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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?

Better Than Stick Figures: 10.24.03

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Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresThursday: Buffalo, Los Angeles (Late)

Scouting Report: Ohio Bobcats

It has always been said that revenge is a dish best served cold.The Bulls (0-8, 0-4 MAC) will take the field Saturday, looking to avenge last year's heartbreaking loss to the Ohio University Bobcats.

Regents Ponders Appeals System

The New York State Board of Regents has yet another idea to alter the high school Regents testing system.

Learning About Life Through Workshops

Adjusting to university life can be a challenge for new students, and even seasoned upper-classmen may sometimes find themselves overwhelmed by schoolwork or personal problems.

Provost Capaldi Bows Out with President Greiner

Provost Elizabeth D. Capaldi will soon be leaving her position after three-and-a half years to take the job of State University of New York Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff at state university headquarters in Albany.Capaldi will, however, remain at UB as provost during the transition from outgoing President William R.