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"Bush Proposes Increased Space Travel, Marriage Program"

Years ago, the conservative platform in American politics was fiscal responsibility and smaller government.

Coping with the Cold

Those who visited Montana last week with Jennifer Pugh and the rest of the Schussmeisters Ski Club are nonchalant about the weather in Buffalo."It was 32 degrees below zero there, so coming back to Buffalo was easy," said the senior chemistry and biomedical pharmacology major.For most who stayed in Buffalo, the recent weather conditions might evoke entirely different sentiments.With old man winter blowing full force into Western New York this week, many students have been caught off guard by the sudden shift in climate and are consequently ill prepared to cope with its impact.Dr. Frank Carnevale, director of Student Health Services at UB, said students must take precautions when confronting Mother Nature.

Better Than Stick Figures: 1.16.04

Management Program Sets its Sights to Istanbul

This semester, UB is making history, and it isn't here on campus. In fact, it isn't even on this continent.

"Elections, Springfest Highlight SA's Spring Semester"

As his career at the center of UB's political scene draws to a close, George Pape can finally relax on the subject of SA elections."This is the first time in four years I can sit back and enjoy the process," Pape said as he sat back in his chair and laughed.

Bulls Hope to Change Woes to Wins

A lot of things changed in Buffalo during winter break. The sobering reality of winter in Buffalo has finally hit, UB has a new president and the women's basketball team has made a few surprising changes to its roster.One of the few things unchanged is the Bulls' Mid-American Conference standing.

Pleasant Invasion of Sincerity

For most, the prospective death of a parent brings incredible sorrow. There are, however, those who have grown so estranged from a mother or father that the idea of their death hardly makes them blink a tearless eye.

Buffalo Theatre Spring Preview

After an extended holiday vacation, it

Bled Dry

Buying books, last minute registration and battling snowstorms are some of the things that might be on the mind of the average UB student upon returning for a new semester of classes - the thought of blood donation most likely is not.According to the American Red Cross, young people should be consistently jotting blood donation onto their to-do lists."There is a definite need for younger blood donors," said Andrea Holland, a communication specialist for the American Red Cross.

Hollie Cook Suspended Indefinitely

Hollie Cook, a sophomore guard and fan favorite for the Buffalo Bulls women's basketball team, will not be seen on court again this semester - or possibly ever again - after being suspended indefinitely by head coach Cheryl Dozier."There was a lack of focus on the academic side of things," said Dozier.

Scoreboard

BuffaloM. BasketballWednesday: Ohio90Buffalo76M. SwimmingThursday: Buffalo138 Niagara52W. SwimmingThursday: Buffalo129Niagara68Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresThursday: Boston1Buffalo0

Upcoming Games

BuffaloM. BasketballSaturday: at Marshall, 7 p.m.W. BasketballSaturday: vs. Marshall, 7 p.m.Monday: vs.

Don't 'Agree to Disagree' With Pro-Israel Column

Ah, how refreshing. Another piece of misguided, ignorant garbage printed on the subject of Israel and Palestine.

The Sharpest Point

Once again, it is time for The Spectrum's "Sharpest Point." Only this isn't the same Sharpest Point that you remember from last semester.

DiFranco's Judgement On Lated Release Is No 'Educated Guess'

It borders on hometown heresy for Buffalo natives to speak ill of Ani DiFranco.Having already partially revitalized the area with her locally based Righteous Babe record label - on which she has released 21 projects of her own as well as many other artists - DiFranco has been nothing but a shining light peaking through Buffalo's bleak reputation.So it is with an aire of extreme hesitancy that any DiFranco project is looked at in a negative light.

Sidelines

UB Sports Hall of FameThe Division of Athletics announced five alumni will be enshrined in the UB Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb.

Weekend Calendar

UB Researchers Collaborate With Military to Prevent Hearing Loss

Students who feel their ears ringing a couple of days after a concert know a thing or two about noise-induced hearing loss.After the rigors of combat end, military personnel can also suffer from the condition -- sometimes permanently.As a result, researchers at UB's Center for Hearing and Deafness are working with the U.S.

Consistently Inconsistent

Buffalo's road woes continued Wednesday night at the Convocation Center, where Ohio University (4-10, 1-3 Mid-American Conference) handed the Bulls (5-8, 1-4 MAC) their 18th consecutive conference loss away from home by a score of 90-76, extending UB's season losing streak to five games.

Upcoming Games

BuffaloM. BasketballWednesday: at Ohio, 7M. SwimmingThursday: vs. Niagara, 4W. SwimmingThursday: vs.