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Students discount claims of campus anti-Semitism

No one wants to be called an anti-Semite. The title carries the same negative weight as being labeled racist, ignorant or closed-minded.It's a politically correct version of a racial slur, a label that works to subvert true hate-speakers but, when used impulsively, cuts down legitimate criticism, often cheapening the point of view of both the labeled and labeler.Events stretching back to an April 2004 lecture by a vocal critic of Israel, and as recent as a September peace group meeting, have pulled the anti-Semitic label into the UB campus spotlight.

Politicians and gamers clash in mortal kombat

Video games have been coming under increasing attack with the government's attempt to rein in the growing sophistication of violent content.The government views these precautions as necessary in maintaining a safe, moral society.

Scoreboard

M. SoccerFriday:Akron3Buffalo0W. SoccerFriday:Western Michigan2Buffalo0Sunday:Buffalo3Western Michigan2VolleyballFriday:Miami (Ohio)3Buffalo1Saturday:Bowling Green3Buffalo0FootballSaturday:Akron13Buffalo7Men

Respect our president as a human

Cheers to responsible editing and writing. First, I thank the editor publishing "Not homophobia, rejecting homosexuality" (Oct.

The week ahead: 10.10.05

Losing college aid an unfair drug deterrent

As college students around the country prepare for this semester's midterms, thousands of their would-be classmates don't have anything to study for because of a federal law that strips financial aid from people with drug convictions.The policy is currently being reconsidered as Congress renews the Higher Education Act for the first time in seven years.

Rejecting homosexuality not homophobia

I'm writing in response to Michael Flatt's editorial "Battle of hearts and minds" (Oct. 5). While I disagree with a number of his statements, the statement I'm largely referring to is that "Right wing" conservatives are homophobic because of their opposition to gay marriage.He stated that the opposition was a "Euphemism for spirituality and faith." He's right in saying that the opposition for gay marriage is based on faith-anybody can tell that George W.

Party in the Engineering Department

Engineers have fun too. With a new club on campus, there are more reasons to wish you were a mathematical genius.UB ranks as one of the most technologically advanced campuses in the nation.

Pop conforming

Kanye West is a drug-dealing serial rapist of pre-teen girls, and has gotten away with murder only because he's a popular media figure.Now, is that a recklessly slanderous lie that I told just because I disagree with someone's political standpoint?

Bulls stampede home

For a school that supposedly doesn't have any spirit, homecoming weekend is a strange exercise.Blue and white banners and signs are streamed across the school, parents visit campus in droves, a car is smashed in front of the Student Union amid wing-eating contests and homecoming royalty parades.Yet last year, despite all the Buffalo hurrah, only 7,000 people showed up at the football game in a stadium that seats 30,000.

Wildflower reveals a tame side

The girl who just wants to have fun is back, and she's done some serious growing up since her "Tuesday Night Music Club" days.Sheryl Crow's new album "Wildflower" marks a serious branching point in her career.

Spirit Week comes to a close

From automobile vandalizing to wing eating contests, this year's Spirit Week celebration of school pride did its best to prepare students for Saturday's football game in the face of daunting midterms.Monday's Car Cruncher was one of the most anticipated events to take place this week.The ill-fated white sedan, which SA officials said was previously owned by UB's homecoming opponent, the Akron Zips, became the victim of student rage."It felt so good to release the stress of my midterms onto an inanimate object, especially one from Akron," said Rachel Berg, a junior health and human services major.Onlookers also got into the spirit of the car smashing by cheering on friends who participated."Looking at what students did to that car is just a small preview to what our football team will do to the Zips this Saturday," said Giancarlo Alvarez, a senior business administration major.Spirit Week's first event highlighted UB clubs with window painting and decorating in the Student Union through to Knox Hall.

A full Ballet

I'm writing in response to an article by Bill Nielsen regarding the Buffalo mayoral election. Mr. Nielsen characterized this as a three-way race for mayor mentioning Byron Brown, Kevin Helfer and Charles Flynn.

Volleyball back on winning track

The UB volleyball team (8-9 overall, 0-4 in the MAC) notched their first win in five matches, defeating the Canisius Golden Griffins (6-11 overall) in five games Wednesday night.The Bulls managed to hold off the Griffs in the fifth and final game of the match after relinquishing a two-game lead.

Pets are students' choice for companionship

When you have a pet, having to talk to a shrink, calling your ex to reconcile, or being forced to confide in a smelly roommate are no longer solutions to loneliness.

Hull heats up Tuesday nights

Sweet, shoe-tapping sounds of jazz drift through the bar as people congregate with beers in hand.The romantic resonance of the saxophone fills the room.

Great performances hindered by technical restraints

When the music is rocking, not even the most demanding bladder crisis will force you to lose your spot in the crowd.Such was the case with bands Woke Up in Vegas and Bensin Tuesday night.

Budget crunch closes local library branches

A mark of pride among Buffalo citizens used to be its strong public library system, known as one of the most well developed in the nation.

Guide to homecoming

What UB doing this weekendHomecoming weekend is set to host a flurry of special events and games that feature nearly every UB fall sports team.

Correction

In the Oct. 5