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"Frye, Akron Burst Bulls' Balloon"

By JACKIE O and JACKIE O | Oct. 11, 2004

Riding positive momentum following last week's 48-20 trouncing of the University of Central Florida at home, the Buffalo Bulls struggled in a loss to the vulnerable Akron Zips Saturday night at the Rubber Bowl.Despite jumping out to an early lead, the Bulls were ultimately bounced by the Zips 44-21, thanks in part to the offensive clinic that Akron quarterback Charlie Frye put on in front of 7,123 fans."Akron did an outstanding job tonight.

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"Like Brad Pitt, But Husky"

Oct. 11, 2004

My best friend in elementary school was a weasel named Mike. We played after school together almost every day, but sometimes he did things that made me question his loyalty.He pretended not to know my name when dining with the cooler kids at lunch; he shared with math class the unfortunate eyebrow-shaving incident of 1987 (it was a dare, okay?); he even called my haircut "faggy."I mean, it was.

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Volleyball's Losing Streak Continues

By MICHAEL LESLIE | Oct. 11, 2004

The volleyball team's troubles continued this weekend in match-ups against Kent State and Akron. UB was again unable to register its first Mid-American Conference win and extended its losing streak to seven matches.The Bulls faced Kent State (7-6, 4-2 MAC) Friday at Alumni Arena.

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More Players Connected to Hazing as Details Emerge

By GEORGE ZORNICK | Oct. 11, 2004

Two men's soccer players are serving five-game suspensions over a Sept. 25 hazing incident, according to sources inside the Athletic Department.The department would not officially comment on the suspensions or reveal the names of players who have been suspended, but an upper-level official in the department confirmed Andrae Clarke and Brian Knapp, both sophomores, have been suspended for five games in connection with the hazing of freshman players on Sept.

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SATV to Hit the Airwaves

By BILL NIELSEN | Oct. 8, 2004

Starting next month, students will be able to tune into SATV and watch student-generated shows, rather than only radio and requested movies.According to Tyler Bennett, the student director of SATV, the new programming will premiere in the first week of November on Channel 46.Open casting calls have already been put out and callbacks are currently underway to find actors for the new shows, Bennett said."This station is for the students and run by the students," he said, emphasizing the shows will use student talent both in front of and behind the cameras.Bennett said the station's programming will fall under three categories: open submissions, club events and original programming.The open submissions category covers anything students create and submit for approval to SATV.

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Iraq War Is Necessary and Just

By JUSTIN HAAG | Oct. 8, 2004

War was something that growing up we thought our nation would never endure again. Sadly as we matured into adults we found this was not the case.Contrary to what is thought by many, the war in Iraq is not over - and worse, it's a along way from over.

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Stepping Out of Comfort Zones: The UB Diversity Committee

By JESSICA PACKARD | Oct. 8, 2004

Now considered by the Princeton Review as one of the most diverse schools in the country, UB owes its successes to a special committee created 14 years ago that still plays an important role, campus officials said.Comprised of faculty, staff and students who represent a broad range of campus constituencies, the Diversity Committee develops university-wide workshops, conferences, and film series focusing on specific topics relevant to issues of tolerance and diversity.Ellen Christensen, a Sub-Board official who is a member of the committee, said she believes it is important to understand and accept people's differences."Some students choose UB because of its diversity," said Christensen, director of Health Education and Human Services.

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Give E-board Some Time

By FABIO ALBERTIN | Oct. 8, 2004

I am writing in regards to your evaluation of the Student Association Executive Board ("Student Association: Five-month Report Card," Oct.

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