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Potential Provosts Pay Visit to UB

The search for a provost to fill the position vacated by Elizabeth D. Capaldi is on this week, as members of the search committee and the UB community continue to meet with three final candidates.Satish Tripathi, dean of engineering at the University of California, Riverside; David Daniel, dean of engineering at the University of Illinois; and Martin Moskovits, dean of mathematical, life and physical sciences in the College of Letters and Science at the University of California Santa Barbara have been named finalists in the search.After receiving over 100 nominations, applications and inquiries, the Provost Search Committee chose 12 candidates earlier this month for preliminary interviews.

Good Old Razzle Dazzle

It might not have elaborate sets or a large cast, but The Cosmopolitan Productions' presentation of "Chicago" at the Lancaster Opera House is a phenomenal production that hints at true professionalism.It's not perfect though.Many of the leading players are excellent in their roles, and though some musical cues were missed and some dance sequences were not perfectly in synch, the talented cast and first-rate orchestra had the sold-out audience in the palm of their hand from start to finish."Chicago," which takes place in the windy city during the 1920s, focuses on Roxie Hart (Michele Maier), a two-bit showgirl who kills her lover and then convinces her spineless husband Amos (a cheerfully pathetic John "Brown" Maier) to pay for the best lawyer in town, Billy Flynn (Ryan Bauer).Flynn is the only lawyer who could possibly acquit Roxie, since he has never lost a case with a woman as his client.

Sidelines

SoftballBringing their record to 9-12 on the season, the UB softball team split a pair of games at Canisius against the Golden Griffins on Thursday afternoon.Canisius got the early jump on Buffalo in the first game by scoring two runs in the third, and then two more in the fifth.

Playing 'Damnwell'

Over the course of the past few years, there has been a rock revival with several rock groups meshing '70s rock sensibilities with country-based song structures.

Between Black and White

"God is a manic depressive, rugby footballer...and I'm the ball," says Brian, the play's dark and defeated lead character.When it comes to self-deprecating humor, Peter Nichols' controversial dark comedy/drama, "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg," doesn't bite its tongue.Nichols' play-currently running at Buffalo's quaint New Phoenix Theatre on the Park-opened in 1967 in London, and was deemed shocking in its day.

Student Association Elections Begin Monday

Starting Monday, every student has the opportunity to dictate the direction of the school by voting in the Student Association elections.

Students and Faculty Voice Concerns About Civil Unrest in Haiti

The Haiti Woodly Aurelus remembers is one of beautiful beaches, neighborly love, delicious fruits and "a la campagne.""A la campagne means the countryside," said the senior media study major.

Too Much of a Bad Thing

In their press release, Athens-based rock duo Jucifer lists melodic, rhythmically pleasing artists like The Doors and Pat Metheny as influences, along with heavier, metal rockers like Black Flag and Cradle of Filth.

Scheduled for a Change

Apples and oranges. The Brady Bunch and Married With Children. UB basketball and UB football.Comparisons may be hard to draw from these pairs, but UB football head coach Jim Hofher sees a similarity between the basketball team's coming of age and his own football squad's journey in Division I-A football."I'm not even sure you can make comparisons, but we can point to this," said Hofher.

"The Dollar Canon Runs Deep, Not Silent"

Brilliance, even that of the subtle and simple variety, cannot slip under the radar.With exactly zero announced performances in over a year, the last memories of Buffalo-based band the Dollar Canon are their splendid "Future Apartments EP" and a jam-packed crowd at the Mohawk Place.

New Clemente Album No Home Run

This Atlanta-based quintet likes it shaken and stirred.Clemente, an indie/country/folk/rock/pop party of five who is anticipating the release of their musically jumbled LP "Teeth Measure the Need" can expect a mixed bag of criticism.Similar to the expected range of commentary on the band's latest effort, the tracks on the latest disc pull in too many directions.

A Lot of Loving With the Bigger Lovers

The Bigger Lovers are here to make you feel good about yourself."This Affair Never Happened... And Here Are Eleven Songs About It" is the third release in three years for the quartet, following up on the success of both 2001's "How I Learned To Stop Worrying" and 2002's "Honey In The Hive." Highlighted by the lush, the weird and the ornate, "This Affair..." is a more easily described in one word: fun.Stemming from very visible and unabashed roots, the Bigger Lovers present flashes of the Beatles and the Beach Boys while displaying a lively, indie rock style that defies characterization, but draws some similarities along the lines of Sloan and the Stereophonics.

Students Prepare for Internet Housing Lottery

Smack between midterms and final exams, the time has come for students to plan where they would like to live next year.

A Little Randy

"If these are the rules/ If these are the laws/ I will play falsely/ Cause they're filled with flaws/ I won't play your game/ Cause I think that it is lame," shouts Johan Gustafesson of Randy on their newest album.Randy is a unique and political Swedish garage-punk band that should have their own comic strip of alternative superheroes modeled after their political rebellions.With the massive revival of garage bands, Randy have been buried under the more well-known rockers like The Strokes and The Hives, which has made it is easy to miss such a talented act.

Mr. Smith Goes to 'Jersey'

Maturity, fatherhood and the death of a loved one are not themes that one would usually associate with the films of Kevin Smith.But with his new feature "Jersey Girl," Smith-the writer and director of "Clerks," "Mallrats," "Chasing Amy," "Dogma," and "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"-is ready to tackle some more serious issues while keeping the humor intact.In a conference call with The Spectrum, Smith spoke openly about his previous films, his upcoming films and everything in between."I'm not really a creative writer and director," said Smith.

Goldhaber Decides to Retire After Scandal

Gerald Goldhaber will retire from his position as an associate professor in the communication department following his arrest with two students on drug charges earlier in the year.Goldhaber, 60, will retire effective Aug.

Better Than Stick Figures 3.26.04

'Coming Out Day' For Both Sides of Political Spectrum

A lone table of College Republicans got a little more than they expected from their self-proclaimed "Conservative Coming Out Day" in the Student Union Thursday as a dozen gay rights supporters showed up carrying flags and banners to offer their two cents.Laden with informational fliers, George W.

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Bridging the Gap

In the spirit of the "table of brotherhood" described by Martin Luther King, Jr. in his March on Washington speech, two leaders on the opposite ends of the political spectrum engaged in a debate over several hot issues Wednesday night at Alumni Arena.Kweisi Mfume, president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and former Congressman J.C.