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Relationships Should Be a Private Matter

I am writing in response to the editorial "Outlawing Teacher-Student Romances" in the Feb. 20 issue of The Spectrum.

Daydream City

At some point in childhood - often in the classroom, on the playground or at the school cafeteria - every kid learns his or her first harsh lesson about how the real world works.Because I'm from Buffalo, my comeuppance came in an unexpected field: urban planning.I lived on Humboldt Parkway, a famous Buffalo street with a six-lane highway - the Scajaquada Expressway - built right down the middle.One day, I asked my parents why our street was called "parkway" if it was built on a highway; and furthermore, who would build a highway down the middle of a street in the first place?They told me the highway wasn't always there.

Hustling With Danny Gilbert

Daniel Gilbert catches the ball, driving it into a wave of defenders.The sweat that had escaped the grasp of his white headband dripped down the side of his cheek.

Better Than Stick Figures 2.23.04

Scoreboard

BuffaloM. BasketballSaturday: Bufalo64Indiana State51W. BasketballSaturday: Buffalo61Akron54WrestlingSunday: Northern Illinois25Buffalo9Sunday: Buffalo26Eastern Michigan18Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresFriday: Buffalo4Tampa Bay3 (OT)Saturday: New York Islanders4Buffalo1

Recruiting the Right Way

Parties, alcohol and sexual activity are commonplace among college students but even in university life there are some situations when sex and parties go too far.

Randolph Channels the Rock Spirits

At its best, attending a musical performance can be akin to a religious experience.Robert Randolph and the Family Band understand that philosophy and made it their credo Friday night at The Sphere Entertainment Complex.Playing nearly three hours of energetic, adrenaline-pumping gospel-influenced blues to the packed venue, the band won over many audience-goers who were initially less enthusiastic to Randolph's performance.The lights dimmed for the group at 9:45 p.m., and they took the stage to an audience who had spent the previous 45 minutes clapping, chanting and screaming for Randolph.

Testing Pesticides on Humans

Science and morality are often at odds. There is no way to quantitatively measure what is ethical and what is not.

PR Class Project Promotes Organ and Tissue Donation

This semester, Deborah Silverman's advanced public relations class is heading a project for the New York Alliance for Donation, and if successful, the team could make a difference in the lives of more than 300 Western New Yorkers in need of organ transplants.The U.S.

Young Voters Must Still Show Support for Dean

I would quickly like to say that I am a student here at UB, but in no way connected to any democratic or Howard Dean club or organization here at the school.

Sidelines

Men's TennisThe men's tennis team faced three top teams at the Bonnie Duals, held at St. Bonaventure University this past weekend.

Behind the Music: 'Movin' Out' Writes the Second Chapter

Ever wonder what happened to Brenda and Eddie, the king and the queen of the prom?They were the popular steadies, riding around with the car top down and the radio on.

Column Comparing President to Mobster Is 'Ridiculous'

I am writing in response to the column published in the Feb. 18 issue of The Spectrum titled "Wartime President." George Zornick portrays the President of the United States as a mob leader.

Bulls Move into Fifth Place in MAC

There's one thing to be said about the Buffalo Bulls' basketball season after Wednesday night's comeback throttling of the Eastern Michigan Eagles.It is on.Behind a monster 24-point, eight-rebound, four-steal, three-assist performance from Turner Battle, UB (11-11, 7-7 Mid-American Conference) defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-12, 5-9 MAC) at the Convocation Center in convincing fashion, 83-64.With the victory, UB moves into sole possession of fifth place in the MAC, and if the season were to end today, Buffalo would host a first round home playoff game against the 12th place Northern Illinois Huskies (7-17, 2-12 MAC).Despite what the score conveys, the Bulls did not find their "A-game" until the end of the first half.

UB's Ballroom Dancing Club Steps in the Name of Fun

"Slow...slow...quick quick quick."Richard Yeh's directions rang through the Flag Room in UB's Student Union this past Thursday.

California Schools Outlaw Teacher-Student Romances

Relationships between students and faculty members have a certain stigma. It is supposedly kept out of the spotlight and certainly frowned upon, but rarely explicitly regulated.

'Welcome To Mooseport' Fails to Live Up To Its Promise

"Welcome To Mooseport" poses an unlikely question: if a popular ex-President campaigned to be the mayor of a small town against an honest, somewhat dimwitted plumber, who would win?

Big Expectations for Black Explosion

Limousines will be making rounds on North and South campuses on Saturday evening, and though it might be easy to mistake them for movie stars, the fancily clad people entering these limo's will be none other than UB students on their way to Black Explosion.Cristo Benedit, a senior communication major and the president of Black Student Union, said those who plan on attending Black Explosion should look forward to an evening of fashion, good food, and music."People can expect to be greeted and seated, have a fabulous meal and a beautiful desert," he said kissing his fingers in the air making an appreciative sound.The Black Explosion, an event put on by the Black Student Union, celebration includes dinner - served at 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming Games

BuffaloM. BasketballSaturday: at Indiana State, 4 p.m.W. BasketballSaturday: at Akron, Noon.WrestlingSunday: vs.

Rec Center Still On Hold

A year and a half after thousands of UB students, staff and faculty members voiced their support for a multi-million dollar recreational center on North Campus, there is little word as to whether or it will become a reality.So what's UB waiting for?According to Vice President of Student Affairs Dennis Black, there are plenty of factors holding up the decision."If we are going to go through with the recreational center, we would have to improve Clark Hall and South Campus," Black said.