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Law students roll up their sleeves to help the homeless

Alongside the Affordable Housing Clinic, second and third year students at UB's School of Law have spent the past two semesters applying their textbook knowledge to the real world by helping to make affordable housing a possibility for the homeless in Buffalo.As a result of their efforts, the Cornerstone Manor, a shelter that will be able to house 122 women and children, will open in April.George Hezel, a clinical law professor in UB's School of Law, is involved with the Affordable Housing Clinic, a local non-profit organization that helps non-profit organizations give shelter to the homeless."This is an ongoing educational process which allows students to earn credits while assisting a non-profit organization.

Scoreboard

BaseballSaturday:Buffalo7Navy2Sunday:Buffalo8Navy0M. TennisSaturday:Buffalo4Navy3W. TennisFriday:Buffalo6Toledo1Saturday:EMU5Buffalo2

A new approach to inconsistent buses

It's 4:25 p.m. at Lee Loop on North Campus. A bus should be here to take students home to South Campus, but it's not.Five minutes later, another bus is scheduled to depart for South, but it too fails to arrive.

Animal excrement and nuclear threats

Paula Poundstone's brand of stand-up comedy is similar to a chat with your neighbor over coffee, except that your sides cramp from nonstop laughter at the incessantly relatable humor.And Poundstone prefers Diet Pepsi.Poundstone has been in the spotlight since her open-mic debut in 1979.

Officials say fee increase needed for 7th year in a row

The cost of attending UB may rise even more next semester if a proposal to raise UB's undergraduate comprehensive fee is passed in an upcoming administrative decision.UB officials have proposed a five percent increase to the fee for the 2005-2006 school year, which would add $41 to the $738.25 paid each semester by undergraduate students.

Women's tennis grounds Rockets

The women's tennis team catapulted to a 5-1 start after playing its first Mid-American Conference match against Toledo on Friday.

Sidelines

Tennis titansThe Bulls' tennis teams dominated competition this week, claiming both of UB's men's and women's athletes of the week awards.Tina Jacob of the women's tennis team was key in the Bulls' two victories in Mid-American Conference singles matches over the weekend.

UB's fresh new ride

UB's current busing team is the Bad News Bears of transportation. Mismatched, crowded, run-down buses offer maddeningly inconsistent service to the thousands of UB students who use them to travel between campuses, or from Ellicott to the Spine.

New architecture fraternity hopes to build brotherhood

James Pietrzykowski, a junior architecture major, can now officially say he is brothers with I.M.

The Game dropped from Spring Fest

A recent change in this year's Spring Fest lineup will turn the fest from an all hip-hop and rap concert to a more diverse show with reggae artist Elephant Man replacing rapper The Game, according to Student Association officials.The Game, who originally agreed to an offer to perform, has dropped from the program, according to Dela Yador, SA vice president.Yador confirmed the change and said it was due to a better offer at another location, along with other unresolved issues between a few of the rappers.

Experts find no proof of homeopathic remedies' effectiveness

Western New York is notorious for its long harsh winters, and with the extended cold days often comes an extended cold and flu season.While many reach for old-fashioned cold and flu remedies like Tylenol or Robitussin, or head to the physician's office for prescriptions, others choose to dabble in the world of alternative medicines.Recently becoming more popular is the use of homeopathic cures, or natural remedies.

Kosher comedy with a side of morals

"Guess Who" is a comedy that presents theatergoers with a feast of tenderized humor, while looking beyond the main course.

Concessions needed to unify Ireland

I favor a united Ireland negotiated by the British and Irish governments as well as the elected representatives of the Nationalists and Unionists of Northern Ireland.

King of Queens

Josh Homme is on his own.After a dramatic photo shoot affair and brief romantic episode, Brody Dalle ofThe Distillers is out of the picture.

Lower speed limit on Sweet Home

I read the article about traffic conditions on Sweet Home Road ("Dangerous Crossroads," March 4) with interest.

Star-crossed lovers in tights and toe shoes

How does the best-known play in Western culture, renowned for the complexities of Shakespearian speech, succeed as a word-free ballet?

This weekend in Buffalo

Yo Quiero 'Guero'

In the following article, Senior Arts and Life Editor Nicholas Joseph Mendola, Senior Sports Editor Jaclyn Bailey O'Brien and Editorial Editor Evan Parker Piece will discuss the latest Beck release, "Guero."EPP: Everyone keeps calling this album a return to the funky-white boy of "Odelay," but I think you can tell Beck got ... old.

Poor grades force football team to let Piskorik go

The football team's quarterback situation, which was uncertain for much of last season, has grown even murkier, as the team's expected starter has been let go for academic reasons.P.J.

Visual arts highlight Music is Art installment

Music is certainly art, but Tuesday night, the visual artists outshone the music. Intriguing concepts and fascinating compositions were the highlight of the third installment of "Music Is Art" at the Center For the Arts.This event featured musical performances by David Wasik and Fold in Half Cat as well as the work of UB art students and local artists.Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" inspired artist Burke Paterson's work.