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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
R&B star Fantasia is successful in many ways despite her functional illiteracy, as was Stanley Cup-winning Montreal Canadiens head coach, Jacques Demers.One might reach the conclusion that literacy is overrated.
Gerald Rising doesn't seem to understand the meaning of retirement.Since retiring in 1994, after over 30 years of teaching as a Distinguished Teaching Professor emeritus in the department of learning and education, he has yet to succumb to a life of boredom and afternoon naps."I tell people to practice saying 'No' five years before they retire.
We're all familiar with "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "Macbeth." So getting a rare taste of one of Shakespeare's B-side works, "The Winter's Tale," puts the renowned playwright in an entirely new light.UB's production of "The Winter's Tale" will run Nov.
Everybody wants to be Johnny Cash. Musicians from Elvis to Kurt Cobain and Trent Reznor to Nick Cave have made efforts to resemble the Man in Black, in various ways.Why wouldn't they?
Basketball newbies signedNational Signing Day was on Friday and the men and women's basketball teams took advantage of the opportunity with each team harnessing four players to sign National Letters of Intent.Reggie Witherspoon, head coach of the men, snagged two guards and two forwards for his 2006-2007 team.
This story is part of an ongoing series about the changing face of UB.Even Lucinda Finley couldn't tell you exactly what UB means by "faculty.""The one thing that is clear about faculty is that there is no definitional blurriness over people who are hired on the tenure track," said Finley, vice president for faculty affairs.Outside of that though, things get murky.
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