that came out of nowhere to find surprising success.Not to say that "Just Friends" is an instant classic, but what director Roger Kumble (writer and director of the "Cruel Intentions" series) brings is a funny film that will have everyone laughing at least some of the time."Just Friends" tells the story of a man named Chris (Ryan Reynolds of "Van Wilder") who returns to his hometown for one last chance to woo the girl he always wanted.After his plane has mechanical problems, he accidentally lands in his hometown.

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The boys are back in town

By JENNIFER GILLAN | Nov. 18, 2005

Twenty-three wins in a season. First postseason appearance and win. Best season record in school history.

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Interpreting the universe

By SILAS RADER | Nov. 18, 2005

Distinguished Speaker Brian Greene was welcomed with open arms and thunderous applause this week at Alumni Arena.

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"Don't just complain, take action"

By MICHAEL GUNDERMAN | Nov. 18, 2005

I have a little quip about Meghan Groth's article, "Pick your nose at home" (Nov. 14). She goes on to explain her annoyances about several students which bother her, for various reasons such as: people text messaging during their classes, a girl whose shoes are removed, people picking each others pimples, etc.My question to her is that if it bothers you so much, then why don't you do something about it?If you can't concentrate on a lecture because some girl is text messaging a friend, either tell them that it distracts you, or move up to the front of the class.

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Seniors set to bid UB football farewell

By ALEXIS FARNSWORTH | Nov. 18, 2005

After losing nine out of 10 games this season, along with a coach, the UB Bulls will bid another farewell as 18 of the team's athletes will play their final game Saturday against Eastern Michigan on Senior Day.Although the Bulls have only one win on the field and have taken heat from the majority of the UB population, the Bulls' snoozing scoreboard hasn't dampened the team's enthusiasm.

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Scoreboard

Nov. 18, 2005

VolleyballTuesday:Akron3Buffalo0M. SwimmingWednesday:St. Bonaventure210.5Buffalo89.5

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Rising costs pummel UB

By CHRISTINE SETLOCK | Nov. 18, 2005

Rising utility costs ensure an expensive winter for UB as Buffalo's first snowflakes land on campus.UB's utilities are expected to increase to $35.4 million for the 2005-2006 academic year, up 56.6 percent from the $22.6 million UB paid just a year ago.These increases have the potential to affect spending in other areas at the university."If there's a fixed budget and energy costs go up, there certainly has to be cutbacks in other areas," said the director of Facilities Operations, Louis Schmitt.

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Corrections

By Editorial | Nov. 18, 2005

In Nov. 16 editorial titled, "Curse the NCAA," the correct name of UB's athletic conference is the Mid-American Conference.Also, in the same issue, in the "Ultimate UB athlete" graphic, the photo for Nikki Morzenti was incorrect.

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Ben Sargent Cartoon: 11.18.05

By Editorial | Nov. 18, 2005

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Physicist tugs audience by strings

By THOMAS HALLECK | Nov. 18, 2005

Those expecting a tedious physics lecture from world-renowned physicist, string-theorist and author Brian Greene may have been surprised Wednesday night.Greene, a scientist on the forefront of a groundbreaking yet controversial theory, spoke to UB as the fall's last Distinguished Speaker about his work and how it may affect the very laws of science, but did so with a down-to-earth sense of humor.String theory may provide the link between two previously incompatible major aspects of physics--Einstein's general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics--two theories that are essential in providing an understanding of what Greene calls "the fabric of the cosmos."Greene explained Newton's Law of Gravity as well as its flaw-that nothing could be faster than light, but Newton claimed that gravity's effects were instant.

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iPrint trial on schedule

By PATRIK PURI | Nov. 18, 2005

Despite past troubles, the iPrint project is expected to premiere on campus by next year and a pilot program is still slated for next semester, UB officials announced at Wednesday's Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting.iPrint, originally scheduled to begin its pilot program last summer, allows each student, faculty and staff member to print 650 pages each semester and an additional 200 pages during the semester session.

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Playlist

Nov. 16, 2005

As Americans gather around the table with their families next week to celebrate Thanksgiving, don't forget these talented artists who give some festive color to this very special day.

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SA club policy reviewed by Senate

By HAROLD DUMKE | Nov. 16, 2005

The Student Association Senate voted down a new club admission policy on Monday, calling for a more structured procedure for the acceptance of new clubs into SA.

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A r?PIsum?PI of bad memories

By KENNETH ILGUNAS | Nov. 16, 2005

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Door-button laziness wastes money

By SIOBHAN COUNIHAN | Nov. 16, 2005

Most students walking to and from classes don't think twice about pushing the blue buttons with "handicapped" insignia that will automatically open the doors to buildings.

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Rockets dive to new heights

By WILL ARONIN | Nov. 16, 2005

Ten meters high, staring down into the pool below, the divers stand ready. The fear that would claim even the toughest of men about to fall into the blue depths, nowhere to be found on their stoic faces.

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No such thing as an off-season

By WILL ARONIN | Nov. 16, 2005

As football season wraps up and fans come out of the woodwork for the basketball season to start, it's easy to lose track of UB's spring sports.But while the temperatures drop and the snow piles up, the Bulls' spring warriors don't have the luxury of an off-season of rest and relaxation."This is their primary time for strength training," said Cheyenne Pietri, strength and conditioning coach for all UB varsity sports.

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Scientology teaches to act for oneself

By SUSAN HAWLEY | Nov. 16, 2005

I am writing in response to a letter written on Nov. 7 ("Scientology extortion should not be on campus") in which a student decided he would write down "some important facts" about the Church of Scientology.

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Schedule

Nov. 16, 2005

W. SwimmingWednesday: at St. Bonaventure, 6 p.m.

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T.O. has B.O.

By JENNIFER GILLAN | Nov. 16, 2005

If I were in charge of the alphabet, the letters "T" and "O" would be the first to go. So what if we'd only have 24 other letters to use?Kudos to the Philadelphia Eagles for getting T.O.