Those who follow the UB tennis team might be surprised to know that two of the best players for the Bulls are from north of the border.Mike Rockman and Matt Kennedy don't have many things in common.
Perhaps the members of the all-female band The Organ sat down and watched an "I Love the 80s" marathon before recording their first full-length album, "Grab That Gun."The record is a walk down the well-trodden path of retro rock that lacks any new flavor.The quintet from Vancouver apparently thought that adding Ashley Webber, an organist, would make for an original sound and was even good enough for the name of their ensemble.
Every so often, Jay Leno takes to the streets and does a skit called "Jaywalking." He corners average Americans, then stands back and laughs as they struggle to answer even the simplest of questions.
Desperation was a powerful motivator Monday night. The Chiefs, winless in three games, clearly needed a victory more than the Ravens, who entered the weekend tied for first place in the AFC North.
Men's RugbyBuffalo's Mad Turtles defeated Cornell by a score of 15-5 and took possession of first place in Division I of the New York State Rugby Conference.Cornell applied a lot of pressure early in the match, and found itself as close as the five-meter line, but could not come away with any points, as Buffalo's back-line of defense was able to stop them.The Turtles were able to counter Cornell's considerable size advantage by keeping the ball in motion and not letting them set up, thus forcing them to cover the width of the field, and not just the length.
Late in the evening, when very few students are roaming the halls of the academic and athletic buildings, a select group of students can be found in the depths of Alumni Arena, jumping and yelling as if their lives depend upon it.On any given weeknight any number of the approximately 8,000 intramural sports registrants, playing any of the 12 intramural sports offered by the Department of Recreation and Intramural Services.Abe Robinson, senior psychology and communication major said he looks forward to his Thursday night basketball games."It gives students something to do away from class," he said.
More than one month into the semester and one week after the Fee Referendum vote, Student Association President Anthony Burgio and his administration have scored some major accomplishments, including a health center and uniform Sub-Board fee - but have also left some campaign promises unfulfilled."I ran on a platform that had some external points, huge events and free tickets," Burgio said.
"A lot of students are assuming they're already registered," said Nicole Stenhouse, a staff assistant in the University Libraries director's office.
Week four in the NFL was highlighted by exciting match-ups and victories by underdog teams.The day began in Houston, where the Texans improved to 2-1 against the AFC West by defeating the Oakland Raiders 30-17.
Many students are more than familiar with the unpleasant sight of a parking ticket on their windshield - with a shortage of spots and packed class schedules, parking tickets are often a fact of life at UB.
The Subway Veggie Delight sandwich is about as important to my diet as anything these days, so Sunday evening I headed over to the Commons to plop yet another $3.49 down on the sub I spent most of my summer enjoying in different parts of the country.The Sandwich Artist behind the counter asked me why I looked so tired and I told him I hadn't returned home from the Springsteen/R.E.M./Bright Eyes show in Cleveland until 5 a.m.
Being the lead singer for a band called the Asylum Street Spankers is an occupation that brings with it certain expectations.
President Anthony Burgio, Vice President Dela Yador and Treasurer Jessica Dangler have been successful on many prominent issues during their first four months in office.
While the country is fascinated by recent volcanic tremors surrounding Mount St. Helens, there is a different kind of rumble these days coming from UB's Ketter Hall.According to department officials, UB's Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory continues to break new ground each year in earthquake analysis, and the addition of a new simulator will re-enforce the program as a world leader in its field.Operations director Andrei Reinhorn called UB's program "the most rounded program in the world," and said its high status means more students, faculty, and degrees offered with "enhanced educational possibilities."Reinhorn, a principal investigator on the project, stressed that the real purpose of the program is to research protective systems for earthquake disaster prevention."It's a lot more than that.
I don't know whether John Kerry plays poker. I always took him for a bridge man, based on his pedigree.But after his performance in last Thursday's debate, it's clear he knows one of the cardinal rules of poker that's also a cardinal rule of politics: Know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em.Kerry learned a valuable lesson from Gore's fatal attempt to go "all in" on every question.
Although weather conditions delayed the start of Saturday's women's tennis match, the Bulls dealt with the rain and handily defeated the St.
Three men's soccer players were suspended from UB and the soccer team for allegedly hazing a freshman player at a North Campus party.Sophomores Braden Byler, Brandon M.
UB's Community Action Corps got a taste of the chilly winter nights facing Buffalo's homeless residents Saturday when they spent the night in the courtyard behind the Student Union.The group's Night Out to Fight Homelessness, co-sponsored by Circle K, raised about $400 while challenging students to camp out in the 40-degree weather for 12 hours with only their warm clothing and cardboard boxes."I see a lot of people caring about the cause, and I see a lot of people being enthusiastic.
"You are about to see and hear one of the most significant messages given to us from God," says an old science class film narrator introducing The Used's second album, "In Love and Death."Those words prove to be weakly supported as the listener wears through the album's 12 tracks.
The men's tennis team gained its first team victory of the fall season, defeating visiting St. Francis (Pa.) on Saturday at the University Tennis Club.
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