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Not always oiled first: a Squeaky Wheel fights back

By PAUL MEGNA | Mar. 11, 2005

A deranged, Marxist lunch-lady, Japanese Legos and stock footage from "Family Feud" were among the diverse artistic tools used at Squeaky Wheel's open screening, "Chance and Misfortune" Wednesday night.Squeaky Wheel, a nonprofit media arts center located on Elmwood Avenue, like many local artistic establishments, has lost funding due to the severe budget cuts recently passed by Erie County legislators."Chance and Misfortune" was Squeaky Wheel's valiant effort to give Buffalo video, musical and performance artists an open forum to discuss the budget cut's effect on the local art scene.The event kicked off with Tammy McGovern's brief video montage of chance-related television footage, intermixed with shots of downtown Buffalo.

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Scoreboard

Mar. 11, 2005

M. BasketballThursday:Buffalo85Toledo\t72

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On the road again

By DANIEL GVERTZ | Mar. 11, 2005

I have to make a confession. It's something I'm not proud of, and not many people know this about me.

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"Confrontation, like debate, has a role"

By GLORIA ALMEIDA | Mar. 9, 2005

I read Ben Cady's final article about the Seventies ("Enduring legacy," March 7) and I would like to comment on Dr. Claude Welch's comment about, "The University exists for civil discussion" and "We're not confrontational.

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"America needs compromise, not hate"

By KAT MCDONALD | Mar. 9, 2005

It outrages me that so many people have responded to George Zornick's "Coulter Shock" (March 2) with nothing but insults and degrading remarks about the opposite side of the political spectrum.

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Schedule

Mar. 9, 2005

M. BasketballGund ArenaThusday: at Toledo, noonM. Swimmingzone diving championshipsThusday: at NCAA, all weekendW.

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Coulter reaps same benefits as liberal celebrities

By ALISON ZIOLKOWSKI | Mar. 9, 2005

Regarding Amanda Fischer's letter to the editor ("Coulter's debt to feminism," March 7) that criticizes Ann Coulter for being successful by saying "I'm sure she could wallpaper her house with money" - this may be true, but maybe Fischer shouldn't criticize Coulter for making a career out of something intelligent, as compared to your beloved liberal media and Hollywood celebrities who could also "wallpaper their house with money."You don't think that Michael Moore has caught on to a "lucrative marketing tool" as well?

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Tracksters set records in Boston

By KATRIN FISCHER | Mar. 9, 2005

"Setting records at record-setting" was the University at Buffalo track and field team's new motto as they returned from the ECAC/IC4A Championships in Boston with five new school records and All-East recognition.In order to be permitted to the two-day event, athletes have to pass strict qualification standards and according to Bulls' head coach Vicki Mitchell, the meet is the next step in giving UB's track and field team the opportunity to compete at an even higher level of competition.The Bulls claimed an exciting 11th place with 26 points against 48 scoring teams.

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Irish rock

By DAWN ANDREWS | Mar. 9, 2005

Amid craggy rocks, the stage was set for the world premier of Bryan Delaney's award-winning play "The Cobbler," which opened at the Irish Classical Theater Company Friday night.The Cobbler was Delaney's first play and was selected from over 500 entries in the 16th International Playwriting Competition, established by the Warehouse Theater in London.

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Bulls swept down South

By WILL ARONIN | Mar. 9, 2005

The UB men's baseball team has just returned from a three-game series this weekend against Georgia Southern.

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"Second round, second chance"

By DANIEL GVERTZ | Mar. 9, 2005

Last season was a season of firsts for the UB men's basketball team. This season, so far, appears to be a season of seconds.The Bulls earned their second-ever home playoff game, which was against Northern Illinois for the second time in two seasons.

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"Coulter, Reno get ready to rumble"

By JESSIE BRACE | Mar. 9, 2005

Conservative author Ann Coulter and former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno will go toe to toe in a highly anticipated debate Thursday night at Alumni Arena.Free student tickets are still available for the debate, which is part of the Distinguished Speakers Series.

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Students react to Spring Fest selections

By JEREMY G. BURTON AND SIOBHAN COUNIHAN | Mar. 9, 2005

Days after the Student Association announced an all rap and hip-hop Spring Fest, students are split over the single-genre format, but nonetheless impressed with the big-name lineup.Some students said they believe the acts have limited appeal, which will affect attendance for the annual Student Association event.

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On to Cleveland

By JACKIE O and JACKIE O | Mar. 9, 2005

The men's basketball team held on to earn a hard-fought 73-66 victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies in a first round Mid-American Conference Tournament playoff game Monday night in Alumni Arena.Playing in front of 6,108 fans - the Bulls' second consecutive sellout crowd - Buffalo (20-8 overall) advanced into the MAC Tournament quarterfinal round in Cleveland and is set to face the No.

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Snakes? I hate snakes

By NICHOLAS MENDOLA | Mar. 9, 2005

The guilty pleasure is a wonderful thing because taste in any area of arts or entertainment should never have to be questioned.

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Sidelines

Mar. 9, 2005

Sixth manMark Bortz has been named the Mid-American Conference's Sixth Man of the Year, as voted on by the head coaches of the different teams in the league.This is the third year that the award has been given.

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Coulter has dangerous ideas

By DAN WHALEN | Mar. 9, 2005

I am shocked and appalled to see my fellow students defending Ann Coulter (Letters, March 4). This sensationalist schlock journalist is not in any way deserving of our attention, let alone our praise.

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College students and crazy antics

By NICOLE COLEMAN | Mar. 9, 2005

There are times in every college student's life when boredom reaches a maximum, and extreme actions are necessary to shake things up.Never mind the traditional drinking, dancing and the nightlife.

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Trumping their fellow students

By RENA DUBS | Mar. 9, 2005

Students in Marc Adler's Marketing for Entrepreneurs class might not hear the words, "You're fired!" but in a class with no textbooks, homework or tests, their grades depend on beating the competition.Based on the reality TV show "The Apprentice," Adler's class teaches students to work on the fly while running a realistic marketing campaign.

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Scoreboard

Mar. 9, 2005

M. BasketballMonday:Buffalo73NIU66M. TennisSunday:Buffalo7Duquesne0BaseballSunday:Ga. Southern8Buffalo5