Misplaced Passion
By DENA-KAY MARTIN | Sep. 20, 2004The campaign tactics of organizations attempting to increase the youth vote on Election Day have made voting seem like the trendiest thing a young person can do this year.
The campaign tactics of organizations attempting to increase the youth vote on Election Day have made voting seem like the trendiest thing a young person can do this year.
It's the difference between saying, "I wish you would die," and saying, "I want to cut your throat."It's the difference between telling someone, "I want you," and asking, "You got 20 minutes?"These are questions of decency, morals and tact (of which I have very little). Similar distinctions are drawn in art.
The jury is still out on Brenna McJury: Is she the nice, smart chemistry honors student that many know her to be?Or is she the gritty, hard-nosed defender on the pitch her coaches and teammates know and love?Many would say that she is both.A 21-year-old native of Brockport, McJury takes pride in both, but her love for the game of soccer is unquestioned.
Tonight marks the beginning of the 23rd annual Curtain Up! which kicks off Buffalo's theater season with performances at 14 different theaters, dinner at Shea's and live entertainment on Main Street in downtown Buffalo.Sponsored by the Theater District Association of Western New York and M&T Bank, Curtain Up!
UB's third-annual Gender Week, titled "Gender Matters 3," will kick off Monday with more than 25 gender-related events organized by the Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender.This year's Gender Week will run from Monday, Sept.
The UB men's soccer team put their unbeaten record on the line Wednesday night against a tough Canisius team, and they were able to come away with a hard fought 1-0 win.Jeff Martinko would provide the only offense needed as he netted his third goal of the season.
This week the Student Association held a rally to promote the mandatory student activity fee. At the end of the month students will have the option of voting to make the fee voluntary and vote on a proposed $10 increase.
Instead of using funds to add a second day to Fall Fest this semester, the Student Association is considering a first annual Winter Fest, according to SA President Anthony Burgio."We're in the early stages of planning for one," Burgio said.
Student Association President Anthony Burgio and his executive board held a referendum rally in the Student Union Wednesday as a part of SA's campaign to inform students about the upcoming vote on the Mandatory Student Activity Fee.The undergraduate government's activity fee must be voted on every four years, as per SUNY guidelines.
Evergreen Terrace front man Andrew Carey may have encapsulated every reason any hardcore band has for touring in one arguably complete sentence:"We do it for the scene, we like to talk trash.
You've probably read (or at least read the Cliff notes of) the grim, fatalistic futures predicted by mid-century authors like Ray Bradbury, Anthony Burgess, and Isaac Asimov.
The photo of the University Village site in Wednesday's issue was improperly credited. The photo was taken by Chris Gasz.
Jewish students, faculty, and community members turned out across campus Wednesday and Thursday to celebrate Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year.A day that is both solemn and celebratory, Rosh Hashana is traditionally regarded as the birthday of the world and runs from sundown Wednesday to sundown Friday.
Everyone has a story to tell about UBE 101. Some say the class is a great mode of transition from high school to college.
Buffalo will travel the farthest distance in the team's history in search of their first victory of the 2004 season this weekend.
The University at Buffalo women's volleyball team pulled out the brooms Wednesday night with a 3-0 sweep over cross-town rival Niagara.