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Groups have big plans for Black History Month

Black History Month has arrived and the African Student Association, Black Student Union, and NAACP are ready to celebrate and educate."This month is particularly special because one month is taken out of the year to recognize and honor the achievements of African Americans," said Sharee Hereford, a sophomore business management major, and vice president of the NAACP at UB.The Black Student Union, a club boasting 82 active members, will be holding their regular general meetings Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

SA looks to strengthen influence with administration

Strengthening the student voice in UB decision-making, while making the entire Student Association stronger in the long-term, will be two of SA's main goals this semester, SA President Anthony Burgio said at a press conference Monday.Burgio also touched on a number of events and new ideas for the spring semester, such as Spring Fest, online course syllabi, and improving the quality of student life."I don't want to be a lame-duck SA president," he said.In his last semester as SA president, Burgio hopes to turn SA's attention toward strengthening the undergraduate voice in the administration's decision-making.In Burgio's opinion, a stronger voice could be achieved by creating a "committee of decision makers" made up of SA and UB officials, especially from Student Affairs."We're definitely trying to get involved in the long-term university planning," Burgio said in a Tuesday interview with The Spectrum.Such a committee would allow students to be more proactive than reactive, and although SA has a voice now in UB's administration, "it's fluff to me," Burgio said.Burgio also talked on Tuesday about the upcoming allocation of funds won during last fall's election, which he said would go toward keeping SA at its current level."It's going to go to everything we already have," he said.

Sidelines

Happenin' hoopstersBasketball was the name of the game last week, as both the UB male and female athletes of the week were selected from the same sport.

Steep demands for student Metro passes

If the NFTA wants UB to join its University Unlimited Program, it has to sweeten the deal. The plan would give UB students a free pass for Metro buses and the light rail.

Across the River: Christopher Crisci of Old Canes and The Appleseed Cast

Old Canes, a project from The Appleseed Cast's Christopher Crisci and members of The Minus Story and The Casket Lottery, released their debut CD, "Early Morning Hymns," in 2004.

Reactions to the Elections in Iraq

Following what many world leaders, media outlets and political analysts are calling a surprisingly successful Election Day in Iraq on Sunday, members of the Muslim and Arab communities at UB expressed optimistic caution over the future of the U.S.-occupied country.Many said they were surprised at the lack of violence on Election Day despite the rising number of attacks leading up to it."As someone who was always against the war, I was pleasantly surprised," said Amil Sarfaz, president of Muslim SA.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 2.2.05

Zieziula leads UB in singles action

After two straight losses, the men's tennis team showed last weekend that they can compete on the same level as some of the top teams in the nation.At the Army Winter Invitational, the Bulls scored a 9-9 record in singles action against a group of schools including Connecticut, Rutgers, Army, Hartford and St.

NFTA's free ride might not be so free for UB

Administrators at the University at Buffalo have afforded students the opportunity to put their student identification cards to use in quite a few situations.

Ohio gets razor-thin win against wrestling team

After taking the early lead in an important Mid-American Conference match-up, the wrestling team lost a nail-biter that came down to the heavyweight finale.The Bulls (1-8 overall 0-2 MAC) suffered a bitter MAC loss Sunday afternoon at Ohio (9-8-1 overall 2-1 MAC) by a score of 20-13.Sunday's loss came down to the last bout of the day when junior Harold Sherrell (17-14) lost to nationally ranked Joel Weimer 3-2 in overtime.Last weekend's loss became the third in a string of heartbreaking defeats for the Bulls.

State of the Union Reader

For the first time in his second term (and his first time as a legitimately elected president), George W.

Column was divisive

When I sat down and began reading Ben Cady's column ("Red and blue fallacy," Jan. 26), I thought it was the editorial I was waiting for.

Covering all the artistic bases

Currently showing at the Albright Knox Art Gallery is an exhibit entitled "Cover to Cover." The exhibit contains works from many different artists and genres and is arranged from the gallery's own works.Organized by students as part of the Fall 2004 Museum Studies class at Canisius College, it presents the observer with a variety of art types, allowing one to draw associations between the works.

Solid ski season emerges from mild winter

With a late start to winter, the ski season had to wait until the snow was ready and heading in Buffalo's direction.Although it wasn't exactly perfect weather for skiing when UB's ski club Schussmeisters started on Dec.

Bands gather for tsunami victims

Buffalo showed its support for the tsunami victims in Indonesia with a benefit concert Saturday night at the Buffalo Icon, adding to the millions of dollars in relief funds coming in from all over the world."I just love putting on concerts, and promoting concerts.

"Cheap, easy food from around the world"

When it comes to food, most college students limit themselves to the cheap and easy. But as the frigid months of winter roll through Buffalo and many take shelter indoors, the timing might be right to leave the Easy Mac in the cupboard and try something very different and possibly much more pleasing to the palate.The many cultures at UB and some of their tasty traditional cuisine might provide just the change students need, and many of these dishes can be prepared without much hassle.Wafaa Taha, a freshman Spanish major of Palestinian heritage, said hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern treat that is especially easy to prepare.Preparation begins with a can of chick peas - Taha prefers the Goya brand - and tahini paste (also called sesame seed paste), garlic and lemon juice.

Time expires on Bulls' comeback against Bobcats

Despite a career-high 19 points off the bench from sophomore guard Belinda Gibb, UB's women's basketball team was unable to finish off a huge come-from-behind road victory against the Ohio University Bobcats.The Bobcats (8-10 overall, 4-3 Mid-American Conference) at one point held a 21-point lead over the Bulls (3-15 overall, 1-6 MAC), but the Bulls were able to battle back, eventually cutting the lead to just four points.

Anything but hollow

Tommy Stinson skipped all formalities Thursday night at the Mohawk Place when he burst right into his set of rough and unapologetic rock.

Women distance runners fly at Penn State

With over 50 schools competing, including top teams like the University of Tennessee, Penn State, and the University of Pittsburgh, the Penn State Invitational was a fine opportunity for the UB men's and women's track and field teams to face some of the best competition in the country."The purpose of attending a meet like this is to provide the intense atmosphere that we will experience at the MAC Championships.