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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

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.

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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.

BSU Plans a Day of Unity and Celebration

Students will come together Tuesday to honor and reflect upon the countless contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans throughout the ages as they celebrate Black Solidarity Day.The concept for Black Solidarity Day came from a play by Douglas Turner Ward titled "Day of Absence," according to Simone Hicks, Black Student Union President."(The play) illustrated social, political and economical consequences for the nation if black people weren't present," she said.The first Black Solidarity Day was observed in 1969 and was founded by Dr. Carlos E.

Bush's Privatization Plan Is Dangerous

President Bush's Social Security plan represents another effort to benefit wealthy corporations at the expense of the American people.

Women's Crew Conquers Head of the Fish

The long ride home from Saratoga Springs via the New York State Thruway may not have felt quite as dreary for most of the members of the women's crew team after a strong showing at the Head of the Fish regatta.Of the 10 UB squads that raced this weekend, two first place finishes and two second place finishes were recorded.UB had first place finishes from its freshman four and lightweight four squads.

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RugbyThe UB women's swim team trailed St. Bonaventure until the final six events of the Bulls home opener on Wednesday.

Pay Hike Contrasts With Rights Struggle

I'd like to commend The Spectrum for the concerns it has raised regarding the salary hike for SUNY presidents ("No Compelling Reason for Pay Hike," Oct.

Rader Ignored Obstacles Poor Face

This letter is in response to Silas Rader's counterpoint ("Don't Neglect Inflation," Oct. 27). As a possible solution to the thousands of minimum-wage workers who find themselves barely holding on, Rader advises them to "find a better job" -- as if the answer were so simple.For years, the poor have been pegged as lazy individuals who are eager to accept government handouts.