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Bush promotes abstinence

I am writing in response to the recent article "Abortion vocabulary," (Sept. 14). The article stated that Bush was pro-abortion because he was opposing a bill that would allow the over-the-counter sale of Plan B, an emergency contraceptive.


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Harry Potter: more than just children's literature

Lines stretched throughout a Rochester Barnes and Noble this past July, as hundreds of Harry Potter fans got their fix, all unsuspecting of the deep historical references made in the series of books.Barbara Tedlock, UB anthropology professor, analyzed the phenomenon as well as the historical context behind the series, discovering that the books are based on more than just a magical tale.


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OLP shows consistency but not progress

After Our Lady Peace's 2002 release, "Gravity," the Canadian-based rock group reached the summit of the rock world with a steady string of highly successful albums including "Spiritual Machines" and "Happiness Is Not a Fish You Can Catch," raising themselves to a level of prosperity and reputability that most musicians can only dream about.Catchy pop lyrics in songs like "Somewhere Out There" and "Life," along with stiff guitar riffs in "All for You" and "Starseed" herded millions of fans into their circle of success, gaining respect from all corners of the rock universe.Then they disappeared.For three years OLP didn't release a new album besides a compilation of popular songs recorded live on tour."Healthy in Paranoid Times," released Aug.


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"Yuri, get your gun"

"Lord of War" is the one of the few films since "The Family Man" in which Nicholas Cage gets through the entire movie without shooting someone.


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Schedule

M. TennisFriday: at Dartmouth Invite, All DayW. SoccerFriday: vs. Niagara, 7 p.m.VolleyballFriday: at West Virginia, 8:30 p.m.M.


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Ducking out

It's the principle of the thing, really.By not ruling on the charges Pelkey and his Reform Our Campus party made regarding ethical violations made by Mazin Kased last semester, SA administration completely discounted its responsibility to the student body.


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Paper jam for iPrint: new program's debut delayed

As if most lines are UB weren't long enough already, the wait isn't over for the arrival of iPrint@UB, a new print allocation program that will limit student printouts.The system, which will allow each student, faculty, and staff member to print 650 pages each semester, and an additional 200 pages during the summer session, has been delayed in starting yet again.According to UB officials, the vendor that sold iPrint to UB lost their key developer this past summer when iPrint was supposed to begin its pilot.


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"Fighting voter apathy, one movie series at a time"

Luis Nieves has a mission.A professor in the African American studies department who is known to his students as "Khalil," Nieves is working to raise political awareness in students on campus with his student organization, Institute for Justice and Equity.The group is currently applying for Student Association club status.The group was formed about three years ago with the intent of educating and engaging students on current U.S.


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OLP shows consistency but not progress

After Our Lady Peace's 2002 release, "Gravity," the Canadian-based rock group reached the summit of the rock world with a steady string of highly successful albums including "Spiritual Machines" and "Happiness Is Not a Fish You Can Catch," raising themselves to a level of prosperity and reputability that most musicians can only dream about.Catchy pop lyrics in songs like "Somewhere Out There" and "Life," along with stiff guitar riffs in "All for You" and "Starseed" herded millions of fans into their circle of success, gaining respect from all corners of the rock universe.Then they disappeared.For three years OLP didn't release a new album besides a compilation of popular songs recorded live on tour."Healthy in Paranoid Times," released Aug.


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UB's D-I hockey debate put on ice

As a school in a cold-weather city, local hockey fanatics have often questioned why UB doesn't have Division I-A hockey team.This summer, former NCAA president Gene Corrigan added more fuel to the fire by suggesting in his advisory report that the school would benefit from adding a hockey or lacrosse team to its athletics bill.Corrigan's suggestions have aroused discussion among many local hockey fans that are excited by the possibility of a team."I think it would be great," said Ben Sawicki, a 19-year-old hockey fan that works at the pro-shop in the Pepsi Center.


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U2 rocks supercomputing

Computers don't usually "rock," but UB's Center for Computational Research has just added a computer that does, at least in name.


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Gentle yet overpowering

For a small subcategory of music, alt-country has some very talented acts within its reach. Wilco, Okkervil River and Minus 5 are all predecessors to Holopaw's new "Quit +/- Fight" album, which is a solid addition to the genre.Their new album excels far beyond their 2003 self-titled debut, venturing into new territory that sees their music taking on a more gentle approach, even with subject matter that may not be.


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M. SoccerWednesday: at St. Bonaventure, 4 p.m.


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Abortion vocabulary

Quick. What does it mean if someone is pro-life?Follow-up question: What does it mean to be pro-choice?Answer: both questions are a load of crap, because pro-life and pro-choice are equally meaningless terms, merely sound bites that do little to address the actual debate.One, of course, suggests you're anti-abortion, while the other suggests the opposite.


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Alleyway: Columbus sailed an ocean green

"I probably don't belong in a costume. I should be covered in white wash."These are the cynical words that the character Historia abruptly declares to the audience in The Alleyway Theatre production, "Columbus." Historia, played by Kim Piazza, tries to scare the truth out of, or into, Christopher Columbus as she haunts him with her angelic voice.Bobbing and weaving between the audience and actors, she aggressively attempts to intertwine the past and the present.


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Water main breaks at Ellicott Complex

The morning routine at Ellicott Complex was a wash this morning when a six-inch water main burst, interrupting water service in the dorms and flooding the tunnel.The water main, located in the Ellicott tunnel near the Wilkeson loading dock, ruptured at about 4:30 a.m., according to Kevin Ahuna, senior assistant director for residential life.


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"New student rep, UB2020 highlight council meeting"

Jonathan Yedin was introduced on Monday as the new student representative to the UB Council, a high-profile advisory board of administrators and community members to President John Simpson.Yedin, a senior political science major from Brooklyn, gave his first report to the council and expressed his hopes for UB as well as his desire to improve on the work of past student representatives."UB is making all the right strides to becoming one of the leading universities in the nation," Yedin said.


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Kills and digs bring success at Alumni Arena

UB Volleyball (5-4) remains undefeated at home after winning a hard-fought match 3-1 versus cross-town competition Niagara University (5-2).Buffalo entered the match after losing three games in Washington over the weekend but Tuesday the Bulls were back on their own court and in no time, UB was back in the groove.The Bulls dominated the Purple Eagles for the majority of the first game, leading by as many as six.


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