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Bot Parts Everywhere

Robot lovers all over campus turned out Thursday for the match of the century: Larry the Pyramid versus the Bread Box of Death.Crowds surrounding the Bot Wars cage in the Student Union got rowdy, shouting jeers and cheers as bots impaled and tore off their opponents' plating.As part of National Engineers Week, Bot Wars participants competed to identify the fiercest piece of machinery."What, are they trying to kill one another?

Bush Ignites Culture Wars

In chapter nine of Nicolo Machiavelli's "The Prince," the tactic of "divide and conquer" is spelled out.

How Sweet It Is

John Norman: Sitting in the stands at last night's game was by far one of my favorite moments in my four years here at UB.

Hadley Trash Problems Reduced Since Fall Semester

Last fall, several Hadley Village residents were surprised to be slapped with fines for leaving everyday items out in the hall.Since winter break - and the appointment of a new hall director- the problems have stopped, according to officials and residents.In a Nov.

One of UB's Own at the Oscars

Kelly Grant would like to thank the Academy. And Buffalo.When students tune in to the Academy Awards on Sunday, they may not see another kiss between Britney Spears and Madonna and may not see another "wardrobe malfunction," but they will definitely see many beloved, shiny, gold men.UB graduate Kelly Grant is one of the people helping to bring those iconic Oscar statues to life this year.Grant worked as a sculptor with the Department of Art for a year after her graduation in 2002.

Kent State Demolishes UB Women

As the UB women's basketball team heads home from a disappointing loss at the hands of the Kent State Golden Flashes, they must be feeling quite a sense of d?

Tag-Teamers and 'Dreamers'

Leave the parents at home for this one, kiddies.Some members of the middle-aged demographic in attendance at the preview showing of Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Dreamers" were less than pleased.And with good reason.The film is an exploration into sexual adolescence.

Professor's Play Gets Boost from Polish Performers

Hailing from Poland, the famous composer, pianist, statesman and philanthropist Ignacy Jan Paderewski was a truly exceptional influence on both politics and music.Kazimierez Braun, a professor in the department of theater and dance, has written and directed the department's latest production, "Paderewski's Children," as an acknowledgment of and tribute to the life of Paderewski.The Center for the Arts Black Box Theater, an intimate location for an emotional play, is utilized nicely.

The Invisible President

For two months now, our university has been in the hands of a new president, but from the looks of things so far, you wouldn't know UB even had a president, let alone a new one.For the first time in 14 years, someone other than former President William Greiner occupies the president's office in Capen, but instead of being excited at the promise of new and fresh leadership, I find myself wondering if President John Simpson has done anything since January other than unpack.Of course I understand that as an administrator, much of what Simpson does is behind-the-scenes.

Editorial Cartoon 2.27.04

Weird Is In

"Music for masturbation," the digitized voice proudly proclaims on the intro track for Ian Svenonius's newest band, Weird War.

UB's Thoughts on 'Apprentice'

The '80s are back again. Corporate jobs are hip, greed is en vogue and "The Donald" has returned as the quintessential figure of success in America.Donald Trump is the latest celebrity to venture into the world of reality TV, following in the rather large footsteps of Monica Lewinsky and Anna Nicole Smith.His new hit show, "The Apprentice," airing Thursday nights on NBC, challenges 16 young contestants to compete in rigorous business tasks while they take up residence in the upscale Trump Tower apartments in Manhattan.Members of UB's School of Management have mixed feelings on the show.Muriel Anderson, a management professor, is a fan of the show and believes that the competition is indeed fair."Frankly, they are going through a much more thorough and in-depth process than a regular interview for a $250,000 job," she said.On the show, two teams of contestants compete for a $250,000 salary job working with Trump himself.

"'Get Working, then Networking': The Philosophy of Patrick Combs"

"How many of you would like to get a job?" Patrick Combs asked a crowd of graduating seniors Thursday in the Student Union Theater.

Scoreboard

BuffaloM. BasketballWednesday:Buffalo82Kent State66W. BasketballWednesday:Kent State80Buffalo53M.

Blue Squall Capsizes Kent State

Five, four, three, two, one.It was over.The victory over Kent State was complete and the Sea of Blue engulfed the court of Alumni Arena in celebratory fashion Wednesday night.The script called for a packed house, for everyone in attendance to contribute to a Sea of Blue, and ultimately for the Buffalo Bulls (13-11, 8-7 MAC) to beat the Mid-American Conference-leading Kent State Golden Flashes (20-4, 13-2 MAC).The fans would not have it any other way.A passionate crowd of 6,176 cheered on their UB Bulls as they shocked the Golden Flashes in dramatic style, 82-66.It was one of the largest crowds ever in Alumni Arena, second only to those who came for 1999's North Carolina game."I'm speechless right now," said junior point guard Turner Battle in his reaction to the court-storming.

CIT Takes Action Against Spam

In response to the wave of spam e-mail that hit UB's campus network last semester, the Computing and Information Technology Department has changed the way all e-mail on campus is sent.As of Feb.

Plans for Over-the-Counter Contraception Stall

If the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and many family planning advocates have their way, people would be able to find their favorite brand of morning-after pill in the same aisle as their favorite brand of cold medicine.Though not completely thwarted, their plans have been momentarily postponed, and they - along with some women's rights advocates - are particularly displeased.The Food and Drug Administration was scheduled to arrive at a decision last week concerning the over-the-counter availability of the morning-after pill, also known as Plan B, a form of contraception, that when taken within 72 hours of sex, can prevent implantation of a fertilized egg.While, according to a CNN.com article published on Jan.16, the FDA plans to postpone its decision until May, members of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America believe the delay will result in withholding assistance from thousands of women in need.We need to heighten the access to this, it could have a dramatic effect on pregnancies and abortions, said Amy White, director of communication for Planned Parenthood, on why Planned Parenthood is working to get the morning after pill available over-the-counter.

Smells Like Bulls' Spirit

"You wanna get nuts? Come on! Let's get nuts!"-Michael Keaton in "Batman"A picture is worth a thousand words, so they say.What I say, is that it's about time to desecrate and defile one certain picture that has been bothering me for quite some time.You can't help but notice the enlarged and framed photograph behind the counter in Campus Caf?

Dean of the Movement

Media pundits have been quick to smugly characterize Howard Dean's holler after losing the Iowa caucuses as the scream that will echo through modern electoral history, as the un-presidential outburst that disqualified Dean from the Democratic nomination and maybe the presidency.

Sidelines

Men's BasketballJunior guard, Turner Battle, of the men's basketball team was named to the College Sports Information Director's of America Academic All-District I University Division Men's Basketball Team.