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Women's Tennis Returns From Strong Tournament

By JOHN HARDOBY | Oct. 13, 2004

The University at Buffalo women's tennis team left Vestal, N.Y. this past weekend with a collection of wins after competing in a four-team invitational at host school, Binghamton University.The two-day tournament was a non-scoring event that was played in a blind dual format, in which the four teams faced off against each other, head-to-head."Every tournament we want to walk out with our best game, we want to play for every point," said UB head coach Kathy Twist.

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Debunking the Curse

By EVAN PIERCE | Oct. 13, 2004

Baseball, more than any other sport, is known for its superstitions and myths. This week, as the Boston Red Sox try to exorcize their demons personified in the New York Yankees, baseball's most enduring and perhaps most bizarre myth has been thrust into the spotlight once again.A UB professor says curses and jinxes like Boston's "Curse of the Bambino" are just words, but believers give those words strength through their passion, making them almost real in a psychological sense."People all over the world believe in jinxes and curses," said Philip Stevens, Jr., associate professor of anthropology.

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Strong Showing for Women's Crew

By JUSTIN HAAG | Oct. 11, 2004

Third place can be a tough place to finish, but when competing against some of the toughest squads in the region, third place could be viewed as somewhat of a victory.The Women's varsity eight team did just that.

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"Jurado and Friends Bring No Frills, No Fuss"

By MEGHAN GROTH | Oct. 11, 2004

When show time came around Saturday night at the Icon in downtown Buffalo there were no frills and no fuss.

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Pano's Parking Lot Plans Has Preservationists Up In Arms

By MARGO THIESEN | Oct. 11, 2004

Pano Georgiadis, the owner of Pano's Restaurant at 1081 Elmwood Ave., has come under fire for what preservationists and owners of other businesses on Elmwood consider an attack on Elmwood's appeal.Georgiadis' plan to demolish the Atwater House on 1089 Elmwood Ave.

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"Furry, Scaly Friends Brighten Students' Lives"

By KATHERINE BECZAK | Oct. 11, 2004

It is said that pets often reflect the personalities of their owners. The burly motorcycle man might be more apt to choose a gigantic Doberman.

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More Americans Attacked by Settlers

By AMIL SARFRAZ | Oct. 11, 2004

Last Wednesday Israeli Settlers attacked two Americans, Chris Brown and Kim Lamberty, while escorting five Palestinian children to school.

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Journey To The East

By JEREMY G. BURTON | Oct. 11, 2004

The curtains parted and a huge blue backdrop covered the entire back wall of the stage. Two warriors symbolizing fire and water are on either side.

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"Pano's, Save the Atwater House"

By Editorial | Oct. 11, 2004

Controversy continues this week over the proposed demolition of the Atwater House next to Pano's restaurant in the Elmwood Village.

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Cross Country Men and Women Win UB Open

By CHRIS LIPPA | Oct. 11, 2004

Both the men's and women's cross country teams continued their recent surge at their home meet Saturday, beating several Division III and junior college teams at Beaver Island State Park.Jenny Koeppel once again led the women's team with a time of 17:59.35.

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Mock Election Shows Voters' Preferences

Oct. 11, 2004

The College Republicans and the College Democrats ran a voter registration and mock election Thursday and Friday and successfully registered 600 students to vote.Almost 400 students voted in the election.

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'Spirit Week' Kicks Off at UB

By JESSICA PACKARD | Oct. 11, 2004

From car bashing to a Godzilla Glove Tournament to free doughnuts, this year's Spirit Week will try to build up excitement leading up to Saturday's home football game.Spirit Week starts on Oct.

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A Correction and an Apology

By THE SPECTRUM EDITORIAL STAFF | Oct. 11, 2004

In Friday's issue, a voter registration graphic ran on the front page of the Spectrum that contained only a logo for John Kerry and John Edwards.

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National Mock Trial Event at UB This Week

By JENNIFER NIELSON | Oct. 11, 2004

The first Mock Trial Invitational ever held at UB will take place this week, bringing 13 universities to square off in a simulated courtroom.

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It Still Breathes

By MIKE FLATT | Oct. 11, 2004

It turns out I'm quite the dullard.I've been in this city for 17 of the past 25 months of my life.

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Shall We Make Another Clich?PId Dancing Movie?

By KENNETH ILGUNAS | Oct. 11, 2004

From "Saturday Night Fever," "Dirty Dancing" and "Footloose" to the more recent "Save the Last Dance" and "Dance with Me," dancing movies have formed their own little sub-genre in the realm of American cinema.

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High Rent Forces Group in Commons to Downsize

By SIOBHAN COUNIHAN | Oct. 11, 2004

High rent levels in The Commons have forced Hillel, a prominent Jewish group on campus, to move its office to a smaller space within the privately owned complex.

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Russ Crispell: Passion for the Game

By MONIQUE HOUGH | Oct. 11, 2004

Tennis to some is just a recreational pastime. To Russ Crispell, head coach of the UB men's tennis team, it has been a lifetime commitment.Crispell graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education.

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Bush Not Right Choice for Women's Rights

By Editorial | Oct. 11, 2004

Drive across the country and W's pop out at you on car bumper stickers and lawns, adorning lapel pins and campaign banners.