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Reality vs. Republicanism
By EVAN PIERCE | Sep. 24, 2004Nothing brings a tear to my patriotic eye like cheap plastic American flags flying out the window of a gas guzzling SUV.
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Louque: Low-Key
By CHRIS HUGHES | Sep. 24, 2004Louque is a slick new band from New Orleans, La., creating music on their debut album, "So Long," that they refer to as "faya." Making up a new name for their own music might seem like a good way to make music feel original, but originality takes a little more work than that.The band is named after the singer and primary songwriter, Dustan Louque.
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Preparation is Key for Astudillo
By MELISSA PACE | Sep. 24, 2004As a young boy growing up in Ecuador, John Astudillo never would have predicted the heights to which he would soar as a soccer coach.
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Burning Down the House
Sep. 24, 2004Students watch a mock dorm room go up in flames Wednesday in front of the Student Union. As a part of Student Life
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"Fee Increase, SA Senate at Stake in Elections"
By RACHEL BELLAVIA | Sep. 24, 2004Students will determine the fate of a fee increase and choose the membership of the SA's major legislative body when polling booths in the Student Union open Monday.On the ballot will be three measures relating to the Mandatory Student Activity Fee.
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Stealing Kisses in Church
By MEGHAN GROTH | Sep. 24, 2004Fans of Ben Harper may be surprised to see his latest album take a gospel turn as he collaborates with the Blind Boys of Alabama on "There Will Be Light." But the result will leave them inquiring why he didn't do it sooner.The disc features stripped-down percussion, a bluesy guitar and an ever-present tambourine.
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Library Printers Gridlocked
By LISA MANCINI | Sep. 24, 2004Until students improve their printing habits by not printing long and pointless documents, UB libraries will continue to face print delays as long as three hours or more, according to UB officials.Although the average printer wait is about 30 minutes during high points of the day, it can be two to three hours, said Rick Lesniak, director of academic services for Computing and Information Technology.And when are these high points?"Anytime when the sun is up," said Kyle Jacobs, a CIT consultant in the Undergraduate Library in Capen Hall.
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Simpson Pledges Long-Term Plan And Conduct Policy
By JEREMY G. BURTON | Sep. 22, 2004By the end of the academic year UB will have both a comprehensive plan for the future and a unified faculty conduct policy, President John Simpson told UB professors and staff Tuesday afternoon in his annual report to the voting faculty."The opportunity right now is to set a course of excellence that will guide us through the decades," Simpson said.According to Simpson, a comprehensive plan is currently under development and should be completed by the end of the semester with the help of administrators, faculty and students.
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Sullivan Takes On 'Glass Ceiling'
By JENNIFER FUSCO | Sep. 22, 2004Margaret Sullivan, editor-in-chief of The Buffalo News, started her career in journalism as the editor of her high school paper, and never looked back.On Monday Sullivan discussed her road to success and the obstacles women face in the workplace in her Gender Week keynote lecture, "Is The Glass Ceiling Really Broken?"Sullivan's lecture at the Center for the Arts marked exactly five years to the day from when she became the first woman in 120 years to run The Buffalo News - a day Sullivan said her family would never forget."We hear the sound of smashing glass," Sullivan said her family told her that day.Sullivan knows all about the "glass ceiling," a term that describes the limited level of success women can never get past in a male-dominated business world.
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Numbers Add Up On Activity Fee Increase
By Editorial | Sep. 22, 2004On Tuesday The Spectrum's editorial board met with Student Association representatives to discuss the upcoming referendum on the mandatory student fee.
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Koeppel Leads the Pack
By MONIQUE HOUGH | Sep. 22, 2004When Jenny Koeppel, a senior cross-country runner from Amherst, begins a cross-country race, she flies pass the competition."When the breeze hits against my face, it feels like I'm floating," said Koeppel.Jenny Koeppel has been running for the blue and white for four years and has made the transition from a good runner to an outstanding runner.The start to Koeppel's collegiate career was rough; in her freshmen year she suffered stress fractures in both of her shins and because of her injury, Koeppel's stardom was delayed.
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"Nobody's Robot, Nobody's Monkey"
By NICHOLAS MENDOLA | Sep. 22, 2004Ah, the glorious life of a "rockstar."When I left for the first time to tour the country with my band, you would've thought they'd understand that I would be coming home with cases of Maker's Mark whisky, trunks full of a kajillion dollar bills and Valerie Bertinelli.They didn't, and it didn't surprise me.
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Upcoming Gender Week Events
Sep. 22, 2004Check posted schedules for complete listing.WednesdayNoon to 1:30 p.m.: Lecture. "Leading the Way in Higher Education." Claire Van Ummersen, American Council on Education.
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Made in U.S.A: 'American Jobs'
By KENNETH ILGUNAS | Sep. 22, 2004More and more filmmakers are using the growing genre of expos?
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Cover The Choice
Sep. 22, 2004This summer I worked in a political campaign office. If I wanted peace and quiet, I should have worked in the engine room of an ocean liner.Our office had four big plasma screen TVs.
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Senate Candidates Announced
By JENNIFER FUSCO | Sep. 22, 2004Students will have several parties with differing viewpoints to choose from during the Student Association Senate elections, which are set for next week.The elections, which will be held Monday Sept.
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Health Center: Just What the Doctor Ordered
By BILL NIELSEN | Sep. 22, 2004Students can expect the long-awaited health center on North Campus to open by the fall of 2005, which will expand on the services provided at the current South Campus center at Michael Hall, according to UB officials.Through the combined efforts of vice president of Student Affairs Dennis Black, director of student services at Michael Hall Frank Carnevale, and Student Association President Anthony Burgio, the administration and SA worked together to generate plans for the new health center."If it weren't for the cooperation for all those groups, this new service wouldn't be a reality," Carnevale said.The goal for the new center is to have 12 hours of medical service a day, Carnevale said."During the day you can be seen at Michael Hall, and at night you can visit the North Campus," Carnevale said.Carnevale added that rapid progress is being made on the North Campus location."Currently we're working on the architectural plans for the center, in the spring we'll begin construction, and hopefully we'll be open by the fall 2005 semester," he said.The new student health center will be located in Room 114 on the first floor of the Student Union.
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Don't Mess With Anna-Lesa
By DANIEL GVERTZ | Sep. 22, 2004The saying goes, "Don't mess with Texas." As this soccer season has progressed, more and more teams are learning that.Anna-Lesa Calvert, a native of Dallas, has been shutting down opposing offenses and giving the Bulls their best opportunities to win.
