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Leave the Jello to Cosby

Jello Biafra and the Melvins are about as relevant today as is the hot new joint from Iron Maiden.

Feminism's Universality

It was great to see coverage of a Gender Week event in the article titled "A Mother Speaks Out Against Homophobia" which appeared in the Sept.

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Cops Crack Down In Heights

This is the first of two stories analyzing the effect of escalating police activity in the Heights.Police busted a rising number of parties in University Heights over the past few weeks, and UB officials say more is in store for students who don't keep their parties legal and quiet.Between Wednesday and Friday of last week alone, over 30 parties were broken up, said Dennis Black, vice president for student affairs.According to Black, police are crashing the parties because of three major issues.

Singing to Help Save Lives

"Take Action! Volume 4" is the latest installment in Sub City Records' series of compilations to benefit the National Hopeline Network, an organization that helps those who struggle with suicidal thoughts.Volumes One through Three were heralded as great collections of rising and established artists contributing their songs towards a great cause.

Ortman Ready to Ace MAC Foes

Kristen Ortman is a junior captain on the University at Buffalo's women's tennis team. She grew up only a few miles away from campus in Amherst and graduated from nearby Amherst High School.Her dad introduced her to the game of tennis when she was seven years old."I played almost every sport when I was younger and I started tennis because my dad wanted me to try it," Ortman said.Ortman went on a couple different recruiting trips for tennis, and it wasn't until the middle of her senior year of high school that she finally decided to play for coach Cathy Twist at UB.Though her freshman year wasn't the most statistically successful season the team has had, Ortman said that team's roster stands out in her mind more than any since."Freshman year the girls were awesome.

Ben Sargent Cartoon 9.29.04

Mad At the World Non-Conformist

It takes nerve to just have a conversation with Otep. Her personality doesn't quite fit her pretty face.

Bush Fits My Priorities

First and foremost, I will vote for Bush for President because I am pro-life. I admire him for taking a stand on this critical issue.

Formal Inauguration for Simpson Planned

UB will officially inaugurate President John Simpson in an investiture ceremony on Oct. 15, 10 months after he took office as UB's 14th president.To celebrate Simpson's investiture, the month of October will feature more than 60 events for faculty, students and community members.Events will include forums, speakers, concerts, sports, and a costume ball.James Willis, special assistant to the president, said the investiture will "highlight President Simpson's message of centrality" and bring the UB community together."This community is steeped in tradition and we hope to exploit that," Willis said.Willis said the administration expects well over 1,000 people to attend the investiture ceremony, which will take place at the Center for the Arts.

Novaceanu Leads Women's Tennis

Freshman Andreea Novaceanu claimed a singles titile and added a doubles title to lead the UB women's tennis team at the Bowling Green Invitational last weekend.Novaceanu beat Bowling Green's Susie Schoenberger in three sets, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.

'Support' Stickers Vague

To the Editor:I'm writing in response to the issues of "Support Our Troops" ribbons brought up by Samantha Roth ("Reality vs.

A Painful Experience

"I dig my heels into the dirt cause this one's gonna hurt," Charlotte Martin cries on the title track of her second album, "On Your Shore."Somehow Martin has the insight to know exactly how her listener is going to feel while listening to her music.

Like the Name 'Gorilla Biscuits' Wasn't Enough Fun

The best way to prepare Walter Schreifels' fans for his new band is to study the list of his band's names, circa 1988 to present.

Meet the Bulls: Katie Fage

Sometimes change is a good thing when trying to achieve success. Other times success is found without much change at all.Freshman women's soccer player Katie Fage decided she didn't want to change some aspects of her life when she decided to attend the University at Buffalo to continue her soccer career.While many times students have problems adjusting to the sheer size of UB, Fage has taken the move in stride."I came from a big high school, and I knew I always wanted to go to a really big university," said Fage.

Simpson Presents His Fall Semester Progress to UB Council

UB will soon feel a ripple effect from the fifth floor of Capen Hall as President Simpson moves forward with several nationwide searches and develops a comprehensive plan.Simpson said during Monday's UB Council Meeting that the university "needs to make some critical decisions about what it is and what it wants to be, and act on that."Nearly every speaker at the meeting brought up either an academic or financial committee, a comprehensive plan, or series of administrative and faculty searches, all of which will impact the direction Simpson decides to take UB in the near future."I'm getting a picture now of the university that you don't get from looking at numbers on a page," Simpson said.Council Chair Jeremy Jacobs expressed concern that Simpson was biting off a bit more than he can chew, especially with national and in-house administrative position searches underway in both the president's and provost's offices.

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.