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Bulls Shut Out By Huskies to End Season

The football team went out with a whimper Saturday in a shutout loss at Connecticut.Though the defense and special teams units managed a few big plays, the UConn defense stifled the offense time and time again when it tried to convert.The Bulls (2-9 overall, 2-6 Mid-American Conference) were able to block a punt with just over six minutes left in the first quarter, giving them the ball on the Connecticut 22-yard line.But they were unable to turn that into any points, as Connecticut (6-4 overall, 2-3 Big East) defeated the Bulls by a final score of 29-0."We didn't convert on opportunities we have to," said Jim Hofher, the team's head coach.

Thanksfornothing 2004

I like most of my family.I mean I love my family. I just don't like all of them. Especially at the holidays.Face it; every year we gather this third week of November for a feast of unforgiving proportions, and for what real reason?

SA Officials Will Not Force Delegate to Resign

Following the controversy surrounding SUNY SA delegate Thomas Martin's failure to attend a recent mandatory conference in Albany, SA officials and delegates have come to a consensus not to reprimand Martin any further or force him to resign from his delegate position.Martin said he has no plans to resign."In terms of resignation, I'm not going to," Martin said.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 11.22.04

Chauvinism Portrayed As Journalism in Men's Mag

I was in CVS this weekend to pick up some badly needed painkillers, Cepacol and deodorant. I opened my window last night and in flew Enza, to borrow from a letter in Capen's Poetry/Rare Books Collection.I meandered my stricken self to the magazine rack and saw FHM in its sealed package with a picture on its cover of a woman with breasts Mother Nature never intended.

Huskies Send Bulls Packing With Epic Win

The Connecticut women's basketball team scored the first basket and never looked back Friday night in a 107-40 victory over the Bulls.Ann Strothers led UConn in scoring, with 17 points by the end of the first half, and 20 by the end of the game.

Parking Proposal Unfair to Freshmen

A change is needed to the parking problem on this campus, but the current proposal is completely asinine ("Proposal Would Ban Freshman Parking on Spine," Nov.

Thousands Get Ready to Trot

Hundreds of UB students who are staying in the Buffalo area for the Thanksgiving break and looking for a little exercise before the big meal are planning to run the Turkey Trot, a quirky road race that has become a local tradition.The starting gun for the 108th annual Turkey Trot will fire at 9 a.m.

Huskies Too Hot for Bulls to Handle

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.

Rookies Ready to Live Division I Dream

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.

Congress: Reform Intelligence First

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.

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Student Seating in Renovated Alumni ArenaReturning Mighty Maniacs from last year may not recognize the new student sections at Alumni Arena.

Bars Get Ready for Thanksgiving Eve Pilgrimage

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.

"In First Full Season, Gingerich Eyes MAC Title"

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.

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"'Kranks' Borrows Christmas Motifs, Delights"

This year's holiday season has brought a new Christmas comedy to the table for families and kids everywhere to enjoy.

Seasonal Work: Silver Bells and Holiday Help

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.

Students Head Home For the Holiday

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.

Porn Class Heats Up Spring Registration

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.