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"Different Mission, Same Enemy"

Last weekend, the UB men's tennis team captured its second Mid-American Conference win of the season, narrowly defeating the Toledo Rockets in Toledo 4-3.This weekend with the stakes raised, the Bulls will have the chance to repeat their past success when they face the Rockets again at the 2004 Mid-American Conference Men's Tennis Championships hosted by Ball State University."We have the confidence we need of knowing that we have beaten these guys; we know we can do it," said junior Nick Zieziula.

"Teaching, Graduate Assistants Protest Proposed Contract"

Over 40 Graduate Assistants and Teaching Assistants protested for a better contract offer from the state outside the Student Union Monday afternoon.Chants of "We'll teach for food" and "SUNY works because we do" could be heard loud and clear throughout the rally, as the frustrated group of GAs and TAs tried to gain public support for their cause by getting their message out to the public.Many of the protestors carried signs with slogans and informative posters about the Graduate Student Employees Union and the reasons for their frustrations with the proposed contract.There are about 1,200 TAs and GAs at UB.

Union Dispute with Graduate Teaching Assistants

Few things in life not related to dental surgery are more painful than contract negotiations. Currently, teaching and graduate assistants at UB are without a contract, and looking for a new deal with the state.

Is Tupac Dead?

If a tree falls in the middle of a forest and no one is around to hear it, did it make a noise?Or better yet, if a man is shot to death and no one sees him die, is he really dead?Believers of legends say they live forever.

Train of Thought 4.21.04

Rolling Rhinos Duke it Out With Blue Devils

The first impression of junior Peter Wlosinski and senior James Banach, president and vice president of the UB Rolling Rhinos, is that they are notably earnest about the club sport they manage.

All Doubts Aside: Spring Fest 2004

For the past few weeks, there has been a buzz surrounding Spring Fest, and many say it hasn't been positive.Similar to every fest in recent history, some students seem less than thrilled about the scheduled talent for the annual event, which includes acts featured on the MTV Campus Invasion Tour - Hoobastank, Lostprophets and Ima Robot."Hoobastank is old, and I've never even heard of the other bands," said Kayla Wilbert, an occupational therapy major.Keeping opinions like this in mind, perhaps it is possible for the aggravated campus to uncross its haughty arms and open its defiant ears to the three bands, all on tour in support of their latest releases.Hoobastank, a Los Angeles-based group, recently released "The Reason," the follow-up effort to their self-titled debut, which saw success with the singles "Running Away" and "Crawling." Their current single, the title track from the new album, is ranked at No.

President Bush Speaks in Buffalo

President George W. Bush appeared Tuesday morning at Kleinhan's Music Hall with several local law enforcement officials to promote the much-maligned Patriot Act, which is scheduled to expire at the end of next year.

Bush Defends Patriot Act in Buffalo

With his campaign in full swing, President George W. Bush moderated a panel discussion Tuesday morning in Buffalo with local and state officials about the USA Patriot Act.Over 700 first responders from area police and fire departments filled the invitation-only event, held at Kleinhans Music Hall on the city's West Side.Bush took the stage at 9:35 a.m.

Byrned to a Crisp

I'm sorry that you've had to put up with three years of my crappy column, but here's one more for "the Gipper."And no, "the Gipper" is not Larry Appleton from Perfect Strangers.

"At UB, Grade Inflation a Non-Issue"

Princeton University may soon limit the number of "A" grades it permits its professors to issue, but don't look for it to happen here at UB anytime soon, said administration and faculty officials.Princeton is polling its teachers to find out if they support establishing a quota that would cap the number of A's they grant at 35 percent of total grades, down from the 46 percent currently being given.

Between Rock and a Soft Place

Whatever type of sound Gravy is trying to perfect, they haven't found the right recipe yet.Gravy's ingredients include vocalist Todd Schwartz, guitarist Micheal Rev, drummer Nikolaz Schuhbeck and bassist John Delev.

UC Riverside Engineering Dean Named New Provost

Satish K. Tripathi, dean of the Bourns College of Engineering at the University of California-Riverside, has been announced as UB's next provost.After a three-month search that narrowed more than 40 candidates down to three, President John B.

Another Year Together For GSA E-Board

After their sweep in this spring's Graduate Student Association elections, Xun Liu and the GSA executive board will have another year in office together.Liu won another term as president last Thursday, defeating Jennifer Halfhill in the only contested election.

Bulls Come Up Short in Weekend Road Trip

With the regular season winding down and the Mid-American Conference Championships right around the corner, UB's women's tennis team was looking to end on a high note on their weekend road trip, but unfortunately came home with a pair of goose eggs.Sitting at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference standings, Buffalo was looking to make some noise before the MAC Championships that begin this Thursday.Last Friday Buffalo squared off against Toledo in what was a very winnable match for the Bulls, as Toledo (3-15, 1-7 MAC) was riding a 14 match-losing streak.

"The War in Iraq, WMD's and DMB"

As of April 16, 2004, 689 American Servicemen have died in Iraq. No, freedom isn't free.On March 20, 2003 following a bombing barrage of unprecedented magnitude, American forces invaded Iraq.

'Private Lives': Reciprocity at the Irish Classical Theater

Two chaise lounges at a French Resort face opposite corners of the Andrews Theatre stage, creating a mirror image and setting the stage for the parallel relationships at the center of Irish Classical Theater's new production, "Private Lives."In Noel Coward's play, written in 1930, he explores the cruelty and black hilarity that ensues when a couple of divorcees, the Prynnes and the Chases, unknowingly visit the same resort for honeymoons with their respective new spouses.What ensues throughout the course of the two new couples' honeymoons is the rekindling of an old flame built on fierce love and equally fierce arguments.

Tale of Two Campuses

On the UB Web site, South Campus is described as "picturesque" and boasts that Buffalo is "a big city with a hometown feel."What the Web site fails to mention is that the State University of New York at Buffalo will soon be a relic of the past, and high school juniors will eventually be sending their college applications to SUNY Amherst.It seems to be an unspoken goal for the UB administration to slowly phase South Campus out of existence.

Alternative Ways of Getting Around Campus

This weekend's warm weather and promise of sunny days has cracked the winter shell over UB and sprouted a rejuvenated population of students ready to experience what campus has to offer - minus their cars.Paul Coir, an undecided freshman, said that skateboarding to class in lieu of driving is a good way for him to exercise and clear his head before class."I skateboard to class whenever I can, because it relaxes me and gets me moving before I have to sit for 50 minutes during a lecture," said Coir.James Linz, a senior exercise science major and worker in the Student Health and Wellness Center, feels that daily exercise can have a great impact on a person's mood for the day."When a person exercises, their body is releasing endorphins and serotonin, which are chemicals which work to enhance mood and can generally make a person feel a little more energetic during the course of a day," said Linz.Linz suggested that by taking a stroll around campus, students can influence the way they feel throughout the day."According to the Surgeon General, a person should be getting about 30 minutes of exercise per day.

"Despite Crowding, Students Enjoy Gala"

Over 1,000 UB students traded their jeans for dresses and sweatshirts for suit jackets Friday evening to look their best for the 2004 Undergraduate Student Association Spring Gala, held at Samuel's Grande Manor in Clarence."We have had 15 to 20 galas, and so far, we usually have somewhere around 500 to 1,000 students coming," said Patricia Kujawa, assistant director of SA.This year, the elegant doors of Samuel's Grande Manor opened to a throng of excited UB students.