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Bulls Head South to Face Streaking Marshall

By MICHAEL LESLIE | Oct. 22, 2004

The Bulls will have their hands full this Saturday when they hit the road to take on one of the Mid-American Conference's elite in the Marshall Thundering Herd.Marshall has been at the head of the MAC over the course of the last few years and this year is no different.The Herd (3-3, 3-0 MAC) started the season off slow, dropping their first three games, but have bounced back since the beginning of MAC play by taking three consecutive conference contests.Marshall has been known for its high-powered offense and has also produced many NFL players in recent years.

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Choosing a Major 101

By LISA MANCINI | Oct. 22, 2004

For many students, deciding on a major is a difficult task that can require taking a wide variety of classes in the process.But now, instead of chewing up credit hours, undecided students have another option.This semester, undecided students are being given a helping hand by Trends in Arts and Sciences, a class designed by the College of Arts and Sciences to help undecided students by bringing in a variety of department speakers and giving students a small taste of every major UB offers.Listed as CAS 101, the class is a two-credit course offered for pass or fail grading.

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Upcoming Games

Oct. 22, 2004

\tFootballSaturday: at Marshall, 4:30 p.m.VolleyballSaturday: at Akron, 7:00 p.m.Women's SoccerSunday: vs.

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Corrections

By Editorial | Oct. 22, 2004

In the Oct. 20 article "Muslim Community Marks Start of Ramadan," the hardest level of fasting should have been abstaining from all worldly desires.In an Oct.

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Sidelines

Oct. 22, 2004

Athletes of the WeekThe University at Buffalo named its male and female athletes of the week. Receiving the honors this week were James Evans of the football team and Jenny Dannecker of the Women's soccer team.James Evans had the best game of his career last week against Miami of Ohio as he recorded eight tackles, each of which was solo.

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SOS: Save our Stations

By EVAN PIERCE | Oct. 22, 2004

This week Western New York narrowly avoided being exposed to Ministry of Truth-style programming on Channel 29, Buffalo's FOX affiliate.

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"Latino Bazaar Brings Color, Culture"

By SIOBHAN COUNIHAN | Oct. 22, 2004

The spirited sound of salsa music, and the enticing smells of traditional Latino food, fresh popcorn and cotton candy lingered in the air in the Student Union Lobby on Wednesday at the seventh annual Latino Bazaar.This year, with eye-catching banners and bright posters for each Latin American country, the bazaar's theme was "orgullo," or pride, and showed the different sides of Latino culture.The theme of the event changes from year to year and has its origins in students' desire to increase cultural awareness around campus, according to Laiko Quintero, a graduate student who helped plan the event."Latino is something that's multifaceted.

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Physical Receiver Wraps Up Career

By DANIEL HONIGMAN | Oct. 22, 2004

As one of the featured stars on the Buffalo Bulls' offense, Matt Knueven knows what it takes to be a leader on and off the field.One of four children, Knueven said he developed a blue-collar ideology from his father, learning that respect is something to be earned."My father taught me at an early age to have a strong work ethic, to work your butt off for what you really want in life ... but more importantly, he taught me to be humble and to just be (myself)," said Knueven.The number one receiving option for the Bulls' offense, Knueven has racked up a total of 1,436 yards over his three and a half years here - good for ninth on the all-time list at UB - and his 112 career receptions place him eighth all-time for UB.A communications major from Cincinnati, Knueven was a three-sport star at LaSalle High School.

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Exercise Your Right to Vote

By FABIO ALBERTIN | Oct. 20, 2004

This is an appeal to all eligible voters to go and exercise their rights on November 2nd and vote in the general election.Let me begin with a very relevant quote from independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader from his 2000 campaign: "I hear you say often that you're not turned on to politics.

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Key Local Races Overshadowed By Presidential Race

By EVAN PIERCE | Oct. 20, 2004

While talk of Bush and Kerry echoes through UB's classrooms and dorms, students outside of political clubs are largely ignoring local elections that could impact the entire country.The Buffalo area is playing host to one of the most important congressional races in the United States, for the hotly contested vacant seat in the 27th Congressional District, which includes South Campus and University Heights.With Republican Nancy Naples running against Democrat Brian Higgins and only 12 seats open in the House of Representatives, either local candidate could tip the House to their party.But most UB students, if they are even aware of the election, haven't shown an interest, even though the race has the potential to shift the balance in power in Congress."Unfortunately, UB students are not getting involved as they are in the presidential election," said College Democrats vice president Corey Mohr.Although the presidential election has taken the spotlight off some of the other important races, local campaign officials are optimistic about the 18-24 year-old demographic and their interest in local elections."We've got more young people involved that I have ever seen," said Bob Richardson, Chairman of the Erie County Young Republicans.

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Muslim Community Marks Start of Ramadan

By JENNIFER NIELSON | Oct. 20, 2004

Muslim students, faculty and community members celebrated the start of Ramadan Friday, beginning a month of inner reflection and devotion to God with a prayer service in the Student Union.Othman Shibly, an assistant professor in the School of Dental Medicine, led Friday's prayer service and spoke about the importance of Ramadan.According to Muslim tradition, Ramadan is the time during which believers must purify themselves in order to create a just system on earth, Shibly said.

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Reggie Gets 4 More Years

By DANIEL GVERTZ | Oct. 20, 2004

Head men's basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon won't leaving Buffalo any time soon. The 2004 MAC Coach of the Year was signed to a contract extension by the University at Buffalo that keeps him on the Bulls' staff through the 2008-2009 season.The extension comes following a highly successful 2003-2004 campaign that saw the Bulls make a late-season run, finishing the year with a 17-12 overall record."Reggie's efforts in elevating the profile of our men's basketball program in western New York and in the Mid-American Conference have been outstanding and I am pleased that we have been able to reach this agreement," said Bill Maher, interim athletic director.The exact terms of the agreement were not disclosed due to university policy."The growth and interest in our program is a direct reflection of the work that Reggie, his staff and our student-athletes have put forth toward their goal of becoming Mid-American Conference Champions," said Maher.As a result of the team's performance last season, Witherspoon was named the 2003-2004 MAC coach of the year by MAC officials.

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Gay Marriage and John Kerry

Oct. 20, 2004

During last week's debate moderator Bob Schieffer did not ask John Kerry for his daughters' phone numbers.

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Oct. 20, 2004

Women's SoccerThe University at Buffalo's women's soccer team lost a 1-0 game to Bowling Green State University.

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