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Life By The Numbers in 'Proof'

Encountering a mathematical proof on a Friday night wouldn't sound like the ideal start to a weekend to most people.

Students Examine Proposed Bill To Regulate Tuition Hikes

As the national economy labors through a slump, one cost that seems to rise freely is the tuition expense for college and university students.

Better Than Stick Figures: 10.27.03

Black Attack: Comedian Lewis Black at the CFA

There's a lot to be angry about in this world, according to comedian Lewis Black. Seldom mincing his words - and never apologizing for them - Black appears weekly on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in a segment called "Back in Black," where everyone and everything is fair game.On tour promoting his recently released comedy album, titled "Rules of Enragement," Black will perform at the Center for the Arts on Wed., Oct.

Incredibull!

Heavy rain, sloppy mud and big time losing streaks made no difference to the Buffalo Bulls, who were able to capture their first victory of the year and create one of the more emotional scenes at UB in recent history on Saturday.After a close hard fought game against Marshall last week, the UB Bulls (1-8, 1-4 Mid-American Conference) made sure there was no letdown this week as they overcame an early 14-0 deficit to defeat the Ohio Bobcats 26-17.It was the Bulls first home win - and MAC win - since beating Ohio in 2001 by a score of 44-0.There were only 4,423 in attendance, but those who came witnessed another solid game for the second week in a row by the Bulls who smoldered their nation-leading 18-game losing streak.This time the Bulls completed the comeback and finally were able to celebrate a win with a few of the students in the crowd who rushed to the field to help celebrate with the players in a feel good moment for all involved as they jumped for joy and celebrated on the 50-yard line."Right now this is the best feeling in the world," said UB's quarterback P.J.

Got Creativity?

While looking over the bulletin boards around campus recently, I noticed once again someone had gotten the bright idea to do a "Got X?" ad campaign.

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Buffalo SabresThe Sabres beat up on the Anaheim Mighty Ducks Friday night in a 5-2 victory. Taylor Pyatt scored two goals, including the game-winner with 11:26 to go in the contest.

Train of Thought: 10.27.03

"Leslie Fiedler: The Man, The Legend, The Symposium"

Of UB's distinguished professors, few can claim to be as influential as former UB English professor Leslie Fiedler.

Tobacco Companies Promote 'Healthy' Cigarettes

The health craze sweeping the nation is beginning to affect cigarettes. Instead of actually encouraging people to quit smoking, companies are marketing "reduced harm" cigarettes.

Bare Bottoms and Beef in Chinese Art

Using his naked body as an artistic medium, contemporary Chinese artist Zhang Huan gave UB students some insight into how he interprets the world during a lecture Monday night.As part of the Visual Studies Speakers Series, co-sponsored by the departments of media study and art, Zhang lectured to students using video, live performance, photography slides and sculpture.

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Perspectives From the Past

A different coast. A chillier climate. A larger school.And a position -- chief of New York's largest public university -- that will place John B.

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Cross CountryAndy Wigton, a sophomore, has been named Co-Runner of the Week by the Mid-American Conference.

UB Hosts Ohio in This Century's Rubber Game

On the heels of their most competitive performance to date, the UB Bulls (0-8, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) play host to an injury ridden Ohio University (2-5, 1-2 MAC) squad this Saturday at UB stadium.The Bobcats, who will limp into Western New York, epitomize a late October team victimized by the injury bug.

Celebrating Cultural Diversity at the Latino Bazaar

The sound of dancing feet and the scents of popcorn, cotton candy and spicy food wafted through the Student Union lobby on Wednesday at the eighth annual Latino Bazaar.The theme of the event changes from year to year and has its origins in students' desire to increase cultural awareness around campus, according to Student Life Coordinator Vicki Sapp.

Students Seek Ways to Combat Redlining in America

Students found no easy answers Tuesday on the issue of loan and housing discrimination when Alpha Beta Sigma Sorority and the Minority Management Society presented a discussion entitled "Color Coding a Nation" in the Student Union.Redlining - the practice of denying home loans to people in certain urban neighborhoods - and racial prejudice in corporate America were discussed by a lively group of mostly minority students.Khadijah Tillman, Alpha Beta Sigma's vice president, detailed how redlining resulted from a program designed to make securing a mortgage and home ownership easier during the Great Depression.The federal government under President Franklin D.

Upcoming Games

BuffaloFootballSaturday: vs. Ohio, 1 p.m.M. SoccerFriday: at Kentucky, 7 p.m.Sunday: at Northern Illinois, 2:30 p.m.W.

The Rasputin Game

"Dr. Simpson, Get Ready for Our Rite of Passage"

Dear Dr. Simpson,On behalf of my fellow students, welcome to Buffalo. We're glad to have you as our new president.But honestly, you don't know what you're in for.Have you checked the forecast lately?