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Black Box Gets Authentic

Hordes of rioters stormed the streets of Dublin, Ireland when the original production of John Millington Synge's "Playboy of the Western World" made its debut nearly a century ago.Students in the department of theatre and dance will present the Irish classic this weekend at the CFA Black Box Theatre - without the riots, hopefully.When a handsome young man, Christie Mahon (played by Robert Petrarca, a senior musical theater major) arrives at a public house in the west of Ireland, the locals become enamored of his outrageous story of the murder he has committed.

Fun Flings or a Waste of Time?

Ah, the life of a college student.Wake up in the mid-afternoon, go to the classes you didn't miss because of oversleeping, hit up the dining hall or Hubie's and waste time on AOL Instant Messenger until 2 or 3 a.m.Flip through the directory on your cell phone.

Delia and the Bulls Electrocute Marshall in the Water

Marshall swimmers may have been suffering from nightmares after senior Abby Delia and the Bulls (3-2, 2-2 Mid-American Conference) left town Friday night.The Bulls left Huntington with a 188-110 victory Friday night against the Thundering Herd (2-3, 1-3 MAC), with UB setting five pool records.

Meet the Bulls

It's a great thing when you can keep in touch with one of your role models from high school, but how about having that person come to your school to be your coach in college?UB's head cross country coach Vicki Mitchell might be the motivation that allows Jenny Koeppel to run as well as she does.

British-Irish Referendum Needed

I am now proposing a joint British-Irish referendum on the reunification of Ireland. The referendum would be held on the British island and Irish island at the same time.

Men's Swimming Kicks Past Ohio

As the saying goes, some things never change, but for UB swimming and diving something did in fact change.The Buffalo men's swimming and diving team broke a long standing streak this past weekend as they traveled to Ohio University and beat the Bobcats 124-119, making this the first time that a Buffalo team has defeated Ohio University (0-2, 0-2 Mid-American Conference) at their pool.The intensity began with the opening event, as the relay team of UB sophomores Jeff Hurst and Kevin Gatley, along with juniors Jon Yarger and Aviv Oren, rose to the occasion and won the 400-yard Medley Relay in a time of 3:32.09.

Train of Thought: 11.10.03

Cho Me the Funny

Some comedians spend day after day trying to write the perfect joke. They write and rewrite, not stopping until their wording, timing and delivery are just right.

Around the MAC

After the Miami (OH) RedHawks stunned Bowling Green 33-10 on Tuesday, the Mid-American Conference west crown was left wide open, while the eastern crown remains firmly in the hands of Miami.

"Diversity Hinders Binge Drinking, Study Finds"

It is not unusual to see a number of drunken UB students stumbling up Main Street on any weekend night.

"Two Fired, Many Punished After On-Campus Halloween Party"

Two Community Assistants at UB were fired after attending a party at the South Lake Village Apartments over the Halloween weekend.

Turner Burns Buffalo in 40-9 Rout

Saturday afternoon represented a changing of the guard for the Buffalo Bulls (1-10, 1-6 Mid-American Conference), with unheralded senior warriors like Lamar Wilcher, Jeff Mills and Tom Shaughnessy playing out their final moments on the grass of UB Stadium.But with the No.

Simpson Article Misses Key Points

I was disgusted when I read The Spectrum's Nov. 5 article, "Simpson's Pay Package Tops SUNY Salaries," on John B.

Scoreboard

BuffaloFootballSaturday: NIU40Buffalo9VolleyballFriday: Ohio3Buffalo0Sunday: Kent State3Buffalo1M.

One Special Night with Jazz Guitarist Pat Metheny

With 15 Grammy Awards to his name, almost 30 years in the music business to his credit and the luxury of being labeled "Best Jazz Guitarist" by almost anyone in the position to know, Pat Metheny really had nothing left to prove during his performance at the Center for the Arts Saturday evening.Since getting his big break in 1974, Metheny has averaged between 120 and 240 shows a year.

Prospective Students Sound Off About Enrolling at UB

It is the time of year when thousands of area high school students are preparing college applications, with UB no doubt on more than a few of their lists.

Six Steps to a Championship Team

The first stage of grief is denial, and I certainly went through that. For almost a week after it happened I couldn't turn on the television or read the papers, knowing they would be talking about it - It being the Yankees' collapse to Jeffery Loria's Marlins.

Students Fired After On-Campus Halloween Party

Long after the pumpkins have been thrown away and the costumes have been taken off, some UB students are still dealing with the consequences of Halloween night.A handful of students have received community service and two Flint Village community assistants have been fired following their appearance at a Halloween party thrown by four Southlake Village residents.Estimated attendance at the Oct.

Whitewash

Last night, Elizabeth Smart faced off with Jessica Lynch in primetime. Until the ratings come in we won't know who won, but regardless, the clear loser was the American public.

SA Directors Tackle Questions of Review Committee

Student Association Executive Board members fielded a wide variety of questions Thursday from the newly formed SA Executive Review Committee.Among the topics addressed by the E-board were the nomination of John B.