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Better Than Stick Figures: 11.3.03

CIT Hopes Upgrades Will Consolidate Information

The Computing and Information Technology department is hoping that students won't notice their latest project.The department is upgrading the campus' current network systems from Windows NT to a Windows 2000 Active Directory system, which officials say will create a centralized location for data on all campus servers and will make UB's network ready for future technologies.Lesniak said few students, if any, would notice the changes in the network, but that is the goal of the project, he said."We will be measuring our success with how few problems this whole process will cause," he said.

'12' Worth Remembering

It is an undeniable fact that time changes bands. The three years in between Radiohead's "OK Computer" and "Kid A," and the two years between Pearl Jam's "No Code" and "Yield" are indicative of this.

Haitian Celebration Spices Up the Student Union

Enticing aromas floated through the colorfully decorated Student Union lobby Saturday as the Haitian SA presented a "Tribute to Haiti."The event was planned as an effort to dispense information about the country and its traditions, according to Marie Anne Sanon, a junior nursing major."The purpose of the show is for other cultures to acknowledge and appreciate the beauty of Haitian culture," Sanon said.Over 80 people attended the festivities, which were also planned by the Filipino-American Student Association, the Latin American Student Association and Beta Sigma Kappa fraternity."There is increasing support for the Haitian Student Association among Haitian and non-Haitian students," said Marie Duroseau, the External Vice President of the Haitain group.

It Takes a Village

While I can enjoy at least some songs from most genres of music, my love for hip-hop reserves a special place in my heart, a place second only to my devotion to reggae.

Sidelines

Men's and Women's Cross CountryLed by junior Jenny Koeppel, the women's cross country team cruised to a ninth place finish in Saturday's Mid-American Conference Cross-Country Championships.

Police Crack Down on Halloween Heights Mayhem

Eighteen people -- mostly UB students -- were arrested Friday night in a local police sting on Halloween parties in University Heights.University Police, in conjunction with Niagara Falls Transportation Authority Transit Police and Buffalo police, arrested residents and Halloween partygoers at 19 Heath St., 27 Custer St.

High School Student Suspended for Story

An Atlanta high school student was suspended after school officials confiscated a fictional story she wrote depicting a student falling asleep and dreaming about killing a teacher.

Students Divided on Bus Service

For the over 1,000 residents of South Campus, riding patiently on inter-campus busses is the only practical way to bridge the three miles that separate North and South Campus.Because the busses are so vital -- and because UB charges students $107.50 per semester to run the fleet as part of the transportation fee -- students say it is very important that they run smoothly and punctually.Last week, The Spectrum set out to investigate the system and found that student gripes about the system are minimal.Generally, The Spectrum found the busses run on time.

'Go' Away

It's been four years since Vertical Horizon released their mega-hit "Everything You Want," but surely many people cannot forget the repetitive lyrics to the catchy, melancholic tune.

Video Lottery Terminals Aim to Help State

Here's an idea we aren't betting on: In an effort to fill a budget deficit projected to reach $14 billion over the next two years, New York State legislators are considering the further legalization of gambling operations throughout the state.

"The Room, The Room Is On Fire"

The fire hose-like stream of hype that surrounded the Strokes' 2001 debut, "Is This It?" was so intense that it would've been able to destroy the Lusitania.

From Velvets to Video: Professor Tony Conrad

While Tony Conrad's "my personal work feels like an oil slick on this flowing current, spreading in two or three directions at once," quote on the Department of Media Study's Web site might seem a little odd to some, it makes perfect sense to Conrad and his students.Conrad's words - like his teaching style and his personality - are anything but typical and have a method to their madness; which becomes apparent to anyone who spends enough time with him.The meaning of the "oil slick" quote on the DMS Web site was revealed when Conrad explained that his work encompasses many forms of media, which blend to create one ultimate piece of work."It feels like flowing back and forth," he said.

Back in Black: Lewis Black at CFA

From an early age, children are told not to judge books by their covers. After seeing and hearing Lewis Black, children must be checking the basement for evidence of their parents' rampant drug use.

Capaldi: No Direct Benefit of Tuition Hike

While most State University of New York students noticed this year's $950 tuition increase, the first general tuition increase in seven years, the university has yet to see any benefits, according to Provost Elizabeth Capaldi.Capaldi discussed the struggles of breaking even within the confines of a dropping budget at Wednesday's meeting of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee in Capen Hall.

Florida Woman Kept Alive

The debate over the right to life - or death - has once again attracted national scrutiny, this time originating in the state of Florida.

Simpson Confirmed In Albany

The State University of New York Board of Trustees has given John B. Simpson, Ph.D., the final stamp of approval to serve as UB

Better Than Stick Figures: 10.31.03

Scoreboard

BuffaloW Soccer Wednesday: Buffalo3Cornell2VolleyballWednesday: Akron3Buffalo 2

Scouting Report

After two crowd pleasing games at UB Stadium, the Bulls look to continue their competitive play Saturday night against one of the MAC's finest teams, the Toledo Rockets.