News

---

Sidelines

Men's SwimmingUB was able to hold onto a slim four-point lead as they defeated the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday, 119-115.

Scoreboard

FootballSaturdayBuffalo36CMU6VolleyballFridayBuffalo0Kent State3SaturdayBuffalo0BGSU3Cross CountrySaturday at Northeast RegionalsMen -- 22nd out of 34 teamsWomen -- 9th out of 32 teamsMen

Famous Journalist to Speak

The distinguished speakers series concludes for the semester this Wednesday when award-winning investigative journalist and author Bob Woodward speaks at Alumni Arena.Woodward made a name for himself in the early 1970s when he and fellow Washington Post reporter Carl Bernstein uncovered the long trail of corruption of the Watergate scandal that led to President Richard Nixon's resignation.More recently, Woodward is the author of two best selling books analyzing how recent presidents have handled terrorism, including "Plan of Attack," in which he chronicles the Bush Administration's preparations for the Iraq war.Woodward's unprecedented connections in Washington politics give him insight and authority in his analysis of the inner workings of the U.S.

Why Tattoo Parlors Don't Have Windows

I've never been pierced, never gotten inked.But like you, I've been thinking about it. The days of the N.B.P.N.G.I.

SATV Makes Plans For New Shows

SATV is up and running on campus channel 46. But many students have yet to notice it exists, due to a limited set of shows.Station directors said they hope new shows will fix that problem by capturing the interest of a student population largely unaware of the channel's existence.

"Food On South Falls Short, Students Say"

In response to a recent wave of complaints from students alleging that dining facilities on South Campus aren't up to par with facilities on North Campus, UB officials said they're looking into the problem.Students have expressed dissatisfaction with the meals served in Goodyear as well as the physical appearance and cleanliness of the facilities."The food on North is much better," said freshman Ilyssa Mark, who lives on South Campus.

Latin Flavor Fills Union at Festival

The Student Union exploded with Latin rhythm and flavor on Friday, from the strong beats of salsa and meringue music to the visually stimulating art at the 24th Annual Latino Art and Food Festival.Three months of preparation went into the event, which exhibited a mix of unique artistic perspectives from many different Latin nations."This event is an opportunity for us to promote and honor our cultures, as well as celebrate our diversity amongst the nations that compose Latin America," said Joan Ferreira, a junior business administration major and the president of the Latin American Student Association."There is art from Chile, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, as well as Afro-Latino nations like Haiti," said Narcisa Paez, a junior sociology major and event coordinator.About 80 people attended the event to support the Latin American Student Association as well as gain knowledge about Hispanic artistic influence."This is LASA's smallest event by far, our biggest being the annual culture show we put on in April," Paez said.The art show featured traditional wooden and metal carved sculptures, oil paintings reflecting village life, as well as a graffiti piece that showed the modern side of the event.

Volleyball Cools Off at Kent

The UB volleyball team had hoped to carry the momentum and the confidence it gained from its come-from-behind win against Miami of Ohio into this week's showdown at Kent State.However, the Bulls were soundly swept by the Flashes on Friday night, 3-0.The Bulls (8-20, 1-14 Mid-American Conference) started the match on a rough, although familiar note, losing the first game 30-23.Kent State (10-12, 7-8 Mid-American Conference) dominated the majority of the second game as well, taking an easy 30-18 victory.The third game appeared promising for the Bulls, but they were unable to finish off the Flashes.

Giving Life to the Body

John Brown's body lays collecting mold in a grave, but his soul goes marching on. Apparently, in the form of a progressive roots reggae band that will be performing Saturday night at The Tralf.With at least four of nine members being New Yorkers, John Brown's Body has played in Buffalo many times.

Latino Groups Get Ready for Events

Two colorful heritage and culture events kick off the weekend at UB, with the Latino Art and Food Festival on Friday and the Tribute to Haiti Night Saturday night.Latin American SA gets things going tonight at their annual Latino and Art Food Festival.

Trip Hop and Mellow Rock in a Blender

When the members of Lorenzo Goetz cook up music, there is no telling what will be on the menu. Borrowing ingredients from Beck, The Beatles, Paul Simon, the Flaming Lips, Mos Def, a Tribe Called Quest, and De la Soul are the group's bread and butter.With Larry Gates on lead vocals, Jesse Greenlee on drums, Josh Mieth on guitar, and Eric Fisher on bass, the members of Lorenzo Goetz blur the lines between funk, trip hop and mellow rock.

Dems Must Find Themselves

Justin Martin wrote that "Democrats must now focus on how this defeat occurred and what we must do to prevent further defeats" ("Time for Healing Bitter Wounds," Nov.

Time to Support Workers' Rights

Yesterday members of UB's Students Against Sweatshops arranged a meeting with a member from the Workers' Rights Consortium and President Simpson.

"Cameras, Cowboy Hats, and the American Dream"

Every photo is a frame in an ongoing story -- brief flashes of old men conversing at the end of the road, little kids unabashedly picking their noses and staring into the face of the camera, passengers shaking with the lurch of a subway car, unfazed.

Upcoming Games

FootballSaturday vs. Central Michigan, 1:30 p.m., UB StadiumVolleyballSaturday at Bowling Green, 7 p.m.Cross CountrySaturday at Northeast Regionals, New York City, 12 p.m.Men

Performance Groups Prepare for Tenth Annual Muqabala

UB's Bhangra Club brought home the gold at last year's "Muqabala," and if the club's hard work pays off, they might have the same results this year."I think we're coming out with a dance that we've worked really hard on, we have new choreographers who put their own spin on the moves," said Rena Malik, president of Bhangra Club.

Cross Country Ready For Regionals

The UB cross country team continues to run like the wind, even through the frigid November weather.The Bulls will send their top six men and top seven women, including star runner Jenny Koeppel, to the Northeast Regional this Saturday.The race will take place in New York City, and it will showcase elite runners from over 30 different schools in the Northeast U.S.Head Coach Vicki Mitchell is confident that her runners will have a great weekend."It has been a pretty low-key week of training," said Mitchell.

"Zeppuhar Makes Holes, Cracks Jokes"

One of the big men up front who clears the way for the Bulls' "Four Horsemen" running backs is offensive lineman Erik Zeppuhar, an All-American Academic Athlete and one of the funniest players on the team.Born in Allison Park, Pa., Zeppuhar said he dreamed of playing college football as a child."It has always been my lifelong dream to play college football," said Zeppuhar.

Bulls Hope to End on High Note

Buffalo will have one more chance to show its fans what the 2004 edition of the Bulls can do when they take to the field at UB Stadium on Saturday for their final home match-up of the season against the Central Michigan Chippewas.However, they will have to improve on their play from last week's home debacle.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 11.12.04