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.
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.
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.
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.
Administrators at the University at Buffalo have afforded students the opportunity to put their student identification cards to use in quite a few situations.
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.
For the first time in his second term (and his first time as a legitimately elected president), George W.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tommy Stinson skipped all formalities Thursday night at the Mohawk Place when he burst right into his set of rough and unapologetic rock.
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.
UB's women's swimming and diving team had a tough weekend, losing matches on Friday and on Saturday at the Alumni Arena Natatorium.On Friday night, the Bulls (3-6 overall, 0-6 Mid-American Conference) suffered a 155-88 loss to Eastern Michigan University (6-3 overall, 4-2 MAC).Jennefer Brankovsky continued her excellent season, scoring two individual victories and one second place finish for the Bulls, but it was for naught, as the Bulls would claim only one more first place finish for the whole match.Brankovsky won the 200-yard individual medley with a time of 2:09.38, and her time of 2:06.82 in the 200-yard butterfly earned the senior her other first place finish.
Student Association President Anthony Burgio will appoint two new senators next week following the resignations of Mark Jacobs and F.
It was a homecoming party for Jason Bird in the Wolverine State on Saturday.The Ypsilanti, Mich. native and senior guard for the University at Buffalo Bulls (13-5, 6-4 MAC) torched his local team, the Eastern Michigan Eagles (9-9, 3-6 MAC) for 20 points en route to an 80-68 victory in front of a crowd of 2,893 fans at the Convocation Center.The Bulls jumped out to an early 16-7 lead with 13:52 left in the first half, but this lead did not last, as the Bulls suffered foul trouble early and often in the second half, and found themselves in the double bonus just 10 minutes into the game.
Digital photography is a blight to the art form. That's what a handful of significant adults in my life have told me, anyway.With the spread of this "digital trend," we as a generation have lost the romanticism and tradition of, for example, the darkroom.Granted, transfer by USB port doesn't require a dark and brooding developing lab filled with mysterious solvents in trays and soothing red lamps.
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