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Out and Abroad

After getting their passports ready, packing their bags and saying their goodbyes, students travel abroad for what is expected to be an educational as well as an enriching cultural experience.The study abroad program at UB offers numerous countries for students to choose from as well as affordable prices and the opportunity to earn credits.Sandra Flash, director of the study abroad program, says that the decision to study abroad should not be based solely on cost, and for some, the fear that it will delay the graduation process."Two preconceived myths that students have about studying abroad is that they can't afford it and that it will delay their graduation; both are not true," said Flash.She said that financial aid can be applied to study abroad programs and 80 percent of UB students that study abroad do fulfill their requirements as well as gain the most rewarding experience of their life.For some, the rewarding part came from simply bizarre experiences, things that could never be taught in a classroom setting.

Polanski molests 'Oliver Twist'

Director Roman Polanski, banned from the United States for sexual molestation allegations, may be banned from another nation for his mistreatment of yet another adolescent.Oliver Twist, who has endured misfortunes in orphanages, back alleys and the London ghetto, now must endure misfortune again in theatres around the globe with Polanski's adaptation of the classic British novel.Polanski, the French director of cinematic gems "Chinatown" and "Rosemary's Baby," would be a shoo-in hall-of-famer if a Hollywood Hall of Fame existed.

A history of solid acting pays off in gruesome thriller

Actor Viggo Mortensen, best known as Aragorn in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, has made a drastic departure from his heroic role to that of an expert killer in "A History of Violence."As natural as Mortensen was as the King of Middle Earth, he's also the ideal choice for a cold-blooded killer in small-town America.The first scene in "A History of Violence" shows two men slaughtering an entire motel staff, an appropriate omen for scenes to come.

Gladiators and car wrecks? Must be homecoming

From car bashing to a wing-eating contest to Uncle Rico and Pedro, this year's Spirit Week will try to kindle campus energy leading up to Saturday's homecoming football game against Akron.Spirit Week starts on Oct.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 9.30.05

Bulls face Broncos in MAC opener

After facing three Big East teams and struggling mightily, UB football gets to size itself up against a conference opponent Saturday night, as the Western Michigan Broncos host the Bulls at Waldo Stadium.UB (0-3) is the last team in the Mid-American conference yet to play a conference game.

Schedule

W. SoccerFriday: at Eastern Michigan, 3 p.m.M. SoccerFriday: vs. Canisius, 7 p.m.CrewSaturday: at Head of the Ohio, All weekendCross CountrySaturday: at Paul Short Invite, 9 a.m.W.

Ripping up the floors

Just after moving into her Hadley apartment in August, Bonnie Benedict was told that she and her roommates had to move everything aside for their new carpets.That meant computers, books, suitcases, clothes, lamps, and chairs into the bathroom, into the kitchen, and onto any non-carpeted surface so the apartment's carpets could be replaced.

Crew team faces tougher competition this season

Becoming the best means competing with the best. This year, the UB crew team is putting that philosophy in action."We are a competitive program within the crews that we race and what's happened this year is we are starting to row in championship races and not in collegiate-level races," head coach Rudy Wieler said.

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$2.5 million federal grant buoys UB research info pipeline

After a 2004 funding gap forced the layoff of several key physical rehab researchers, UB's Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange is back online.Sen.

FIRE!

Up in flames: Students who ever wondered how easily their dorm room would burn got their answer Wednesday afternoon at a safety demonstration by the Getzville Fire Department in front of the Student Union.

Speaker addresses Katrina's eco-impact

David Orr doesn't think anyone should graduate from college without being ecologically literate.In other words, if you can't talk knowledgeably about the environment and ecology, and how connected it is to other issues, then you better get your money back for that degree.Orr, a distinguished professor of environmental studies and politics at Oberlin College, came to UB on Wednesday night to talk about just that.

None-hit blunder

Ever wonder where the one-hit wonder group Aqua went? "Barbie Girl," remember? "In a Barbie world." Yeah, them.It seems they have changed their band name to The Lovemakers, but sadly their tempo and corny lyrics have remained the same.Ironically, The Lovemakers album "Times of Romance" has little to do with sweeping someone off his or her feet.

UB's international attraction

Every year, there are always a few students that look a little more lost, more out-of-place than the average freshman.

Men's basketball schedule announced

After much anticipation, the UB men's basketball team announced on Wednesday its 2005-2006 schedule.

The Elephant Cemetery

DeLay and other GOP legal issues undermine conservative idealsWith almost every major leader in Congress and high-ranking official in the White House in some sort of legal trouble, the image of the dominant Republican Party is being dragged through the mud.

Candy and concerts: killer combo

Jenny Owen Youngs steps in front of a backdrop of live sculpting and painting, wearing an itchy schoolgirl outfit.

Twice the fun for tennis teammates

It is not uncommon to see the men's tennis team's two biggest pranksters leading an after-practice punishment run, two heavy bricks in each hand.Nikesh Singh Panthlia and Yules Hadisubroto are a talented doubles team, and although they are dedicated to their sport, they have a unique way of enjoying tennis, sometimes spending almost too much of their practice time playing practical jokes and throwing temper-tantrums.Both having played tennis since the age of 7, the now-dominant duo met for the first time under intense pressure in 1999 at the World Junior's tennis tournament.

High-scoring Bulls soccer takes on Canisius in Queen City showdown

After losing for the first time this season, the UB men's soccer team heads into a Friday night match-up against cross-town rival Canisius with the hopes of regaining its winning momentum.The Bulls (8-1-0 overall) will have a chance to show resiliency as they take the field against the Golden Griffins (0-5-2) on their home turf.