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Better Than Stick Figures: 11.7.03

Upcoming Games

BuffaloFootballSaturday: vs. Northern Illinois, 1 p.m.VolleyballFriday: vs. Ohio, 7 p.m.Sunday: at Kent State, 6 p.m.M.

Old Yearbooks Tell Story of Revolution

Deep within the bowels of The Spectrum's offices -- which are themselves deep within the bowels of the Student Union -- sit a dusty collection of old UB yearbooks.For years after World War II, they tell the familiar story of a conservative private university: glee clubs, homecoming floats and (believe it or not) a well-loved, winning football team.An image from the '62 volume is a classic example.

Students and Faculty Examine Registration Woes

Already more than halfway through the semester, most students - if they have not already - are preparing to squeeze themselves through registration windows for next semester's classes.

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BuffaloW. SoccerTuesday: Western Michigan3Buffalo0

What Election?

Despite a high-energy effort by UB officials to get the word out about registering to vote, activity at campus polling booths on Tuesday was muted.At the Student Union, the polling place for most North Campus residents, just 31 students voted by the time the polls closed at 9 p.m.Though turnout was particularly low, local elections officials said they were not expecting many students to vote because students respond more strongly in a presidential election year."Usually more than 650 students vote in the presidential elections, about half that in the gubernatorial races, and less than a quarter of it in local elections," said Brian Coffey, an election inspector stationed in 145B Student Union, the North Campus polling location.In the 2000 presidential election, 694 students voted from District 105, which comprises Governors Complex and Hadley Village, and District 93, made up of Ellicott Complex and Creekside Village.

Volleyball Plays the Role of Comeback Kids

After the second game of Saturday night's volleyball match against the Northern Illinois Huskies, it appeared as if the UB Bulls were going to return from their weekend road trip with nothing to show for it.

Editorial Cartoon

Knifepoint Robbery on North Campus

At approximately 4 p.m. Monday afternoon, a student was robbed at knifepoint in the first floor men's bathroom of Hochstetter Hall.According to John Grela, director of Public Safety, the suspect was described as a black male, six feet tall, 160 pounds, wearing a red hooded jacket with black stripes on the arms and blue jeans.

Revolution without Resolution

"The Matrix" was prophetically mind-blowing. "The Matrix Reloaded" was mind-bogglingly long-winded, and the third and final installment, "The Matrix: Revolutions," ends with a mountain range of peaks and valleys."The Matrix Revolutions" is the conclusion to the epic battle between man and machine.

Better Than Stick Figures: 11.5.03

Simpson's Benefits Remain Secret

Incoming President John Simpson will be paid an unknown amount in benefits from the UB Foundation in addition to his reported salary.

Impeding on Reading

When I was about 10 years old I started reading a full-text copy of "Huckleberry Finn." I finished every last page of it, too.It took me more than two years.Reading has always been an activity I've been proud to say I enjoyed.

Sidelines

Bulls FootballDallas Pelz has been named the MAC East Division Special Teams Player of the week for the second time in a row for his performance against the Toledo Rockets last Saturday.

The Sharpest Point: Playoff Time

It's playoff time at The Sharpest Point, and in this week's first round matchup we have Corey Griswold going head to head with John Norman.Norman and Griswold will once again have to answer the featured question, but judging their arguments will be a three-person panel (third judge if necessary) made up of sports editors from other Mid-American Conference school newspapers.Best of three wins this playoff game and will in turn advance to the finals to face the winner of Jim Byrne and Darren Riethmiller.Let the games begin.This Week's Question: Who is the most obnoxious personality in the pro sport world?John Norman: A few weeks ago the most obnoxious man in sports, Warren Sapp, said that the NFL was making him, and other players into "slaves" to make money for themselves, the "slave masters." Sapp then tried to clear up the previous comments by telling ESPN, "I said 'slave masters.' I didn't say I was a slave.

Simpson's Pay Package Tops SUNY Salaries

When he moves into the presidential suite on the fifth floor of Capen Hall in January, John B. Simpson will inherit the most lucrative pay package in the State University of New York system.According to state officials, Simpson's annual compensation - which includes a base salary, an Amherst mansion and benefits from the UB Foundation - totals $400,000.

Women's Soccer Bounced From Playoffs

Heading into Tuesday's Mid-American Conference playoff matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos (11-7-1, 8-4-0 MAC) the Bulls knew they were going to have a tough road ahead of them.

Students Preparing to Bid a Sad Farewell to Motel Rooms

When residence halls were forced to assign local motel rooms to incoming students this fall instead of the customary dormitories due to a shortage of on-campus living space, they anticipated some problems.

I'd Still Rather Walk than be on the Road with You

Last year when I published the column "I'd Rather Walk than Be on the Road with You, A Comprehensive Guide to Buffalo Drivers," I assumed it would get a few chuckles from the UB community, but the response has been overwhelming.

Train of Thought: 11.5.03