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363 Days and Counting

The moment I saw "Macho King" Randy Savage obliterate the Ultimate Warrior's skull with his royal scepter, I was hooked.Pro wrestling, and the World Wrestling Federation (I refuse to say WWE) in particular, have long lauded Wrestlemania as the grand daddy of all wrestling events - and that may be true - but most hardcore wrestling fans know that January's once a year Royal Rumble is the real deal when it comes to Pay-Per-View events.When I first witnessed the Rumble back in 1991, I, of course, thought that professional wrestling was real.

A Call to Arms

I have been at this University for over four years now. Every semester or two the subject of Israel comes to the feedback section.

Pray for Haters to Embrace Peace

I am shocked and appalled that in the Reader Feedback section of The January 26 issue of The Spectrum, I found a letter that was so grossly biased and bigoted.

Israelis Simply Trying to Live a Peaceful Existence

Do you support terrorism? Do you encourage the intentional murder of innocent civilians? The Palestinian Authority and a majority of the Palestinian people do.

UB Snaps Road Losing Streak

It had to happen sooner or later.The UB men's basketball (6-9, 2-5 Mid-American Conference) team hadn't won a MAC road game since Jan.

Pataki Proposes Zero Tuition Increase Next Year

Following a tuition jump of $950 last year and a proposal to increase tuition annually to avoid such large jumps, SUNY students began to worry that the days of a steady tuition would become a thing of the past.But now, if Gov.

Correction

In the Jan. 21 issue, Mikhail Baryshnikov's last name was misspelled in the "Setting Sail with Mikhail" CFA Dance Preview.

"Low-Carbs, High-Protein Equals Unhealthy, Some Physicians Say"

The ever-evolving world of body and beauty consciousness has produced many fads and fables about how to achieve and maintain the perfect physique.

Braving the Elements

Imagine receiving course credit for being in a rock band. Such is the case for Zero Element. The self-described "rock/funk/jazz fusion group" formed in late August 2003 as part of the Music Department's Jazz Ensemble Combo class.

The NHL Rundown

Hockey never seems to get any love, even in a city such as Buffalo, which only has two major sports teams.

Sherlip Works to Boost Assembly

Not content with living in the shadow of the Student Association Senate, Adam Sherlip, speaker of the SA Assembly, says he is doing everything in his power to boost the responsibility and relevance of the SA Assembly in his second semester as speaker."I think I've made more out of it than any Assembly speaker has," said Sherlip, a sophomore management major.

Scoreboard

BuffaloM. BasketballSunday: Buffalo85 Northern Illinois73W. BasketballSaturday: Ball State73Buffalo49W.

Recital Shares Greenberg's Faculty

Contemporary British piano composers are not at the forefront of most students' minds, but Music Department faculty member Jacob Greenberg proved Saturday that these composers can fill more than a few seats.Greenberg, who has performed as a piano soloist throughout the country and extensively in the Netherlands, presented a program of some of England's most promising contemporary composers in a recital at Slee Hall Saturday night.The program, which consisted of the recent work of composers Thomas Ades, George Benjamin and Harrison Birtwistle, was not a complete survey of contemporary British work, rather a sampling of Greenberg's favorite pieces.In 1998 Greenberg gave the U.S.

Second to One

In last year's New York State Collegiate Championships, the Buffalo Bulls were second to none as they edged out Army for the win.This time they were second to one.

Sidelines

Women's SwimmingThe UB Bulls women's swimming and diving team suffered a heartbreaking defeat Saturday against the Akron Zips in Ocasek Natatorium by a score of 152.5 to 147.5.Buffalo had the lead heading into the final event - the 400-yard freestyle relay - and would take the victory with a win in the event.

Cold Play

Prior to Saturday's game against the Ball State Cardinals, the UB women's basketball team was on fire for the first time this season, winning three of their previous four games.The flame was burning, and the Bulls finally looked hot.

International Influence Ignites Architecture Program

Windows paned with horizontal red stripes of uneven lengths, made to resemble a time-elapsed photo of brake lights on a highway, help visitors comprehend the blending of architectural edifice and natural surroundings at the latest exhibit in UB's Dyett Gallery.The gallery, located in Hayes Hall on South Campus, has welcomed the work of internationally renowned architect Gilles Saucier as part of the School of Architecture and Planning's 2004 lecture and exhibition series.Saucier is scheduled to discuss his work Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Better Than Stick Figures 1.26.04

"In Politics, Expect the Unexpected"

America is a vast nation with a diverse people, but some things about us are generally true -- we like our beer cold, our cars big and our presidents presidential.Before most of us judge a candidate on the issues, we ask more fundamental questions, such as "Does he or she look like a president?" or "Does he or she act like a president?"Take President George W.

Downtrodden DJ Cancels Show

For the second time in as many attempts, world-renowned DJ Junior Vasquez was a no-show for his Student Association-sponsored performance at Sphere Entertainment Complex in downtown Buffalo -- this time because of distraught emotions and a bruised ego, according to officials.SA President George Pape said there will not be a third attempt to bring the DJ to Buffalo."I take things in a very business-like manner, and certain things, like breaking a contract, are completely unacceptable," said Pape.