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Bulls trip over own feet in loss

You can slow down the giant, but you still have to score.Bowling Green quarterback and Heisman trophy candidate Omar Jacobs was intercepted twice for the first time in his career on Saturday at UB Stadium, but Jacobs and the Falcons still managed to defeat the Bulls 27-7.The UB defense was a formidable force that kept Jacobs in check all game, even though some sportswriters predicted Bowling Green would pin as many as 60 points on the Bulls (0-6 overall, 0-3 Mid-American Conference).Sophomore safety Jesse Imes made a great break on the ball and came away with an interception on Bowling Green's second drive of the game.

Volleyball splits matches in home stand

The differences between the two games of the UB volleyball team this weekend contrast as starkly as night and day.After a brutal 3-0 defeat at the hands of the nationally ranked Ohio Bobcats on Friday night, UB responded the following evening with a 3-1 victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes to secure its first MAC victory on the season.Ohio's shutout started with a 30-20 win in game one which actually saw UB hold the lead 12-8 at one point.

'Wailing Wanderers'

Current: "The Brown Bunny" (2003)Vincent Gallo plays Bud Clay, a motorcycle racer who takes to the open road in a trip across country.

Students toy with chemistry

UB's chemistry majors are out to prove this week that no one plays around like chemistry students do.With "The Joy of Toys," the theme for this year's National Chemistry Week, UB students are hoping to inspire a few future chemistry majors of their own, giving demonstrations of magic writing, making slime, and sailing soap-powered boats at local schools, community centers and scout troops throughout the week.As experts bemoan declining interest in the sciences in the United States, events like chemistry week are trying to recapture that spark.

Plans collapse for Harriman as a South Campus student union

When the Student Association was looking for new office space this summer, it didn't have many options.The Student Union already was - and still is - tight on space, and there were no vacant buildings on North Campus that would be suitable for student offices.

"Helping victims, shaping students through the Red Cross"

Joshua Erizer's first day interning with the American Red Cross was not what he expected. Before he even knew where the bathroom was, Erizer was thrown into a chaotic relief effort to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina.The Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross is made up largely of UB students, from employees to interns and volunteers.

Multiple personality orders

Recently I went through what many students refer to as "hell week" - four exams in as many days.After hours of cramming only to know that I'd forget the information within 48 hours, I braved the first exam.

Tickets scarce for Powell at Alumni

If he wanted to, former Secretary of State Colin Powell probably could be president. Much like Sen.

Matt Good rocks sold-out show

"K-I-C-K-A-S-S. That's the way we spell success," chanted the synchronic crowd to the lyrics of Matt Good's song "Giant" in hopes of conjuring the band back for one last song.The band busted out, hammering away at guitars and drums to the tune of "Giant" at their enamored fans' request.It was only the start of the encore, but for those in the audience, the concert was already an unforgettable experience.Western New Yorkers reap in many fruits of Canadian industries.

Scoreboard

W. SoccerFriday:Toledo3Buffalo0Sunday:BGSU4Buffalo0VolleyballFriday:Ohio3Buffalo0Saturday:Buffalo3Kent State1M.

Evolution debate in Buffalo remains low-key

While much of the country hotly debates evolution versus intelligent design, and whether the latter should be taught to children in schools, Buffalo's public schools seem to have opted out of the discussion.

The kids are alright

Parties and college students are killing University Heights.At least that is what Friday's Buffalo News seemed to imply.Somehow the fall of University Heights, once a vibrant neighborhood, is being blamed on UB students, the very people who are the reason it's not completely dead and may even be its salvation.

Youthful indiscretions should not ruin lives

Thank you for raising awareness of the Higher Education Act's denial of student loans to youths convicted of drug offenses ("Law that strips financial aid for drug convictions reconsidered," Oct.

'Wallace' near flawless

New-age animated films have the unusual ability to appeal to audiences of any age. "Shrek," "Chicken Run" and "Finding Nemo" are all films that had the strange capacity to equally entertain parents, kids, teenagers and college students."Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" follows suit.The film is the fourth installment of the "Wallace and Gromit" series, but is the first to be a full-length motion picture.The story follows the cheese-loving technophile Wallace (Peter Sallis) and his more reasonable partner Gromit the dog as they try to protect the town vegetables from pesky rabbits in the days leading up to the 500th annual Giant Vegetable competition.It's packed with goofy humor for children, along with a few subtle jokes and references to keep older viewers smiling.Directors Steve Box and Nick Park have a real knack for animated humor.

"Two games won, a star lost"

Two conference victories in one weekend is a feat that any team should celebrate without hesitation.Losing a key player in one of those games puts a damper on the bliss.The UB men's soccer team hosted Mid-American Conference games Friday and Sunday at UB Stadium and during Friday's 4-0 defeat of Bowling Green, sophomore forward Lee Catchpole went down with a head injury after a collision and did not suit up for Sunday's 1-0 victory over Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne.Catchpole's condition and possible return could not be confirmed by head coach John Astudillo following Sunday's game."I don't know when he will be back until he sees a specialist (Monday) morning at 10 a.m.," Astudillo said.

UB's performance anxiety

For as long as UB has been a public university, it's had a reputation as an excellent school for the arts.

The week ahead: 9.20.05

Iraq vote showcases divide

Iraq's slide towards civil war continues on.Regardless of President Bush's declaration hailing Saturday's vote as a victory for opponents of terrorism, the insurgency and violence plaguing Iraq will continue unabated as long as U.S.

Sidelines

McKenna continues MAC supremacyFor the second straight week, UB junior Dan McKenna of the men's cross-country team was named the Mid-American Conference Men's Runner of the Week.McKenna received the award after winning the UB Open in 29:59.9 for the 8K course.

A frosty treat before winter: Coldstone debuts in Buffalo

You'll find more than banana splits and strawberry shakes at Amherst's new ice cream shop.The Coldstone Creamery, which has already fattened patrons outside of Western New York with its creamy goodness, celebrated its grand opening in the Buffalo area this Saturday with jazz music, clowns and free spoon samples of Coldstone's original "creations."Located on Transit Road in the East View plaza, the Creamery offers smoothies, shakes, malts and many blends of delectable ice cream.