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Competition heats up International Fiesta

The International Fiesta, a Student Association-hosted program that takes place every spring, is getting a makeover for 2005.For the past 35 years, the International Fiesta has been a multi-cultural program, featuring a dinner with many cultural dishes and followed by a free talent show in the Student Union.Last year, International Fiesta brought in around 1,200 spectators who crowded around the small stage, entranced in the atmosphere of ornate costumes, intricate choreography and traditional music performed.However, due to increased interest in the International Fiesta, the Student Union is no longer accommodating the many who wish to attend.

Tennis players adjust to life in the States

This is part two in a two-part series on international tennis players at UB.Many people can't imagine how difficult it is to move to a foreign country - a place away from close family, friends, and other loved ones.However Buffalo, known affectionately by many as the "Ruff Buff," has proven to be the opposite.

Young Americans deserve more credit

In last Friday's edition of The Spectrum, Sports Editor Daniel Gvertz penned a piece bemoaning the results of a recent survey conducted among approximately 120,000 high school students in the United States.

Proposals advanced for allocating fee increase money to clubs

Student Association clubs will see a 10 percent funding increase each year for the next three to four years, if the SA Senate and financial committee approve a plan offered by SA President Anthony Burgio.Burgio proposed a 35 percent increase in club budgets when he was pushing for a mandatory fee increase last fall.

Parnell gets his minutes

A lot has changed in a year for sophomore Parnell Smith.Last season at this time, he was donning his warm-ups at the end of the bench, watching his teammates play from the sidelines because of poor academics.This season, Smith is lacing up his Nikes, wearing his blue and white number 32 jersey, and hearing his name announced as one of the UB men's basketball team's starting five.Smith, who started playing basketball when he was eight, earned his first collegiate start on Feb.

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M. BasketballWednesday: vs. Ohio, 7 p.m.M. SwimmingThusday: at MAC Championships, all dayFriday: at MAC Championships, all dayWrestlingFriday: at MAC Championships, all dayTrack & FieldFriday: at ECAC/IC4A , all dayBaseballFriday: at Georgia Southern, 7 p.m.SoftballFriday: at Indiana, 1 p.m.Friday: vs.

From These Eyes: one step closer to the big time

Tony Galofaro and his three-man band have much in common with the many student musicians hoping to make it big in the world of music.But unlike most hopefuls, Galofaro's band is just days away from being put on a label.Within the next week, his band From These Eyes will be signing contracts for a summer tour across the United States, and making plans for recording their first full-length CD.Galofaro, a junior exercise science major, plays bass, Mike Bryant, a junior architecture major, plays drums, and Doug Abraham, a senior business major, sings.The band has played at Perks Coffeehouse in the Ellicott Complex Sunday evenings for the past three semesters, as well as other venues across Western New York.The summer after high school, Galofaro toured all over the country with the Tripping Billies, a Dave Matthews cover band, a gig he got through his guitar teacher.

New Cajun heat in the Heights

A new restaurant has opened on Main between Heath and Englewood that provides a comfortable alternative to the slushy streets.

Students get a powerful lesson about DUI

The issue of drinking and driving is hardly a new one, but despite constant warnings, alcohol related tragedies continue to occur on college campuses throughout the nation.Monday night in the Center for the Arts, an influential presentation hit home for many UB students, athletes, resident advisors and those involved in Greek life, as they heard once more about the possible consequences of a drunken night behind the steering wheel.Mark Sterner has traveled the country, stopped at hundreds of schools, and reached out to over one million people with his presentation "DUI: A Powerful Lesson." It is the true story of Sterner and his four best friends, and their spring break gone wrong."How many of you have done something stupid when you were drunk?" said Sterner.

To have soul

Musicians with a penchant for writing personal material can find it difficult to bring that level of sincerity to a one-on-one conversation.Centro-matic's Will Johnson is the sort that can have a heart-to-heart only moments after an introduction."When we go up on stage, we hope that the four or five of us can translate a feeling to the crowd.

Bulls hope to exact revenge against Bobcats

The UB Bulls (18-7, 10-6 MAC) have redemption on their minds tonight, as they travel to Athens, Ohio, to take on the Ohio University Bobcats (16-9, 10-6 MAC).In a previous match-up between the two teams, the Bobcats beat the Bulls 92-90 at Alumni Arena earlier this season.

Getting ready for graduation

Although many seniors seem confused about what they need to do for graduation, UB officials say that everything a senior needs to know can be found on the Student Affairs Web site.It is the students' responsibility to make sure they get on the path to commencement weekend, UB officials say."With a campus this large, many students have a lot of academic options," said Shelley Frederick, vice provost of student academic processing services.

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Bulls look abroad for talent

This is part one of a two-part feature on international tennis players at UB. Today

Sidelines

Battle: NBA bound?UB Bulls senior point guard Turner Battle has been named collegeinsider.com's Mid-American Conference Most Valuable Player.

Reservations hold back SA funds

The Student Association mandatory fee increase was advertised to students as, among other things, a way for clubs to get more money to build battle-bots, travel to tournaments and help the community.

Songs for old lovers

Though it's not a new sound, it still feels good. In fact, it's classic. The sound that Michael Bubl?

Spring of chaos

This is the first story in a three-part series that looks back on the events of the spring of 1970 at UB.When he first unpacked his bags at UB in the fall of 1968, Ian DeWaal was flush with high hopes, just like the university that would become his home.

Coulter shock

As a self-proclaimed "college liberal," having Ann Coulter visit my campus makes me a little nervous.