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This weekend in Buffalo

The long wait

Anybody who's ever tried to print anything at a UB computer center knows to expect the worst.At their shortest, printing delays are 30 minutes, but more often than not, the delays can last several hours.According to UB officials, most students fail to recognize the print delays result from their own indiscretion over what and how much they print.But starting next fall, UB computer centers on both campuses will set a limit on the numbers of pages each student can print per semester.

Magur fights through injuries

After three major knee injuries and a shoulder surgery, Ann Magur, a senior center fielder for the softball team, has battled through an unusual amount of adversity and has become a cornerstone of the team."I had a lot of knee problems in high school," Magur said.

Exhibit recognizes 'Zine culture'

The underground 'zine culture' of do-it-yourself publications is celebrated in a new exhibit in the Undergraduate Library in Capen Hall as a part of UB's poetry and rare books collection.The unusual publications usually arise from the voices of individuals in a community whose values differ from the traditional mainstream magazines such as Time or Newsweek.

Sidelines

Softball waitsUB's softball team was forced to postpone Wednesday's doubleheader at Nan Harvey Field against Canisius College because of field conditions after the inclement weekend weather.The Bulls rescheduled the games for Monday.

Seeing asterisks

Ah, baseball. Every April it arrives just in time - the crack of the bat, the stolen base, the green of the outfield and the sweet smack of a fastball in the catcher's mitt.But this spring, a few other things arrived along with the usual sights and sounds: subpoenas from Congress, a worn down Barry Bonds, suspensions for steroids, a new policy to catch players using performance-enhancing drugs.A few weeks ago, Sports Illustrated ran a cover story in which the writer asked the following question: "What am I supposed to do with this scrapbook full of memories and the stories I used to tell?

Women's tennis bounces back

The Bulls scored a close win over Mid-American conference powerhouse Ball State on Saturday, salvaging a weekend that started off with a crushing defeat to Bowling Green.Friday's loss to the Falcons (9-5 overall, 1-1 MAC) was the Bulls' first outdoor match of the spring."We knew because we were outdoors, it would be a little different," said head coach Kathy Twist.

What you need to know:

Ryan Adams will be bringing his new band, The Cardinals, to Sphere Nite Club in Buffalo on Saturday, May 14.

Correction

In Wednesday

Athletic training program cancelled

They never get on SportsCenter's Top 10 plays, nor do they ever get to record a single statistic.

Popular Park Hall caf?PI saved

For the people who work and study in Park Hall, the Signature Caf?

'Fever Pitch' is an easy catch

Last October, Red Sox fans spilled out onto the streets of Boston, celebrating the victory over the Yankees that brought them back into the fight for the Series title."The curse is reversed!" they cried."Fever Pitch" is a romantic comedy set around the faithful lives of the Red Sox followers.

Writing section of SAT won't be used to judge applicants

None of the 3,200 new freshmen that come to UB next fall will have been admitted based on, or in spite of, the new writing section of the SAT, UB's admissions director told the Faculty Senate Wednesday.The academic struggles of some of UB's student-athletes were also discussed at the meeting.According to Pat Armstrong, UB's director of admissions, many schools are waiting to see how effective the writing section is before including it in the process of judging applications."We are not using the writing component in our academic decision for admittance," Armstrong said.

SUNY chancellor to step down

SUNY Chancellor Robert King announced on Sunday his intention to resign, ending months of speculation surrounding his leadership.In a letter to the SUNY Board of Trustees, King said he plans to step down June 1 and would like to next serve as the interim president of the SUNY College at Potsdam.A close friend and former aide to Gov.

Sphere under new ownership

The Sphere Entertainment Complex, which hosted the Student Association's DJ Series until a spate of violent shootings this year, will be under new ownership by the end of May, according to the new owners.Artie Kwitchoff, former manager of the Goo Goo Dolls, is in the final stages of purchasing the downtown venue.With financial help from a small group of partners, Kwitchoff said he plans to turn the Sphere into a concert club that will feature live music.Renovations are planned for the summer months and a grand re-opening, complete with a new name, is set for September."It's going to be less of a restaurant in the front, and more of an adult bar," Kwitchoff said.

Schedule

M. TennisWednesday: at Niagara, 3 p.m. BaseballNan Harvey FieldWednesday: at Canisius, 2 p.m. SoftballWednesday: vs.

No tuition increase planned in state budget

The New York State Legislature agreed on a state budget last Thursday that does not include a tuition hike, but the price of a SUNY education could still increase next fall if Gov.

Reggae with chutzpah

Slee Hall hosted an artist who could be the strangest and most amazing thing to happen to Judaism and reggae, well, ever.

Humanizing Hitler

In 1942, Traudl Junge, a 22-year-old secretary, is introduced to her new employer at a military headquarters in East Prussia.

Holding up a standoff

April has arrived and most students have submitted their FAFSA forms and are trying to figure out how much money they need to have saved for next year.