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Physical Receiver Wraps Up Career

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.

Powerful Speech Marks 'Take Back the Night'

For over a decade, E'Rly Anderson kept quiet because she thought she had no choice. That, and the choice was too terrible to face.

Student Travel to Cuba Further Restricted

UB's study abroad office was forced to cancel its four-week summer session in Havana, Cuba after President George W.

Exercise Your Right to Vote

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.

Key Local Races Overshadowed By Presidential Race

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.

Muslim Community Marks Start of Ramadan

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.

Reggie Gets 4 More Years

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.

Gay Marriage and John Kerry

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

Sidelines

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

Men's Tennis Travels to Regionals

The UB men's tennis team will travel to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Northeast Men's Regional Championships.

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U.S. Troops' Other Struggle

With metronomic regularity, President Bush declares that he has given and will give the U.S. military everything it needs to fight Iraqi insurgents.

Rich Man Wanna Be King

Break up the undefeated Buffalo Sabres! Wooo!Sure, the goal scorers haven't produced, but who cares?

Once-Broken Dryers in Good Repair

Facilities officials have successfully kept the number of broken dryers in the Ellicott laundry rooms to a minimum since last September, when The Spectrum found nearly 30 percent of the machines were broken.Last year, a Sept.

Men's Soccer Missing That Magic Touch

On a blustery and cold Sunday afternoon at RAC Field, the woes for the University at Buffalo men's soccer team continued as they were shut out by Northern Illinois, 3-0.Coming off a 1-0 loss to Cleveland State on Friday, the Bulls could not find any cohesiveness on offense while the Huskies feasted on the Bulls' weak defense.

Armor Plays as City Sleeps

It was not a pleasant surprise to find the train station locked at 7:30 p.m. Buffalo is apparently the sister city of Boca Raton, Fla., where everything shuts down at 7 p.m.

Ben Sargent Cartoon 10.20.04

Upcoming Games

Women's SoccerFriday: vs. Marshall, 7:00 p.m.VolleyballFriday: at Ohio, 7:00 p.m.Men

Mixed Results For Men's Tennis At Army Shootout

The UB men's tennis team gathered mixed results in an extremely competitive field at the four-team Army Shootout last weekend.

Teaching Assistant Charged with Rape

A UB teaching assistant was arrested and charged with rape and assault this weekend.Jinho Choi, a Ph.D.