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Smoking Sander in Woodshop Sparks Fire In CFA

Smoke from a fire that was sparked in a malfunctioning sander billowed through the basement of the Center For the Arts Monday afternoon, temporarily disrupting classes and other activities.According to University Police Lieutenant Dave Frank, the fire in room B15 - a woodshop lab - was caused by sawdust caught in the blade of the sander.The sawdust created a considerable amount of smoldering and smoking that made it difficult to determine why the machine was spouting smoke, according to Frank."The biggest problem was that we didn't know where the fire was coming from," Frank said.According to Director of Public Safety John Grela, someone smelled smoke and pulled a fire alarm around 2 p.m."A student found the fire and alerted me about smoke coming out of the dust collection," said Chris Siano, sculpture technician.

Psedulous Steals the Show

With a strong ensemble performance, the cast of the department of theater and dance's fall musical production "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" proved that the department's rigorous program features a whole lot of promising talent.A two-and-a-half hour comical romp through the Roman ages, "Forum" requires many in the cast to play a handful of characters in a short period of time.

We Don't Need Another 'Ladybugs'

There are times in life when thoughts turn to the mundane, the needless, the absurd. These thoughts usually occur when you're trying to fall asleep at 2 a.m., or walking your dog, or washing your storm windows.

President Search Committee

In your editorial, "Californian Named 14th President" from the Oct. 20 issue, you claimed the Presidential Search committee was reclusive and closed to the public by stating that "it has been unfair to the community to bring in someone new without allowing any outside input."This, as you should be well aware of, is a false assertion as there were representatives of all relevant publics on the Presidential Search committee (see http://www.buffalo.edu/presidentialsearch/committee.shtml for a full list). The assertion is also somewhat contradictory as one of your editors did attend the undergraduate Student Association Assembly's first meeting, where Jennifer Tuttle, the undergraduate representative, was available for a question and answer session.I believe it is also worth noting that in regards to matters like this where the university administration is in charge, there is never the same kind of outreach effort that you will see preceding Student Association elections, for example.

The ARI: Twenty-Five Years in Good Faith

With articles ranging from recipes and advice columns to news reports and book reviews, one of UB's oldest publications is also one of its least circulated.

Split Decision

When a team is given more opportunities to score than its opponent, it usually is able to cash in for victory.That was not the case for the Buffalo Bulls women's soccer team however, as UB lost its final conference away game Sunday 1-0 to the Toledo Rockets at Scott Park in Ohio.Devon Russell led the Bulls in shots with three, followed by Lauren West with two.

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Task Force

The University Heights Problem Properties Task Force (PPTF) is a group of many committed agencies and people who are working to improve the safety and quality of life for ALL residents of the University Heights - homeowners, business owners and students.

Better Than Stick Figures : 10.22.03

War Begins and Ends in 'Copenhagen'

Copenhagen, Denmark, 1941: Two of the world's great physicists meet to discuss friendship, politics - and, most importantly - the atom bomb.

Celestial Monkey in Operatic Form at CFA

The Monkey King, Green Dragon, Heavenly Maiden and other celestial beings descended upon the Center for the Arts Friday night as the Beijing Opera Monkey Troupe presented "The Monkey Knows No Walls.""The Monkey Knows No Walls" revolves around the adventures of the Monkey King, the mischievous hero of the popular Chinese legend "Journey to the West." In conjunction with the "Chinese Maximalism" exhibition - the first exhibition of Chinese contemporary art in Buffalo - the function of the two events is to bring Chinese art forms that are often overlooked by the majority of the American public into the limelight."Let us introduce you to a very beautiful art form," said Ghaffar Pourazar, artistic director and performer at the Beijing Opera Monkey Troupe, in a brilliant yellow costume decorated with intricate embroidery while also sporting the exaggerated face paint of a monkey.

Sidelines

X-CountryAt the Tribe Open hosted by the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., the men's and women's cross country teams swept individual honors this past Saturday.Andy Wigton took home first place the 8K with a time of 25:22:57 ahead of 107 runners while Jenny Koeppel took the women's race with a time 21:50:25, more than 30 seconds ahead of the second place runner in the field of 82 runners.Overall for the event, the UB women's cross country team finished in third place, 78 points behind first-place holder Virginia (34 points) with host school William and Mary taking second place with 47 points.

"UB's Soon-to-be President, a Californian, Pledges Commitment to Research and Diversity"

Armed with snow boots and a big blue shovel -- gifts from President William R. Greiner and fellow administrators -- Dr. John Barclay Simpson began preparing at Friday's news conference to take the reigns of what Greiner has called "SUNY's flagship university."Everything seems to converge and suggest to me that this is the opportunity of a lifetime," Simpson said Friday.

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Santa Cruz Man Named as 14th President

After months of assessment from the Presidential Search Committee and wondering from the Buffalo and UB community, the university finally has a new president.

Students Hopeful for Simpson's Tenure

As John B. Simpson prepares to move from his house in Santa Cruz to the presidential mansion on Lebrun Road in Amherst, UB students are discussing what the transition of power will mean for the university.Some said the university's flaws -- many of which, they say, are quality of life issues -- will challenge Simpson.But for the most part, undergraduates and graduate students expressed optimism about the new president.

Train of Thought: 10.20.03

Students Pack The Sphere Club Party

Glow stick battles, cage dancing and cross-dressers on swings marked the second installment of the Student Association Club Party series Saturday night at The Sphere Entertainment Complex in downtown Buffalo.For six hours, club-goers bumped and bopped to the pulse of three different artists: DJ Keri, DJ Encore and DJ Sammy.Kiss 98.5's DJ Anthony was also at The Sphere to bring the club sounds to listeners across Western New York."DJ Sammy and DJ Encore are good vibe DJs," Anthony said.

Duo Battles with Jazz Interpretation

Anthony Braxton has received numerous awards as a distinguished composer, conductor and teacher, for his intricate arrangement of quirky jazz melodies.

Everybody's A Little Bit Racist?

Am I a little bit racist? This was the question I found myself asking after a friend had me listen to a song by a group parodying various children's songs.