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Draft anxiety

Life as a student during the War on Terror looks pretty normal to someone on the outside. On campus, there are no marches, no sit-ins, no strikes.

Dorm recycling neglected

Although blue recycling bins are placed throughout residence halls and on-campus apartments, UB officials say students and custodians just aren't getting the job done.Officials point to numbers that say UB is recycling just above 30% of total waste, instead of the 50% it is mandated to recycle.While UB pays for a service to pick up recyclables, often they end up getting thrown out with the trash.

Corrections

Marquis Woolford's name was incorrectly spelled in Monday's "Pride and energy at Jambo Night."

Andre the giant hates to lose

Most Division I athletes craft their talent from the time they are a small child, whether it means kicking a soccer ball against the garage, shooting lay-ups in his or her driveway, or swimming laps in the kiddie pool.For Brian Andre, this was not the case.

Scoreboard

All UB teams were idle.

Commitment to conservation

The University at Buffalo's commitment to environmental conservation continues to lead administrators toward progressive programs aimed at waste and energy management.According to Walter Simpson, energy officer of UB Green, these programs have served as a benchmark for universities and institutions in New York State, and as far away as Australia.Simpson is also co-founder and chair of the Western New York Energy Conservation Committee.

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?

"Despite win streak, Bulls can't look past Herd"

Coming off a tight win on the road against Fresno State last Saturday, the UB men's basketball team will travel to Huntington, W.Va.

Schedule

M. BasketballWednesday: at Marshall, 7 p.m.W. BasketballWednesday: at Miami, 7 p.m.W. SwimmingThusday: at MAC Championships, all DayBaseballFriday: at Kentucky, 3 p.m.W.

Trashy rehash

American Hi-Fi's new album, "Hearts On Parade," follows the tradition of trite, commercialized, castrated punk that is destined to never reach a dedicated audience.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 2.23.05

Rethinking a wasteful mindset

Recycling programs are only successful when there is a complete mindset shift among all those involved.

A message for consumers

In response to Michael Flatt's "To the anti-consumers," I have a couple of thoughts for both the writer and those that may fit his description of anti-consumers.

A revolution comes to town

The musical that changed Broadway is playing tonight at the Center for the Arts. After a seven-year collaboration and constant reworking of the script, "Rent" enjoyed whirlwind success on the Broadway stage, ushering in a new wave of modern musicals.Considered outdated by some and timeless by many, "Rent" has enjoyed continuing success on stages around the nation.

Synthetic fingernails

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.

Second candidate for research VP visits campus

Myron Salamon, a dean at the University of Illinois, visited UB on Tuesday for an open forum in Capen Hall with the hopes of landing the top research position at UB.Salamon is the second of four finalists to visit campus for the job of Vice President of Research.

Hoping for a soft landing

Derek Ofori leaned over the railing, took aim and let go.His first concern was that his team's egg - shielded by Styrofoam, coffee stirrers, two cups, a latex glove and string - would shatter at the end of its three-story plunge.But Ofori also hoped students watching his contraption hit the ground saw more than just an unusual event in the Student Union."Engineers are not always building these crazy, complex designs," said Ofori, a senior electrical engineering major.

Men's tennis dominates Bucknell

The Bulls were on the fast track last Saturday at the Olean Racquet Club, rolling over Bucknell 5-2 in a non-conference match.

Food stamp program includes college students

The diet and eating habits of typical college students are a long running joke on campuses everywhere.

To the anti-consumers

The Gap really isn't such a bad place. It is not the great Satan. It sells flat and patterned shirts.