"So, what kind of music do you like?""Well, like, I like to listen to mostly pop radio. Um, Clay Aiken is totally awesome and-"And the conversation ends.How many times have you been out on a date, at a party, or just tried to start a discussion with someone when the aforementioned question arises?Music has become a defining point of character for our generation.
I'm writing in response to Nick Piersimoni's Sept. 16 ("Bush promotes abstinence") letter about pro-lifers' sexual policy, and his contention that "abstinence's failure rate is zero percent."It is true that many abstinence programs have produced young people with a substantially lower rate of pregnancy or STDs than their peers.
This is the second 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.
If the Bulls proved anything in their loss against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, it's that they are no longer going to give up without a fight.Going into the game, Buffalo (0-3) had yet to enter the red zone, let alone put points on the board.
With a new location, new programs and new attitude, the UB Wellness Center has emerged as one of the chief beneficiaries of the recent renovations and reorganization in the Student Union.Visitors to the Wellness Center will notice many changes as they walk into the new location at 114 Student Union.
It is a rare occasion for Buffalo's Theater District to be crowded with hundreds of people. It is even more rare for those people to be dressed in tuxedos and evening gowns.Friday night, Buffalo residents showed up in the Theater District decked in their finest garb for Buffalo's 24th annual "Curtain Up!" festival, ready for a night of entertainment, cocktails and fine dining.The evening was split up into three acts.
The basic recipe for a rags-to-riches sports story calls for one generic poor guy, dreams of greatness and a dash of amazing athletic talent.
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Student Association President Dela Yador confirmed on Sunday this year's Fall Fest lineup of Kanye West, rapper Common, "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino and up-and-coming R&B singer Keyshia Cole.He also announced a new concert coming to UB on Oct.
With a price tag of $7 million, the Alfiero Center is the first building largely supported by private donors on UB property, and its striking glass facade has received a relatively warm welcome since its grand opening April 26.The center is named in honor of Sal H.
Buffalo planners can ensure success by not relying on gambling aloneWhile it looks inevitable that downtown Buffalo will be the latest Las Vegas-style gambling hotspot, there is a lot that should be done to make sure it turns into a tourist-driven plus for Buffalo, not a crime-soaked minus.
Dissent comes in many forms, be it in organized protests, petitions or riots.Friday night at Hallwalls Art Gallery, it came in the form of paintings, video presentations and even stuffed gloves."Leaves of Crab Grass" is an exhibition that examines the nature of dissent and its present condition in post-9/11 America.John Massier, curator of Hallwalls, found his inspiration for the show from Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass" and Philip K.
The UB men's soccer team is off to its best start in 15 years. They remain undefeated after wining two games and taking home first-place honors in the 2005 Kick-Off Classic held at Georgia Southern University.In game one, the Bulls (7-0-0) scored early and scored often, as they put a hurting on Centenary College (0-6-0) on Saturday in the first round of the tournament, defeating the Gents 7-0.Led by the usual scoring feats of sophomore Lee Catchpole, who tallied two goals on the day, the Bulls out-shot the Gents by a 21-5 margin.The Bulls jumped out to a quick lead when junior Brain Knapp fired a shot passed Centenary's keeper Donnie Henderson at the 6:42 mark.
In an effort to promote student-faculty integration, Student Association officials and the Faculty Senate Executive Committee met Wednesday to discuss future endeavors for bringing faculty and students closer together.With 400-plus seating in lecture halls and sparse office hours from professors and teaching assistants, freshman retention has been dwindling in recent years.
Kanye West announced his North American tour dates on Wednesday and according to both Pollstar.com and MTV.com, the tour will come to Alumni Arena on Oct.
An inherited condition resulting in deformed and malfunctioning red blood cells, sickle cell anemia is a serious disease.
Two scores in the first 10 minutes against St. Bonaventure sent the UB men's soccer team en route to notching its first road win and continuing its unbeaten season."We were really off to a fast start," said John Astudillo, head coach of the regionally ranked team.
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