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'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.

Henderson Warms Hearts with Lecture About Survival

The Center for Tomorrow - a small, squat building at the corner of Flint and Maple Roads - might be as far from Broadway as any place in New York state.But the gap was bridged Thursday afternoon when Steven Henderson, a theater and dance professor who appeared on Broadway this spring, spoke to a group of about 100 alumni.During a lecture titled "Surviving in the Theater," Henderson discussed how to confront the task of keeping a job on Broadway."Survival is so personal as an artist, you want to put your DNA in it, your fingerprint," Henderson said.

Slee Hosts World-Class Harpist

One of the world's leading harpists, Catrin Finch, performed to an intimate Slee Hall crowd Friday evening.

Talking With Tracy Morgan: SNL Funnyman Comes to UB

With a sitcom named after him, a recurring role on Comedy Central's "Crank Yankers," and seven seasons of the legendary Saturday Night Live under his belt, Tracy Morgan has a life most comedians would kill for.On top of that, he continues to tour the country performing stand-up.

Home (Track and) Field Advantage

While most of UB was out enjoying the rare good weather this weekend, the men's and women's track teams were hard at work, winning a combined 20 events at the UB Open, the track and field teams' only home event, on Friday and Saturday.After the first day of events, the Syracuse Orangemen held a small lead over both the Buffalo men and women 17-15 and 22-16 respectively.

"Feminist Action Group Aims to Strike Out Intolerance, Apathy"

As noon came and went Friday, Matthew Schwartz began to wonder whether the rally he had planned was even worth having.Schwartz, a sophomore photography major, organized a rally for equality and acceptance through Queers for Peace and Justice, a national organization that aims to protect gay rights.

Scoreboard

BuffaloFootballBlue-White GameSaturday:Offense44Defense18BaseballFriday:Miami (Ohio) 13Buffalo4Saturday:Miami (Ohio)7Buffalo6SoftballSaturday:Ohio1Buffalo0Saturday:Ohio2Buffalo1Sunday:Buffalo2Ohio1W.

NFL Draft Preview

With the NFL Draft less than a week away, one would think that the draft picture would be pretty close to being all set.

Zetti's: The Pizzeria that Tries Harder

If there is one thing Western New York has plenty of, it is pizza places. The Yellow Pages lists 157 of them in Buffalo and Amherst alone.

Upcoming Games

BuffaloBaseballWednesday: at St. Bonaventure (DH), 3 p.m.SoftballWednesday: at Columbia (DH), 3 p.m.W.

Better Than Stick Figures 4.19.04

Lecture Offers Hydro-Powered Resolutions

To mark Earth Day 2004 Friday, a group of over 100 students and faculty flooded the Center for the Arts atrium for a poster competition and series of lectures on water usage.Organized by the Environmental and Society Institute, the lectures and poster competition identified environmental issues within the Western New York region, addressing subjects such as harnessing water and improving the hydroelectric power plant at Niagara Falls."The posters are research-based.

Good Hardcore Means Everything

The term "great hardcore release" has been a phrase dormant for some time now. With the emergence of horrible terms like "metalcore" and "grindcore," there are not many bands that can lay claim to the genre of hardcore and its kingdom, stewards of which have included Ten Yard Fight, Youth of Today and Gorilla Biscuits.That said, With Honor is a hardcore band, and a damn good one.

Teachers Go Back to School

It might have resembled a student's dream. A room full of professors paying attention and keeping notes, trying to keep up with a student's lecture on how to teach effectively.It wasn't a dream, though.

Revenge Served Lukewarm

This is not the first time Marvel Comics character, "The Punisher," has been in a feature length film.

New Apartments Get Zoning Green Light

The planned apartment complex on Sweet Home Road can be an excellent addition to the UB community.

Sidelines

UB Football The UB football team held its annual Blue - White Scrimmage Saturday at Ralph Wilson Stadium, with the offense edging the defense by a score of 44-16.