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"Ethnicity takes higher profile, but is static at UB"

This is the fourth part in a continuing series, "The changing face of UB," which examines recent student population trends as UB moves forward into the John Simpson era.There's no denying UB is a diverse campus.Go anywhere on North or South and the admissions slogans ring true: students of every creed and color can be found catching the bus to Ellicott or running late to classes in Diefendorf.

The SA entertainers

It's ironic that Kanye West's albums parody college life and getting degrees, because that's about what SA has been doing for years.UB's undergraduate representation basically act as promoters these days.

Column long overdue

Thank you. That's all I have to say. Finally someone has the balls to speak their mind and the truth about the situation that is happening ("The kids are alright," Oct.

Conservative group argues Academic Bill of Rights for SUNY

College campuses have long had reputations as havens of liberal thought, but with the current political climate, the balance of liberalism and conservatism at universities has become a hot-button issue.While conservative students have long decried a bias, now one group is harnessing the national movement to prevent any alleged bias from appearing in classes, and some UB students are on the bandwagon.Students for Academic Freedom, a conservative lobby group headed by political commentator David Horowitz, is currently working to bring an "Academic Bill of Rights" to all SUNY schools.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 10.18.05

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Byler takes MAC honorsJunior forward Braden Byler of the men's soccer team became Mid-American Conference player of week for the first time Monday after putting up standout numbers during last weekend's play.

SA struggles to make voice matter in UB decisions

Dela Yador knows what UB students think about their student government."Crooked. Corrupt. They do two concerts a year and that's it," says Yador, president of the Student Association.

A big fogging stretch

It seems director Rupert Wainwright couldn't see through the haze when remaking "The Fog." The ominous cloud of John Carpenter's 1980 film still hasn't lifted, causing the remake to be weak and unnecessary.A hundred years after a murder scandal upon a leprosy-stricken ship, ghosts come to haunt and kill anyone in their midst in a small island town.

"Cross country squads split, finding similar success"

They say you can't be in two places at once, but the UB men's and women's cross country teams managed the task last weekend as they spilt the squad up to compete in two different tournaments.Last weekend most of the team ran in the Penn State National Open, while UB put seven other entrants in the Harry F.

"We don't care anymore, either"

Story of the Year's sophomore release "In the Wake of Determination" is a drastic departure from their debut album "Page Avenue." The emo verses and sugary pop-punk riffs of "Page Avenue" have been ditched in favor of hard guitars and screaming vocals.

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Music for elevators and fallout shelters

Bands that ride in the groove of established musicians may not change the industry, but they can certainly produce some fine ear candy.The Stay Low's latest release "The Red Budget EP" resonates with Explosions in the Sky, Do Make Say Think, and Godspeed You!

Fleeting moments of compassion

Incessant name-calling, ferocious booing, and constant heckling are the norms of a sporting event.

Students make up for lost meals with hurricane relief

Despite the distance between Buffalo and the hurricane damage that swept New Orleans and the surrounding area, UB has truly made an effort to respond to their need for help.

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"The medicated generation: drunken, drugged and damned"

Since my freshman year, I've had disdain for both my generation and humanity as a whole. Upon entering college it seemed like everything good and pure was sucked out of this world, never to be embraced again.

Falcons fly by Bulls in 4-0 win

As hard as it is to play on the road against conference opponents, the absence of six starters makes the task exponentially harder.The UB women's soccer team faced the challenge of losing veteran players and was unable to overcome Bowling Green State University on Sunday in a short-handed 4-0 defeat.Coming off of a 3-0 fall to Toledo on Friday, UB (4-10-1 overall, 2-6 Mid-American Conference) put the ball in its own net for the first goal in the contest and for the second time in as many games.

'Domino' falls short

Model Domino Harvey has ditched the bustier and resigned the runway act. Instead of parading around in Gucci she's wearing camo and pumping bullets into notorious fugitives.

My truck's bigger than yours

All I wanted to do was watch the White Sox.Between innings, the makers of the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck issued me a direct challenge, the likes of which I haven't heard since my playground days.

Briggs steers boats to smoother waters for UB crew

Sheralyn Briggs grew up in a town where rowing was a big time sport. When she found out she was too small to row she had to find a different way to get on the boat.Her solution?