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Ben Sargent Cartoon: 11.3.04

Apathy Still Plagues Many Students

After a flood of predictions that said the 2004 youth vote would set records, the turnout among 18 to 25-year-olds Tuesday night ended up being no more than it was in 2000.

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All UB teams were idle.

Tatiana de la Tierra: Not Your Average Librarian

Though she has two newly acquired kittens and jokingly calls herself a crazy cat lady, "librarian" does not come to mind as the most fitting profession on an initial encounter with Tatiana de la Tierra.She is the polar opposite of the stereotypical frail and quiet librarian, wearing wire-rimmed glasses on a chain and her hair in a bun.

Upcoming Games

VolleyballThursday vs. Toledo, 7 p.m., Alumni ArenaFriday vs. Miami (Ohio), 7 p.m., Alumni ArenaMen

"At Campus Polls, Energy and High Turnout"

Jessica Pindir stepped into the booth and pulled the lever, sealing herself off from the rest of the world with a grinding clank as a curtain closed behind herOne candidate for Congress.

Hornsby Brings Out the Kid in His Adult Fans

Bruce Hornsby is the kind of guy you want to be your dad. He's laid back. He appreciates a good tune.

Poll Workers Note Record Student Turnout

With a total of 653 voters between District 105 and District 93, election officials at the Student Union Tuesday night said student voter turnout in the at UB hit a record high this year.Election inspectors called out numbers as the polls came to a close promptly at 9 p.m.

Blue and White Make Noise at Big Green Invite

Andreea Novaceanu showed poise and precision on the court when she won the "B" draw at Dartmouth's annual Big Green Tennis Invitational this past weekend.Novaceanu defeated Lauren Leo from St.

Four Charged in Fraternity Hazing

Four UB students were arrested and charged with hazing by University Police on Sunday for abducting a fellow student from the Ellicott Complex.According to officials, the incident was fraternity related.

"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.

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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