Effective next fall, a test program will ban freshmen who live on campus from parking along the Spine from 7 a.m.
"Cause if you take every single person who lacks imagination seriously, there's no end to it," says Oshima, a genderless character from Haruki Murakami's acclaimed new novel, "Kafka on the Shore."Go to a local bookstore, browse the shelves of new fiction and see if Oshima's observation isn't correct.
Independent-label metal acts have a stiff barrier to overcome to create distance between them and the thousands of bands around the country trying to attain the status of "underground sensation."The release of "O' God, the Aftermath" is going to kick down that barrier in manner of a bull with its balls in a knot for Norma Jean.The group's first album, "Bless the Martyr, Kiss the Child," sold more than 50,000 copies, almost unheard of for an independent artist.
Where have our spending priorities gone? On Feb 28, The Spectrum reported that the Student Association is considering spending $30,000 to $40,000 on repairing the sign in front of the Union.
Aussies may have to deal with late release dates for U.S. movies, but Americans had to endure a full year of waiting before the stateside debut of The John Butler Trio's "Sunrise Over Sea," released in Australia last March.The John Butler Trio combines a bevy of different genres to form their own distinct sound.
Very often, something gets me riled up, excited at some newborn thoughts that rattle around in my stomach or brain with little regard for how I'm going to sleep that night.Driving home from Florida in a mad dash to hit the polls for this November's election, I lost my mind contemplating the issues, wondering if it was going to be four more years of policy I wasn't too keen on, or a new day rising, a Wednesday like none I've seen.Which candidate you supported does not matter, and only time will tell if our nation made the correct choice.
Chab's first worldwide original album, "Dubs, Edits and Whiskey-Coke," will be released on the little-known Saw Recordings label March 7.Until now, Chab, a.k.a.
Three years ago the Student Association installed a digital welcome sign in front of the Student Union for $30,000.
Spain and flamenco dancers come to mind when there is an acoustic guitar being masterfully strummed in quick, rhythmic patterns nearby.
The UB women's basketball team lost another close game on Saturday at Alumni Arena, losing to Northern Illinois (7-19, 4-11 MAC) in the final seconds by a score of 61-59.
Six students will campaign during the next two weeks for the sole student seat on the UB Council, a high-profile advisory board to President John Simpson.Incumbent representative David Brooks said he would not run again for the position due to conflicts with his graduate studies in UB's School of Medicine.Brooks said he's proud of his accomplishments as a council member, and he called the race a great opportunity for all the candidates."They should look at this as a tremendous opportunity to have a huge impact on all students at UB," Brooks said.
W. SwimmingMAC ChampionshipsSaturday:Finished eighth out of nine teamsTrack & FieldSaturday:Mensfinished sixth out of six teamsWomenfinished eighth out of thirteen teamsW.
The Black Student Union's celebration of Black History Month culminated Saturday night with Black Explosion, an event designed to showcase African-American culture and talent.The eighth annual dinner and fashion show was held for the second year at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Buffalo.
The Faculty Student Association robs students every day.FSA's subdivision, Dining Services, clearly states on their frequently asked questions Web site that if you miss a meal, you don't receive a credit and can't make the meal up later.
After a month of student anticipation and anxiety, on-campus apartment assignments were mailed out Monday as UB officials said the new online application process was a success.In previous years, apartment applications were done in person, on a first-come basis, and students would camp out for hours to secure a spot."The online application process was very successful, we ended up having few problems with it," said Michael Koziej, assistant director for University Residence Halls and Apartments.The only issue, Koziej said, was a technical one.
The UB women's tennis team was nearly flawless on Friday in a 7-0 victory over local rival Niagara University.UB climbed to 3-1 in dual matches, dropping the Purple Eagles to 4-6 this season.The Bulls secured the doubles point even though the number one doubles pairing of Andreea Novaceanu and Tina Jacob lost their match.
One thought that crosses nearly every first-year student's mind when they get to University Heights for their first frat party is: "Man, this place is a dump." Unfortunately if these students work their way beyond Bailey Avenue, they'lal find it doesn't get any better.
It has been said before, and it will undoubtedly be said again, that the key to putting on a great rock concert is not necessarily the music.
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