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"Community takes back the night from sexual assault, rape"
By JESSI HUGHES | Oct. 24, 2005Some think it only affects women, but sexual assault is far from a female-only issue.Whether they were victims dealing with the aftermath, or people who had never been affected by rape or assault, both men and women alike came together to take a stand Thursday at the annual Take Back the Night on South Campus.Each year, Take Back the Night, which is held on several college campuses, allows the community to come together to share their stories and raise awareness about the effects of rape and sexual assault.UB's event was held in Harriman Hall, which was packed with students, faculty and several organizations, leaving only standing room for additional onlookers.The night's guest speaker, Linda Hill-MacDonald, head coach of the UB women's basketball team, delivered some somber statistics: every six minutes, one rape occurs in the United States and only one in ten rapes are reported."Rape is not the fault of the victim," said Hill-MacDonald, as several eyes in the room fell to the floor, "She does not ask, nor does she deserve to be raped."Hill-MacDonald said that specific to the college demographic, one in five women report being raped during their college career.
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Men's soccer struggles in MAC play
By ANTHONY SYLOR | Oct. 24, 2005Heading into the last two games of the season with playoff rankings up for grabs, the men's soccer team went a disappointing 0-1-1 on the road to conference opponents this weekend.The 20th-ranked Bulls came out with a 1-1 tie in an overtime battle with Western Michigan on Friday, and then on Sunday UB fell 1-0 to the Northern Illinois Huskies, who are ranked 22nd in the country and second in the Mid-American Conference.Before traveling to Western Michigan (6-6-2 overall, 2-1-1 MAC) and Northern Illinois, the Bulls had a realistic shot at a number-two MAC playoff ranking and an outside chance at earning the number-one spot.
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Selling out for a cause
By NICOLE COLEMAN | Oct. 24, 2005This is the first of a two part story about the non-profit organization, Harvest House. The second part will focus on the UB Law School's community project, which plans to raise over 10 million dollars to fund the Harvest House Ministry Center.Gary and Linda Tatu took the road less traveled.In 1993 the couple sold their 2,200 square foot home in Williamsville and purchased a 22,000 square foot derelict church on Seneca Street in Buffalo, putting all of their savings into the founding of the non-profit organization they named Harvest House.The purpose of Harvest House was to welcome needy people and groups from all over the world who are in search of spiritual, emotional and physical support."We make space available for non-profit groups," said Gary Tatu, vice president on the Harvest House board.
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"West is best, but cut the rest"
By BRIAN HIBBARD | Oct. 24, 2005When former Secretary of State Colin Powell visited last Wednesday for the Distinguished Speakers Series, the only security present was a couple of police officers.
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Oct. 24, 2005Volleyball drops two MAC contestsThe UB volleyball team (9-15 overall and 1-9 in the MAC) struggled in MAC play last weekend as they were swept in conference games against Bowling Green and Miami (Ohio). The Bulls faced Bowling Green (13-9 overall 6-4 in the MAC) on the road on Friday, followed by another road contest at Miami (Ohio) (14-7 overall 7-3 in the MAC).In Friday's match, junior Nikki Morzenti and senior Katie Weekley led the Bulls.
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Longtime dean of engineering Karwan to step down
By MAGGIE ROBINSON | Oct. 24, 2005After a 30-year relationship with UB as a faculty administrator and dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Mark Karwan announced he is stepping down from his position."His long term as dean is the result of his terrific leadership and strong support both from within SEAS and from the higher administration," said D.
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Brainy bones
By MARK VERNIK | Oct. 24, 2005Horrors and thrillers are fitting for this time of year, and a little fright should be part of anyone's agenda if they're adamant about Halloween.
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"Women's swimming makes opening statement over Canisius, Siena"
By ALEXIS FARNSWORTH | Oct. 24, 2005The UB women's swimming and diving team started its season with a big splash this weekend, breaking six pool records in Friday's win at Canisius and winning all but two events in Saturday's victory over Siena.The team soaked up a total 24 wins at both meets."They started the season off very strong," said interim coach Scott Vanderzell.
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'Star Wars' abridged and on stage
By MEGHAN SHALVOY | Oct. 24, 2005One man. One hour. Three "Star Wars" movies.Appealing to both the "Star Wars" fanatic and the casual viewer, actor Charles Ross will transport the audience at the Center for the Arts Mainstage Theater Monday at 8 p.m.
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"Ellicott employee charged with stalking, lewdness"
By CHRISTINE A. SETLOCK | Oct. 24, 2005A UB employee arraigned on charges of public lewdness and third-degree stalking will appear in Amherst Town Court on Tuesday.Keith Bromstead, 32, a custodial worker for Residence Halls and Apartments, was arrested near the Ellicott Complex dorms by both UB and Amherst police in the early morning hours of Oct.
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Fashion head back to 'Golden Roots'
By MICHAEL LACARI | Oct. 24, 2005Buffalo's weather is steadily deteriorating, but the African heat will soon overtake Buffalo's chill for a night of food, fun and fashion.
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The Syria problem
By Editorial | Oct. 24, 2005With the United States and Britain calling for action in response to last week's UN report alleging high-level Syrian involvement in the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, it's important to step back and look at our own actions.In particular, the fact that U.S.
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Don't surrender with the broadcast flag
By ALEXANDER NASAREWSKY | Oct. 24, 2005As if the Digital Rights Management restrictions on the MP3's that you buy from online retailers such as iTunes weren't enough, the Motion Picture Association of America wants to restrict the copying you do from your own television.Miss your favorite television show and want to make sure it gets recorded?
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Record crowd turns out for Fall Fest
By SIOBHAN COUNIHAN | Oct. 24, 2005When Kanye West told the crowd to get its hands high, about 6,000 pairs of hands responded, making this year's Fall Fest one of the most successful in recent memory.The Alumni Arena box office sold out all 1,100 of the general admission tickets and gave away all but a few hundred of 5,000 free student tickets for Friday's concert.According to SA President Dela Yador, the turnout was at a level UB hasn't seen in years."We didn't get the final numbers back, but I believe there were about 300 to 400 student tickets left over that weren't given out," Yador said.
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Nothing to kill yourself over
By ASHLEY N. OWENS | Oct. 24, 2005Suicide among young adults is rampant. Director Marc Foster ("Finding Neverland") captures that brutal reality in the thoughts of a suicidal college student in the film "Stay." "Stay" is a suspenseful story about a psychologist's attempt to prevent his patient from committing suicide.
