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"Spicy dances, food make for grand bazaar"

By JESSICA MINNEY | Oct. 21, 2005

The hottest salsa on campus Wednesday wasn't bought in a store. Rather, it could be found with its spicy dance counterpart, merengue, in the rhythms and movements of students at this year's annual Latino Bazaar in the Student Union.That isn't to say there wasn't food.The purpose of the event, said coordinator Mitchell Chavez, is to expose students to different culture, art, dances, and of course, the ever-popular Latino food."(The event) is going well, we have a lot of students, and participation has been great.

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It worked for Will and Grace

By SILAS RADER | Oct. 21, 2005

If a homosexual wants to room with someone of the opposite gender on campus, he or she should be allowed to.UB's Residence Halls and Apartments is ignoring a big issue by prohibiting male and female students from sharing a dorm or apartment.With the exception of married or domestically partnered couples, chicks and dudes must sleep separated by at least one wall.

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Refugees find new life at Vive

By NICOLE COLEMAN | Oct. 21, 2005

Imagine living in a country where you were not free. In hopes of a better life, you leave all you have ever known behind -- career, family and home -- and travel across sea to a completely foreign land, where the language and customs are drastically different, and where there is no guarantee you will find success in starting a new life.

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Stadium also track team's home

By GEORGE FETCHKO | Oct. 21, 2005

As a member of the UB men's varsity track and field team, I couldn't help getting a little frustrated by your short column debating whose home is UB Stadium ("Whose home is UB Stadium?" Oct.

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"Music is Art still under the radar, now over the hill too"

By JENNIFER HEIN | Oct. 21, 2005

In a music world full of pathetic teen pop singers like Ryan Cabrera, we sometimes need to look to our elders to teach us a lesson about good rock n' roll.As the Music is Art series continues at the Center for the Arts, middle-aged Buffalo area bands Nancyscandy and Anatara rocked to a different beat Tuesday night.

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A busy day for activists

By Editorial | Oct. 21, 2005

UB was an uncharacteristically politically active campus on Wednesday. Sophomore Matthew Hickey (above) took a swing at Bush at the UB College Democrat

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Mandatory fee and SA focus misguided

By MELODY C. SIMON | Oct. 21, 2005

I am an older student in her last senior semester at UB. And when I mean older, I mean older. I am upset about the fact that I have to pay a mandatory student activity fee of $400.00+. I know what it is forbut I also know that none of the activities on campus are gearedtowards older students.

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Stuck in neutral

By JENNIFER GILLAN | Oct. 21, 2005

History seems to be repeating itself.For the second time in three years, UB football is off to a 0-6 start and will look to make some offensive changes as it hopes to notch a few in the win column against the rest of its scrappy conference foes.This Saturday the Bulls head to Toledo where they will face the surprising Rockets (5-1, 3-0 Mid-American Conference). Last week the Bulls' defense lined up against the Bowling Green with its bulls-eye on star quarterback Omar Jacobs, who UB held to minimal damage in a 27-7 loss.UB (0-6 overall, 0-3 MAC) was able to mostly contain Jacobs, allowing the junior just 184 yards on 18 completions while forcing two interceptions.

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'Rollers' was well-written

By JAMES LUTZ | Oct. 21, 2005

I just wanted to say that I liked your article called, "The holy rollers" (Nicole Coleman, Oct. 10) I've not had the same trouble with those super religious types, but I'm sure if I had, I'd probably become a hateful person, which is why I'm glad I've not gotten too many of those weirdoes.It was a well-written piece and makes me think of the writings of a friend of mine whose writing also makes it worth being literate for me.

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A week for French kicks

By RUTH BLAYNEY | Oct. 21, 2005

Though many assume in a joking way that France is only known for cheese, snails and the Eiffel Tower, some at UB are trying to show next month that there is much more to this historic country.From Nov.

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The Mountain Goats scale new peaks

By ALEXANDER NASAREWSKY | Oct. 21, 2005

One of the biggest tragedies of the Tuesday night Mountain Goats show at the Icon wasn't lead singer John Darnielle's heartbreaking lyrics about alcoholism and abuse, but the sparse turnout for such an exceptional songwriter and performer.While the lack of audience was disconcerting, it made for a very intimate performance that enhanced the Mountain Goats' already intensely personal lyrics.On Tuesday night, The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers, Vera and The Mountain Goats played an unforgettable show at the Buffalo Icon.First up was local act Vera.

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'Medicated generation' on target

By NICK PIERSIMONI | Oct. 21, 2005

I'm writing in response to the article "The Medicated generation." (Oct. 20) It's about time someone brought this issue into focus (the issue being the depressed state of our generation). Our generation does have a problem, and to expand a little further on what Mr. IIgunas said, we are heading down a wrong road, a road where the easy way out takes the place of the right way, which more often than not involves self-sacrifice, discipline, and self-control.

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Swimmers splash into 2005 with hopes of turnaround season

By RICHARD MATHEWS | Oct. 21, 2005

The start of a new season marks a renewed sense of optimism and excitement for the women's swimming team, which looks to reverse last year's misfortunes and show everyone that UB can be competitive.This year UB is a much different team, including a change at the top, as new head coach Scott Vanderzell takes the helm.As an assistant coach for the past five seasons, Vanderzell saw the Bulls finish at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference standings last year with a 3-9 record overall and a measly 0-8 record in conference meets.Vanderzell believes the team will become competitive in the MAC this year."I have a very positive outlook on the season," Vanderzell said.

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