After an off-season full of hype, the Bulls got a reality check Saturday night as they were bowled over by Connecticut, 90-68.The dominating play of the Huskies' frontcourt proved to be the determining factor in the game."We didn't get surprised tonight," said UB head coach Reggie Witherspoon.
When any Mighty Maniac takes a look at the Bulls' starting lineup, the names and faces are going to look mighty familiar.But even though Buffalo has all of its starters from last year returning, Bulls fans saw two new faces wearing the Blue and White against Connecticut on Saturday.Wallace Hall and Christian Schmidt have joined the Bulls as freshmen this year.
Last week famed investigative reporter Bob Woodward spoke at UB about his in-depth review of the Bush administration's decision-making process regarding the Iraq war.
For the majority of bar owners, the night before Thanksgiving has gained a reputation as one of the busiest bar nights of the year, even topping more visible holidays such as New Year's Eve or St.
Anyone who has spent any time around a wrestling room will agree that almost all great wrestlers share the same core characteristics.The sport's champions rarely celebrate, never trash-talk, and are always humble.
This year's holiday season has brought a new Christmas comedy to the table for families and kids everywhere to enjoy.
It's known as "the most wonderful time of the year."But more often, we're stuck with jam-packed stores, hour-long lines and parking conditions that make UB's parking problems seem benign.As difficult as it is to find a Tickle-Me-Elmo or Furby or whatever the "it" toy will be this year, employers say it's even more difficult to find employees willing to serve the holiday-crazed masses."Being that this is the busiest time of the year, seasonal employees give us a lot (of) extra help," said Michele Kiescwetter, general manager of Victoria's Secret at the Boulevard Mall.
For many UB students heading home this week, Thanksgiving break isn't just about turkey and stuffing.To some, the first time going home since school started in August is a weird feeling.
Just as students are scrambling to register for next semester's classes, word is getting out about a new communication course to hit the rolls this spring: Cyber Porn and Society.Assistant Professor Alexander Halavais, who will teach the COM 497 class, said despite the class's evident titillating content, it is extremely relevant to his field of study."A class about pornography could seem silly to do, but it's such a huge part of society, technology and communications that it is also extremely obvious that it's something that should be taught," he said.Of those students who have heard about the new class, many said they are unsure what to expect from it."I am thinking about taking this class next semester and I am just curious as to whether or not we are just going to watch pornography or if we are going to analyze it in some way," said sophomore Andrew Koppmann.Halavais said the class consists of much more than just passively watching pornography, but that viewing actual samples of pornographic film will certainly take place."You have to be 18 years old to take this class because there will be clips of pornography to show an example of something I am teaching," he said.
Public hearings are being held this week to discuss a proposed Erie County budget that would eliminate all spending not mandated by the federal or state government.
For the Bulls' loyal fans and their thousands of new ones, last year's season was the stuff of dreams.In early March of 2004, Alumni Arena was filled to capacity and chants of "You can't win here!" echoed loudly throughout the building.
Drawing on an extraordinary amount of first-hand interviews, famed journalist Bob Woodward gave insight into the presidency of George W.
UB has a chance this weekend to go where no Bulls football team has ever gone before.With a victory over the very solid University of Connecticut Huskies (5-4, 2-3 Big East), the Bulls could raise their win total to three games this season, which would be the highest win total in UB's Division I-A history.If Buffalo plans to make history, however, it will have to replicate the stellar performance they put together against Central Michigan last week.
There is a sign on the door of the Audubon Library that reads, in sharp black print, "After January 1, 2005, these doors will be locked!""At first I thought it wouldn't happen," said Peter Arnold, a librarian at Amherst's central library, not five minutes from UB's North Campus.
The Student Association Assembly passed two resolutions Tuesday to extend the weekend hours of both Alumni Arena and the Undergraduate Library.The group also discussed a number of other concerns, including campus parking and problems with teaching assistants.The discussion on whether to change the hours of the library, located in Capen Hall, opened with assembly member Leslie Meister."Many international students are here paying for an education and they aren't here for the nightlife.
If Alexander the Great were alive to see "Alexander," he just might jab Colin Farrell with the sharp end of his spear.The blame for the failure of "Alexander" does not rest solely on the shoulders of Farrell.
Upperclassmen Brooke Meunier and Allison Bennett represent a minority on the women's basketball team, which features six freshmen and three sophomores.Neither Meunier, a junior, nor Bennett, a senior, seem concerned by this lack of experience however, as both point to tremendous team chemistry as a reason to watch out for the team in 2004."In my three years playing here, this is the closest we've been," Meunier, Buffalo's top returning scorer from 2003 said.Bennett, who led the Bulls last season in assists, reiterated that sentiment, noting that the camaraderie of the team, both on and off the court, has led to hard work and an emphasis on the team aspect of the game heading into the 2004 campaign."I think we'll surprise people, catch people on their heels," the senior guard said.It's easy to see how an opponent might take UB lightly, as the Bulls are coming off a 6-21 finish in 2003, and are faced with having to replace two of their top three scorers, and their top two rebounders from a year ago.Still, though there remains a question as to who will fill the statistical void left by the graduated Jessica Kochendorfer and Kim Kilpela, this is a Bulls team that, according to head coach Cheryl Dozier, will have great depth, along with the intangibles and work ethic to become a factor in the Mid-American Conference."We'll be very deep, we anticipate playing eight, nine, ten kids," Dozier said.
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