Although I won't say a final farewell to the University at Buffalo until the fall of this year, with this semester's end will come the end of my time with The Spectrum.
When people cross back into the United States from a huge Toronto-area Christian conference called "Show Me Your Glory," it is a safe bet that some of them will be stopped.
Swing batter, batter!That was the cry heard from Studio Arena Theater Friday night at the opening of the two-man play "Rounding Third," a baseball comedy written by Richard Dresser and directed by Jane Page.
While spring weather has been fickle, spring fashion is in full bloom in stores and boutiques throughout Buffalo.Many popular clothiers have laid out their fashions for the season, revealing a clear transition from bulky materials to light, soft materials like linen and cotton.Rob Egan, who works for the Gap in the Boulevard Mall, said that cotton and linen are trendy during the spring season because they are breathable, comfortable materials.With a line of fashion that reflects natural surroundings, Gap has drawn its inspiration from the atmosphere of the beach, and offers many different shades of blue to choose from in the store.Gap also attempts to bring back the elegance of simple black-and-white patterns, while providing a variety of tops designed to be worn in layers."The idea of layering is making it work for you," said Egan.
Brightly colored ribbons, tassels and glitter adorned the Student Union Theatre stage on Saturday evening as the Bangladesh Student Association displayed a beautiful portrayal of Bangladeshi culture and tradition that included singing, dancing, and comedy.The show, titled "Boishakhi," which is the name for the Bangladeshi New Year, consisted of two parts.
With the spring semester winding down, UB will commemorate this year's achievements of its professors and students at the Celebration of Academic Excellence at the Center for the Arts on Friday.The ceremony is set to begin at 1 p.m.
At around 3 p.m. on Friday, the first pitch was thrown to start the game between the Bulls and the Bobcats.Four errors, 24 hits, 16 runs and 12 1/2 innings later, there was no final result.
It all began with a jazzy bass line, drifting from the back of the dimly lit stage.Such an understated opening was the proverbial "calm before the storm," with the storm being the hectic yet flawlessly soulful staccato notes emanating from the soles of Savion Glover's tap shoes.Just as he has for well over 20 years, on Friday at Center For the Arts Glover converted the physical motion of his feet and legs into a sonic splendor, playing a finely tuned instrument and giving the performance of a lifetime.Part of Glover's "Improvography II" tour, he was backed by a talented jazz quartet and later accompanied by three fellow dancers who both, while very talented, were clearly playing second fiddle.Glover, who has been a Broadway performer since the age of 10 and has won a Tony Award as well as many other awards, showed a mastery of rhythmic dance, robbing the audience of their breath.With precision, unbelievable speed and musical prowess, Glover told a story without the use of many words, though he did occasionally vocalize some of the emotion transcended through his dance in repeated scat phrases.Glover's set, which lasted over two hours and was interrupted only by a brief intermission, explored an eclectic musical range, improvising on everything from classical music to acid jazz.Perhaps the most impressive quality of his performance was his endurance physically and vocally.
Friday night, over 500 UB students got very little sleep.That might not sound strange for a college weekend, but for these students, staying up all night had nothing to do with either partying or studying.UB's first ever Relay For Life, an all-night fundraiser for cancer research, drew over 500 UB community members from their usual weekend activities to raise $50,000 at Alumni Arena.
Arzu Ozkal Telhan had a vision of individuals of varying backgrounds, with no connection to one another, coming together to talk and share a free ride.As a part of her master's thesis project, Telhan worked the past year to create what she has dubbed "The Public Transphere" - a free public transportation 11-passenger van aiming to bring Buffalo residents together to discuss their thoughts and opinions.Her project came together this past Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m.
UB student Joseph Snyder was remembered on Friday for his sense of humor. Jonathan Newman, for keeping hope.
I agree with Fabio Albertin that affimative action is outdated (Letters, April 22). I also agree that it is being used for "morally inferior" purposes.
As the 2005 NFL draft wraps up, there are many questions floating around everyone's mind.Questions like, "Will my team's number one pick make an impact this year?" or "What were the Bills thinking taking Roscoe Parrish when they already have three pretty good receivers on their roster?" or better yet, "What will Mel Kiper Jr.
"Melinda and Melinda"Directed by: Woody AllenRated: PG-13Summary: A woman's story is told in two different ways, as a tragedy and a comedy.Showtimes: daily at 2:00, 4:30, 7:15, and 9:45 p.m.
UB's track and field hosted its only home meet of the season Saturday in front of a crowd of family, friends and fans that braved the nasty weather.At the UB Open, the Bulls proved once again that they are made for tough conditions and they used the home advantage to complete the meet as the team with the most overall wins, although the meet was not scored by team."The athletes, especially the seniors, like to be able to compete at home.
Solutions by The State News
