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"Young Adults Are Too Trusting of Sexual Partners, Experts Find"

Universities are large-scale breeding grounds for the intelligent future of the nation. Statistics for sexually transmitted infections continuously show that intelligence isn't the only thing breeding on university campuses.According to Susan Mancuso, a nurse practitioner working in Student Health Services in Michael Hall, STD infections are most prevalent among young people aged 13 to 25.

Can't Start A Fire Without A Spark

The whole idea of a socio-political band heading down to a three-day festival in a swing state on a six-day tour leading up to a historically significant presidential election is about as fit for the silver screen as anything this side of Richie Tenenbaum.

Unexpectedly Raucous Crowd at Fall Fest

Lights finally dimmed to darkness, smoke rose from the sides of the stage. Dark shadows passed back and forth, and students went insane.

We Choose John Kerry's America

On Tuesday the decision will finally be here. A campaign season that has stretched for nearly a year has dwindled the field down to two distinct candidates, Democratic Senator John Kerry and incumbent Republican President George W.

Decision 2004: Undecided Voters Running Out of Time

For many intended voters, it's perfectly clear who the next president of the United States should be.

"KNOCK, KNOCK, WANDA'S HERE"

As people decide who will make a better presidential choice, President George W. Bush or Senator John Kerry, one thing was decided for certain Thursday night as Wanda Sykes brought her "Cotton T-Shirt Tour" to the Center for the Arts."That no matter who we all choose we are screwed one way or another.

The Clear Choice

America has reached a fork in the road. Our choice is not simply between two men, but between two starkly different paths for our nation.

On-Campus Registration Rises

With this year's election so closely spilt between parties, candidates are relying on the support from student voters to swing the vote to their side.Over 80 percent of young registered voters say they are paying attention to this year's campaign compared to 63 percent in 2000, according to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement.Locally, UB's number of student voter registrations in the Student Union has increased by over 100 this year from the last presidential election in 2000.

"After Tie, Men's Soccer Heads to Playoffs"

The air turns crisp, the leaves turn yellow, and once again the Bulls men's soccer team head to the playoffs.The team ended their regular season Friday night with a 1-1 tie against Western Michigan.

Scoreboard

Men's SoccerFriday: Buffalo1 Western Michigan1 VolleyballFriday: Buffalo0 Ball State3 Sunday Buffalo1 Marshall3 Cross CountryAt MAC ChampionshipsSaturday: Women - finished fourth out of 13 teams Men - finished seventh out of 10 teams

Expert Urges Women to Seek Larger Political Role

With the presidential election still up for grabs, pundits argue which voter demographic will swing the election results one way or another.

Rugby Suffers Tough Losses

Both the men and women's rugby teams fell one victory short of capturing the New York State Rugby Conference state championships this Saturday at Genesee Community College.After an undefeated regular season, the UB men's club rugby team, known as the "Mad Turtles," came in as the number one seed in the state.

Virtual Vampiric Vixen Violently Vanquishes Villains

What do vampires, video games, Playboy and MTV2 MODS all have in common?Her name is BloodRayne, every man's fantasy.

Sidelines

VolleyballThe UB volleyball team recorded another loss on Friday night, as the Bulls were swept by Ball State in three games by scores of 30-15, 30-19 and 30-16.

UB's Koeppel Wins MAC Cross Country Title

Senior Jenny Koeppel, a four time 2004 MAC Runner of the Week, added another accomplishment to her already stellar season Saturday.Koeppel, UB's best runner this season, clocked in at 17:51.70 to lead all 107 women's runners in the Mid-American Conference championships in Toledo, Ohio.

Students Gear Up For Vote

As the presidential race comes down the home stretch, UB students are getting caught up in the atmosphere of an election that experts say will be one of the closest in history.Across the nation, the stakes are raised as Kerry and Bush both attempt to gain support from swing states.

Greiner Defends Choice of Amherst for Campus

Former UB president William Greiner defended on Friday the 40-year-old decision to place UB in Amherst rather than in downtown Buffalo.Greiner, who has been researching the subject of UB's 1960s expansion, stood by the controversial campus choice, saying the options of expanding on Main Street or moving to the waterfront were impractical.The issue has long been a touchy subject in the region, with some citizen action groups in Buffalo going so far as to blame the decision for a large part of the city's economic decline.

Planning for a Marathon Night

With Election Day almost here, many students are making plans to spend the evening closely watching exit polls and waiting for the announcement of the winner.

Where the Candidates Stand

Tonal Predictability

Pianos are sentimental and thoughtful. Acoustic guitars are peaceful and playful. Electric guitars are aggressive.