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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.

Saving the Best for Last

After numerous cancellations due to the weather, the UB Softball team was finally able to add some games to their record.

"Honor Societies Offer Skills, Opportunities"

For students who want to get more involved in the university community, UB offers over 30 honors societies that bear Greek names, each pertaining to a specific major or interest that range from pre-med to foreign languages.Like social Greek organizations, these honor societies are secretive and members refer to each other as brothers and sisters.

'Tradition' Runs Deep in 'Fiddler'

A classic tale that strikes one's inner need for family is being honored through its superior performance by UB students."Fiddler on the Roof," written by Joseph Stein with music and lyrics by Jerry Boch and Sheldon Harnick, and directed by musical theater chair Lynne Kurdziel-Formato, currently graces the stage of the Center for the Arts Drama Theatre.

A Vote for Nader Will Only Help One Person - Ralph Nader

In response to Samantha Roth's op-ed in the April 16 issue of The Spectrum, titled "Why Nader Should Run," I would like to agree with her on many of her points.