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Carbon Can Be a Good Thing

Carbon Leaf is a band that doesn't get the recognition that they deserve. Musically they are multi-talented.

Yalem Run Set for Sunday

Runners and walkers of all ages from the Buffalo community will come together this Sunday for the annual Linda Yalem Memorial Run to pay tribute to the UB student who was raped and murdered on the Ellicott Creek bike path 14 years ago.On the day she was murdered, 22-year-old Yalem was preparing for the New York City Marathon.

"Smashin' In My Guts, Man"

"Poor man wanna be rich. Rich man wanna be king.And a king ain't satisfied 'til he rules everything."-Bruce SpringsteenIt's safe to say that I have been waiting my entire life for the show I'm going to witness Saturday when the Vote For Change tour rolls into Gund Arena in Cleveland with Bright Eyes, R.E.M.

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Cross CountryUB cross-country runner Jenny Koeppel was named the Mid-American Conference runner of the week for the third consecutive week this season.

Freshman Wonder Anchors Volleyball Defense

Not a single rotation to the front row. No spikes. No heart-pumping blocks. Never given the chance to tickle a back-line with her toes then blast off a sick serve.

Bait and Switch

Picture someone you know who is very conservative in his or her beliefs. Someone to whom the phrase "family values" is very important.

Men's Tennis Dominated at Brown Tourney

Last weekend the UB men's tennis team suffered a series of defeats in a four-day tournament at Brown University, where they faced some of the top Ivy League schools in the Northeast.Mike Rockman was the only Bulls singles player to advance in the tournament.

Student Choice: At What Cost?

Donald Trump will appear this Thursday as the Student Choice Speaker for the Distinguished Speakers Series.

An Explicit Show and Tell

Driving around on a warm Friday evening with the windows down is a good time to consider popping in Silvertide's newest album, "Show and Tell."Prepare to headbang in the breeze."I Ain't Comin' Home" kicks off with an infectiously anthem-like intro.

They Work Hard for The Money: Students Sound Off About Employment

In high school, having a part-time job and being able to buy coveted electronics and clothing is crucial to every teenager's quest to become the best-dressed, coolest kid in school.

Men's Soccer Loses In Double-Overtime

The UB men's soccer team (6-2-1) lost a heartbreaker Friday night at RAC Field, battling a tough Oneonta squad (4-4-0) into double overtime before finally succumbing 1-0, on a diving header by Red Dragons' forward Ricky Quest."It was a tough game," Bulls' freshman forward Shyle Braithwaite said.

Ben Sargent Cartoon 9.27.04

It's Just $10

This letter is both in response to Gloria Almeida's letter "SA Should Tighten Belt" in the Sept. 20 issue and also in support of the mandatory student activity fee increase, which undergraduate students will be voting on starting Monday.

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A Mother Speaks Out Against Homophobia

Gender Week stepped outside its largely feminist themes Thursday night to address the issue of homophobia with a controversial film screening and panel discussion.Petty Officer Allen Schindler, the subject of the film, "Gender-Based Terror in the U.S.

Bobcats Blank Mistake-Prone Bulls

When a team fumbles twice in their own red-zone in the opening quarter, the odds are not so great that they'll be winning for any portion of the game, let alone for the entire game.On Saturday at Ohio, the Bulls (0-4, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) fell behind early and never caught up with the Bobcats (2-2, 1-1 MAC), losing Saturday night's game by a score of 34-0."With the number of turnovers, and how ill-timed they were, we started bad and never really got better," said Bulls' head coach Jim Hofher.The game didn't have many bright spots for either squad, with each team recording two turnovers in the first half.

Think Before You Vote

One of the most important elections in history is upon us and Election Day is just weeks away. It is imperative that all voters take a look at the candidates and whether they will have the ability to lead us over the next four years.

Vaux Unleashes Havoc Thursday night

Codeseven vocalist Jeff Jenkins said it best:"A lot of craziness can happen when really dirty people get together," said Jenkins prior to the start of their performance Thursday night at Xtreme Wheels.

The Tradesman

I call myself a writer. I'm not sure when I decided it was appropriate to do so, but I do. I've had about 60 articles published at our little rag here and a few at The New Times in Syracuse.

Comix Laugh You Long Time

Laugh until it hurts. Every week. That's the guarantee at The Comix Cafe, a comedy club located in Tonawanda, right off of the Youngman Expressway.