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'Assbook' new trend in cyberspace

Remember that booty from English class two semesters back, but just can't place the name?What about that butt from back in high school you've lost touch with?Students at UB are finding the solution to these dilemmas in the Assbook, the latest cyber-craze to hit college campuses.Building off the success of wildly popular Facebook, the Assbook aims to connect people - and their butts - in cyberspace.Students post profiles of their posterior, along with a listing of their interests and contact information.James Mixalot, who joined Assbook as soon as he heard about it, said it's a great opportunity for students to stay connected."There's more to a person than just the ass you see in the hall," said Mixalot.

The Week Ahead

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"Alanis Morissette may take Jadakiss' spot in Spring Fest, according to SA officials"

After The Game recently dropped out of Spring Fest due to "internal camp issues," Student Association officials said they are taking precautions to make sure no further problems arise between acts.With the tentative lineup including rappers Snoop Dogg, Jadakiss, and Elephant Man, SA President-elect Dela Yador said students may see yet another fest variation."We're seriously contemplating dropping Jadakiss and bringing in Alanis Morissette," Yador said.

Leaning to the right

For two semesters now, I've sat back and watched in horror. It was one thing to see the White House fall again to conservatives, but to see The Spectrum -- a student publication at a largely liberal university -- become a biased right-wing megaphone has been appalling.

Sweet Home school officials dismiss concerns

Officials at Sweet Home High School, addressing the concerns of some parents, say they are not worried about the college student housing being erected directly across the street from the high school.At a meeting Friday night with angry parents from the school, Principal John Willis said he doesn't understand why the parents, mostly the fathers of female Sweet Home students, are concerned about the new complex."Why would high school girls want to hang out with college guys?" Willis asked.

Probably the best band of all-time. Ever.

Sometimes, as a critic, you are struck by the hand of something mightier than the normal artist. Sometimes a vocalist grabs you by the throat and demands your utmost attention, the fullness of your musical mind and more than the traditional two thumbs up.We're probably talking like eight to 13 thumbs up here.That artist is Nicholas Mendola, and that band is clearmotive.Combining absolutely mind-blowing riffage with the crooning of Otis Redding, James Brown, Led Zeppelin, and that guy from Shai Hulud, clearmotive has taken the music scene by a molasses storm in the last five years, moving from a band that no one in Western New York cared about to a band that no one in Western New York cared about that has toured to 37 states."I guess we're just like The Beatles in that we have really re-invented the musical wheel," said project mastermind Nicholas Mendola.

Rising seniors hope to step up

This is the second part of a three-part series on the UB Bulls men's basketball team.A chant of "Thank you, seniors" serenaded the Bulls on Senior Day, after their home playoff game and again at what turned out to truly be their final game, at St.

Softball splits doubleheader at Eastern Michigan

The University at Buffalo softball team (6-20 overall, 2-3 MAC) looked to continue its recent string of good pitching on Wednesday in a doubleheader against the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-7 overall, 3-1 MAC).They did just that as they allowed only three runs in the first game, a 3-1 loss, but were able to roar back in the second game, winning a 9-0 mercy decision behind a complete game shutout by sophomore pitcher Sophie Barstad and a 4-for-4, five-RBI performance by senior slugger Ann Magur."Our pitchers have been tremendous all season.

Freshman thrower leads track and field at Raleigh

The men's and women's track and field teams faced several top schools at last weekend's Raleigh Relays, held on the campus of North Carolina State.The Bulls claimed one first place spot, and achieved a handful of season bests at the relays, which the team attended at the end of their spring training trip."At such a large meet, the competition level is very high.

Sidelines

Lieder of the MACJosh Liederman, a senior on the men's tennis team, was named the Mid-American Conference men's tennis player of the week for his performance in the Bulls' victory over Toledo last weekend.Liederman defeated the Rockets' Travis Curran in a third set tiebreaker to ink the match for the Bulls, 4-3.This victory at the Village Glen Tennis Center was the first of five matches on the Bulls' home court, including two matches scheduled for this weekend.Tonight, the Bulls will face Ball State at 7 p.m., and on Saturday, the men are set to face Northern Illinois at 1 p.m.Academics afloatThe College Swim Coaches Association of America selected 52 division I men's swimming and diving programs as Academic All-American teams.UB's swimming and diving team rolled into a tie for 12th place with a 3.13 team GPA, which tied the Bulls with Xavier of the Atlantic 10 Conference.

The irrational passions of students

Despite the academic, familial, social and work-related obligations of an average college student, there are some students who can meticulously schedule time for a hobby.For Martin Bielicki and Jeff Daniels, setting aside time for their hobbies of film-making and rock climbing is second nature.With the help of his brother and a few close friends, Bielicki, a freshman undecided major, spends his spare time creating various types of films.

"Creeley, eminent UB poet, dies at 78"

World-renowned poet Robert Creeley, a UB professor for 37 years who was one of Buffalo's most influential figures, died early Wednesday.

Shortstop looks to help team chalk up wins

It's not hard to see why coaches and players alike are singing the praises of Bulls shortstop Joe Mihalics.The senior, who has earned two consecutive team MVP awards after recording back to back .340 seasons, will look to be the first member of UB's baseball team after he graduates this spring."I think without question (he'll go to the pros)," said Bulls' head coach Bill Breene.

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Simpson names research VP

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Truthful but shallow

After two years of investigations, nothing came as a surprise. In general, the Bush-appointed Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction reported something the Bush administration had been telling the world since he was called out on Iraq's non-existent WMDs: the U.S.

Suspicious of candidate's motives

While it will be up to the legal branch of our student governments, the Student-wide Judiciary, and not journalists to decide if Elevation candidate Mazin Kased acted inappropriately, if they will even hear the case, this is not the main problem here ("Outside candidates face obstacles as election nears," March 25).First there is the fact that no one has asked how the recording of the conversation with Mazin came about.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 4.01.05