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Alumni Arena to Undergo Renovations

Alumni Arena is getting a makeover.The Bulls will be stepping onto a brand new floor when they kick off next season as Alumni Arena is scheduled for a complete renovation, which will include new basketball offices and the elimination of the old bleachers."These improvements to our arena are a continuing demonstration by both the University and our supporters to the commitment of our intercollegiate athletics program," said Bill Maher, Interim Director of Athletics earlier in a statement.New chair back seating that is proposed will eliminate the discomfort of the old bleachers and could change the atmosphere at Bulls games, moving students closer to the court.Capacity will decrease by about 2,000 people, bringing it to around 6,500 seats, due to new fire safety codes.

A Disjointed Effort

The Coral, a young six-man band originating from a small town on England's west coast, may have the right idea for rising to mainstream stardom, but the band falls far short of being an indie rock standout.While The Coral's sound is a unique blend of soft rock and folk, they have a long way to go to effectively create a solid style and identity; their music often seems unrefined and shaky.

Redemption Song

The Buffalo Bulls were flying high on a three-game win streak entering their last encounter with the Eastern Michigan Eagles on Feb.

Upcoming Games

BuffaloM. BasketballWednesday: at Eastern Michigan, 7 p.m.W. BasketballWednesday: vs. Eastern Michigan, 7 p.m.Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresWednesday: vs.

UB 4 Kerry Unseats UB for Dean

The political tides of primary season are turning away from Howard Dean and toward John Kerry, and campus groups are following suit.Last week, a handful of UB students established UB 4 Kerry, a group formed as an outlet for students to promote Kerry's campaign platform."There is a lot of support (for Kerry at UB) but a lot more out there to get," said Tim Barry, a senior history major and founder of UB 4 Kerry.Barry became interested in Kerry's campaign around the start of the year.

UB Rises Above as Amherst Sinks Slowly

All over the world, cities have experienced the problem of sinking buildings. Venice. Toronto. Mexico City.The latest: Amherst.Over the past year, an increasing number of Amherst residents filed complaints citing foundation damage ranging from buckling to cracking, all due to this "sinking" effect.However, while UB professors and students' homes have sustained damage, the campus itself is safe on account of careful construction, UB geologists say.Darlene Torbenson and her son Greg, a junior electrical engineering major at UB, were two such residents to witness the unexpected deterioration of their house on Dappled Drive in East Amherst.In 1997, the Torbenson home began to display signs of differential settlement, a process in which portions of the ground beneath a home settle, causing parts of the house to rise and other parts to sink.

"Please, Let Them In"

The Indigo Girls are not quite the female Simon and Garfunkel, but they can't be blamed for trying.

"It's Okay, I Have Jewish Friends"

Stein, Weinstein, Siegel. These are the names of my colleagues, writers and friends. And dear Lord, I'm a Christian.Jihad!Religion is the touchiest of subjects.

Train of Thought 2.18.04

"From Drifter to Motivational Speaker, Patrick Combs Has a Message for UB"

Anxiety in outlining post-graduation plans is something to which many college students can relate.Some are nervous they will not be able to find a job; others are worried their major will not help them in the job market.

Update on Possible Meningitis Scare

Here's a quick update on one of our Clement Hall residents who was hospitalized this weekend. Though she remains hospitalized, we are pleased that her condition continues to improve.Our student was hospitalized on Friday, Feb.

He Wanted To Be A Millionaire

After his appearance on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" last week, sophomore English major Paul Hebert walked away $32,000 richer.On Feb.

"From Coast to Coast, In Running Shoes"

Driven by months of hard training and spurred on by a desire to find a cure for an illness that affects his family and friends, a UB graduate will run from ocean to ocean this fall to raise money for diabetes research.For six months starting in July, Jason Gross, a graduate of the Class of '98, will pound the pavement from New York to Los Angeles.He has said that if he is successful, he could raise $100,000 for research into Type II diabetes.

Pit Enthusiasts Cross the Line at Sworn Enemy Show

The cuts, scrapes, bruises and bloodshed may have overshadowed an otherwise fine performance.There was no shortage of volatility Sunday night at Xtreme Wheels, the indoor Buffalo skate park where a brutal hardcore show featuring With Honor, Himsa, As I Lay Dying and Sworn Enemy took place.

Women's Basketball

Beating a team that is on a six-game winning is no easy task. Overcoming three straight losses to defeat a team with an overall record of 16-6 and a 9-3 Mid-American Conference mark makes it that much tougher.When the UB women's basketball team (5-16, 3-8 MAC) takes the court tonight against a strong, well-skilled Eastern Michigan (16-6, 9-3 MAC) team they will be facing this exact challenge.Tonight's game gives the Bulls a great opportunity to knock off a Western division MAC powerhouse, and earn a chance for a big momentum boost with just a few games left before the MAC tournament.Easier said than done, but UB's head coach Cheryl Dozier recognizes the opportunity and hopes that her players can seize the chance to get something going before the tournament."I'll give our kids a speech about opportunity," said Dozier.

"UB Entrepreneurs Compete for $50,000"

Fans of NBC's popular new series "The Apprentice" have been glued to their sofas every Thursday night to watch as a diverse group of enterprising hopefuls battle it out for the chance at a lucrative employment opportunity.This year - minus the reality show - a similar brand of intense competition can be expected in the School of Management's Technology Entrepreneur Competition.According to Althea Luehrsen, director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, teams of students will attempt to develop the most innovative proposal for a new business that fuses technology and the life sciences."The premise of the competition is to promote UB-generated technologies, by bringing together students of different disciplines to meet each other and partner up," said Althea Luehrsen, director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

South Koreans Successfully Clone Human Cells

Scientists in Seoul National University, Korea, have harvested stem cells from successfully cloned human embryos.

Scoreboard

BuffaloM. BasketballSaturday: Buffalo75Central Michigan66W. BasketballSaturday: Akron71Buffalo59W.

Meningitis Scare Proves To Be False Alarm

Following the Friday hospitalization of a female student for an illness with meningitis-like symptoms, UB officials quelled rumors Sunday, saying the student does not have the deadly disease though UB has taken extra precautions just to be safe.Friends rushed the student, whose name was not disclosed, to the Buffalo Women and Children's Hospital from Clement Hall when she came down with an abnormally high fever, which is one of meningitis' main symptoms, officials said.

Still Dancing the Nights Away

This past November, Zodiaque Dance Ensemble's "Celebration 30" gala was held in honor of the success the company has seen in the last three decades.