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Examining the value of online degrees

With today's advances in technology, and an increase in the number of high school students choosing to continue on to accredited colleges and universities, alternative means of getting a college education are showing up all over the Internet.There are hundreds of degree programs, ranging from computer science to fashion design, which can be completed online.According to the Web site "Online School Guide for Online Schools & Campus Programs," there are over 55 master's degree programs that can be attained solely through online courses.Even with the abundance of online degree programs, and the comparable requirements, many employers, graduate schools, and students doubt that a degree earned online will hold as much weight as one earned at a brick and mortar school."I don't think an online degree is the answer," said John Wichman, president of Creative Concepts of WNY Inc., a media production business.

Access improves for disabled students

Parking on campus is not a challenge for handicapped students, according to UB officials.But a number of accessibility challenges face students once they get out of their cars, or leave their rooms.

"Bulls blow big lead, bow to Miami"

If the Mid-American Conference tournament started today, the UB men's basketball team would have a meandering trail to follow, with the Bulls set to play a first-round MAC playoff game on the road.However, in a must-win game on the road against the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (14-5 overall, 9-2 MAC), mediocrity continued to plague the Bulls (13-7 overall, 6-6 MAC), as Miami was able to win its sixth straight game by the overtime score of 77-74 in front of a crowd of 4,327 at Millett Hall.With the win, the RedHawks avenged its last loss, which came at the hands of the Bulls in Buffalo back on Jan.

Celebrating women's sports

To mark the 19th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Wednesday, UB is sponsoring a weeklong series of activities including theatrical performances, NCAA basketball games, a panel discussion, and a youth sports clinic.This year's theme, "More Than a Game," recognizes the importance of sports in areas besides the playing fields, event organizers said.The celebration kicks off Monday at 5 p.m.

Examining the value of online degrees

With today's advances in technology, and an increase in the number of high school students choosing to continue on to accredited colleges and universities, alternative means of getting a college education are showing up all over the Internet.There are hundreds of degree programs, ranging from computer science to fashion design, which can be completed online.According to the Web site "Online School Guide for Online Schools & Campus Programs," there are over 55 master's degree programs that can be attained solely through online courses.Even with the abundance of online degree programs, and the comparable requirements, many employers, graduate schools, and students doubt that a degree earned online will hold as much weight as one earned at a brick and mortar school."I don't think an online degree is the answer," said John Wichman, president of Creative Concepts of WNY Inc., a media production business.

New crop of signees join football team

After going 2-9, any team needs a little time to lick its wounds before beginning to prepare for the next season.

Spectrum Super Bowl challenge

Super Bowl XXXIX is upon us, and the arguments have been going on for weeks. We here at the Spectrum would like to offer the best arguments by a few fabulous football fans as to who's going to take the cake or the trophy or Janet Jackson's top this year.

Obligatory disrobing

"The Wedding Date," directed by Clare Kilner ("How to Deal"), opens this Friday. The film is strategically marketed as a desirable Valentine's Day date flick, though at times it's as predictable as Grandma's Thanksgiving stuffing, fulfilling the obligations of a modern romantic comedy.Kat Ellis, played by Debra Messing of "Will & Grace," is a single young woman living in New York who hires a male escort to accompany her to her sister's wedding and pose as her doting boyfriend.When the ordered escort, played by Dermot Mulroney ("About Schmidt"), surprisingly turns out to be gorgeous, the viewer gets an idea of where the film is heading.

Ben Sargent Cartoon 2.4.05

"Fans crazy for aggressive, fearless Cage"

It might not be obvious by the way he plays, but Calvin Cage is actually quite small. In fact he only stands 5 feet 11 inches, and weighs 160 pounds.But looks can be deceiving.Cage is a sparkplug off the bench for the University at Buffalo men's basketball team, and what he lacks in height, he accounts for in talent and determination.When asked to describe his game in one word, Cage chooses the word "fearless."Fearless is a very appropriate term, judging by the way Cage is willing to take the clutch 3-pointer, to the way he drives into the paint, risking a hit from a powerful center, to the way he aggressively goes after the steal on defense.While attending Bladensburg High School in Maryland, Cage got a chance to befriend Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, who was attending high school in Maryland at the same time."I actually know Carmelo pretty well.

A catalyst for uplifting all black people

Every February Black History Month comes along and some people take the time to learn more about the history of the people of African descent.

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Men's basketball looks to rebound at Miami

After hosting Ohio in Alumni Arena Wednesday night and being served with a loss, the Buffalo men's basketball team looks to deliver a loss to the RedHawks on Saturday night at Miami of Ohio.UB (13-6 overall, 6-5 Mid-American Conference) will be the 10th team to enter Miami's Millett Hall this season to face the RedHawks (12-5, 7-2). No opponent, however, has been able to leave with a win.

Last Super 8 group adjusting to dorms

It's been almost a month since the last group of UB students to live in the Super 8 Motel moved back to the dorms, and many of them are still adjusting to the change.While many of the students are happy with their new accommodations, a good number of them miss their "home away from home" in the Super 8, and said they built an incredibly tight-knit community in the short time they lived there."We were all in the same boat over there, hating what was happening, but it turned out to be such a good thing.

Paint It Black

All this week I've watched my black eye morph and swell in Technicolor. It didn't bruise right away after the chair hit me in the face, but in a day my whole eyelid had turned a deep and ugly purple.

"Too little, too late for Bulls"

With the Bulls down by two with seconds left, Turner Battle grabbed a defensive rebound and sprinted up court.

"New look, new name for Heights caf?PI"

Main Street's popular Coffee Bean Caf?

Fun in the sun

The Student Union lobby was rockin' with the soothing sounds of UB40's "Red, Red Wine" on Wednesday afternoon at the first annual beach volleyball event sponsored by the Student Programming Board.Participants and bystanders enjoyed free food, two tons of sand, and a chance to lose themselves in a summer atmosphere not often seen this time of year in Western New York."We've had lots of people come down between classes and grab something to eat for lunch," said Rachel Lerner, a graduate student affairs administration major, who helped organize the event.

Hardy geologists honor Groundhog Day

Picnicking with a stuffed woodchuck garbed in UB colors and a pointed hat isn't the way most people usually celebrate Groundhog Day, if at all.

It's all been done

Everyone I talk to on campus seems to have an extremely bleak outlook on the future. People claim that consumerism, mind-numbing entertainment, and decisions of the man upstairs (Bush, not God) are sending us straight to hell in a hand basket.