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Buffalo FBI chief explains Lackawanna Six

9/11. WMD. Lackawanna Six.These three phrases are synonymous with the Bush administration's war on terror, and terms that are instantly identifiable, but not always easily explained.The story surrounding the mysterious six men who were arrested in Lackawanna, a suburb just south of Buffalo, was explained to a new degree when one of Buffalo's top FBI agents spoke to UB alumni Thursday at the UB Alumni Luncheon Speaker Series."Lackawanna Six and Beyond" featured Edward Needham, a senior agent at the FBI Buffalo Joint Terrorism Task Force, and detailed what law enforcement has learned from its investigation leading to the highly-publicized prosecution of the six Lackawanna men involved in terrorism-related activities."The work has not ceased.

On a MAC playoff mission

After a successful season in which the team was ranked in the top 20 nationally, UB men's soccer looks to accomplish a feat that no other UB team has ever managed: win a Mid-American Conference title."I think it would be meaningful because we have started a new era, the Manuel era, and I think it would be significant to start it off on the right foot," said head coach John Astudillo.

Dashing through the coming snow

Mention living in Buffalo to people who have never been here and you can usually count on the same old wisecracks: "Cold enough for ya?" "Hope you like snow." "Better bring your snow boots."As many returning UB students are quick to point out, winter in Buffalo is no joke.

SUNY proposal lacks tuition hike

Despite all the talk of tuition hikes and rational plans, the cost of attending a SUNY school could quite possibly remain the same through 2007.In the latest budget proposal on the table, SUNY is proposing increasing funding for the statewide system in the 2006-2007 school year without increasing tuition.If it goes through, the money for SUNY schools would go up by $211.3 million, raising the total funding to $2.3 billion, for the next fiscal year.

"'Good Night, and Good Luck:' scratching blacklists, making A-lists"

It's slow, it's old-fashioned, and it's hard to follow. It's also the best film of the year so far."Good Night, and Good Luck" chronicles Edward R.

Plan for passport requirement at U.S.-Canada border regains lost steam

The federal government is going ahead with plans to require a passport to cross between the United States and Canada, a move many still argue will have a tremendous negative impact on border traffic and the economies in areas like Western New York.The plan came under intense criticism when it was announced last April.

Volleyball overcomes errors in win

The team was smiling and laughing even before the game. The crowd was raucous and there were children dancing in the aisles.

Young gun Willy fires blanks in lopsided Bulls loss

The RedHawks apparently haven't heard that kicking someone while they're down isn't polite. In fact, they didn't only kick, but also stomped and trampled UB football on Saturday, 54-13.The Bulls' performance in Oxford, Ohio was laced with fumbles and interceptions.The dismal day for the Bulls (0-9 overall, 0-6 Mid-American Conference) began on the second drive of the game after a quick three-and-out on the first drive.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 11.07.05

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College students not the first group ignored

This is a response to the editorial: "Candidates to UB: no comment," Nov. 4.UB students shouldn't feel too bad if the Buffalo mayoral candidates are ignoring them.

Heard in the News

If what you're thinking is 'Would Sam overrule Roe?' - he would not. He might have restrictions and limitations, but it is a precedent he'd honor.-- Judge Leonard I.

Campus should stop gender/sexuality segregation

I graduated from the Ph.D. program in psychology at UB in 1992. Last week, I was back on campus to visit my dissertation chairperson for the first time in years and I happened to read your column in The Spectrum about room draw, sexual orientation and gender at UB ("It worked for Will and Grace," Silas Rader, Oct.

'Jarhead' worlds apart from typical war film

"Jarhead" is a war movie without an enemy. Marines are playing football, masturbating, betting on scorpion fights and occasionally shooting at rocks to prepare for the combat they will seemingly never see.The war film doesn't match the epic battle scenes in "Saving Private Ryan" or "Platoon," but it doesn't have to.What it lacks in a visual depiction of war is replaced with an adequate storyline and subtle political critiques.

Caucasian SA

What would a group of white kids have to sit down and talk about?That question seems to be the most common reason students cite when they explain why they don't support the idea of a Student Association club dedicated to those of European descent.Another is outright racism.From strangers in the hall to representatives at SA, more students lately seem to be considering the possibility of a Student Association club for white students.

Weekend in Buffalo: 11.04.05

Schedule

WrestlingSaturday: at Slippery Rock Open, all dayW. SwimmingSaturday: vs. Akron, 1 p.m.FootballSaturday: at Miami (Ohio), 2 p.m.VolleyballSaturday: vs.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 11.04.05

Fight your way into peace of mind

"Be careful, that guy knows Karate."More than just sounding cool, there are definitely certain advantages to knowing how to defend one's self in a threatening situation.

Professor evaluations get a tech upgrade before students weigh in

Every UB student wants professors who are interesting, helpful and clear, but as many students discover each semester, top-notch faculty can be hard to find.The release of CourseEval3, a Web-based evaluation tool, may make it easier for students to separate the wheat from the chaff of mediocre professors.Developed by Academic Management Systems, a company located in the off-campus Baird Research Park, the new CourseEval3 program generates online questionnaires that students can fill out at the end of each semester.

Second fiddle no more

The Democrats seem to have discovered their spine.What else explains Senate minority leader Harry Reid's taking to the floor Tuesday and demanding answers from Republican lawmakers?