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Fire in the Sky

When asking anyone associated with football as to what wins games and championships, there is one sure answer.

"Don't Look Now, But We're A Generation"

There are two parts to a college student's persona, and for four years they fight each other to the death.Over your left shoulder stands an image of you, age 10.

"Beans, Burgers or Brussels Sprouts: Your Choice, Says FSA"

Even with a variety of on-campus eateries like Putnam's Hubie's, Harriman Hall and the numerous restaurants in the Commons, eating a balanced diet with healthy food choices proves to be a difficult undertaking for some students."Eating healthy on campus is about as easy as finding a parking spot on North campus," said Justin Fuld, a senior double major in communication and geography.While some students are dissatisfied by the selection of health food on campus, the Faculty Student Association said there have been recent improvements regarding the selection of health food at UB."Each food establishment has healthy alternatives," said Cindy Youngers, assistant director of FSA.

CD Review: The Fire Theft

Take a deep breath and clear these words from the system: Sunny Day Real Estate. They no longer exist, they will not be back and good riddance.

"Chalking is Vandalism, Not Free Speech"

I am writing this not in response to Corey Shoock's terrible column, in which he writes about topics clearly covered in more major newspapers and have no business being in The Spectrum, but instead the actions taken by the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance.On Wednesday morning, I realized the LGBTA had gone too far.

Around the MAC

The Mid-American Conference football schedule kicked it into high gear last week with six conference games on the schedule.

From the Desk of Mr. Griswold

If you really want Derek Lowe to stop making lewd gestures to you and your bench, maybe you should win a playoff series once in a while.

Do High-Tech Gadgets Have a Place In Academia?

With high-tech gadgets such as laptops and PDA's quickly making their way onto student's school supply lists, and noting the number of students with cell phones attached to their ears as they walk around campus, there is no question that these devices have become almost as big a part of student life as textbooks.

Scouting Report: Miami RedHawks

The Buffalo Bulls will be under the gun of another high-powered offense when it faces off against the University of Miami (OH) RedHawks on Saturday.

'For Money and Maybe Love'

Prenuptial agreements, high-paid attorneys, unorthodox private investigators and monetarily-motivated marriage are the ingredients for success in the new comedy "Intolerable Cruelty."The film is the latest work from the writing, producing and directing team of Ethan and Hoel Coen.

Professional Divas Rock the House

Swarms of students crowded the stage and lined the balconies as emcee Miss Understood, in workout pants, a ball cap and lacy black camisole fired up UB's 8th annual professional drag show with six knock-out performers from Buffalo's Club Marcella.

The Height of Student Involvement

Students in the Department of Planning are taking a hands-on approach to studying issues in Buffalo's University Heights area around UB's South Campus, as they research problems and possible solutions for the neighborhood.

Library Skills Workbook: Most Beneficial When Done Early

A visit to an academic advisor or a glance at a DARS report will tell UB students that, in order to graduate, they must complete the Library Skills Workbook.

Editorial Cartoon: 10.10.03

Upcoming Games

BuffaloFootballSaturday: at Miami (Ohio), 2 p.m.M. SoccerSunday: vs. Marshall, 3 p.m.W. SoccerFriday: vs.

Better Than Stick Figures: 10.10.03

Not Your Average Dave

When a band is likened to the Dave Matthews Band these days, a wrinkle between the eyebrows usually forms, and slight hemorrhaging of the musical artery that pulses inside every diehard fusion/pop/rock auteur commences.

Greiner Comes Full Circle

Several hundred members of the UB community honored President William R. Greiner and his wife, Carol, at UB's ninth University Convocation Wednesday afternoon.Held in the Center for the Arts' Mainstage Theater, this year's Convocation - the ceremony at which UB officially kicks off the academic year - reflected on the 13-year term of "UB's Perfect Pair."Jeremy Jacobs, chairman of UB Council and chairman of the Presidential Search Committee, screened a slide show entitled "Lucky 13: Tribute to Bill and Carol."The film included pictures of both campuses at UB, along with quotes from friends, co-workers, and family members.

"UB Students Research Problems, Solutions in the Heights"

Students in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, in a class entitled "Neighbor-to-Neighbor Studio in Environmental Design," have been working since the summer on a variety of projects involving methods of improving the University Heights community.

Champions of Defeat

Remember this number and take it to heart, Bulls fans: 34.That number is the NCAA record for most consecutive losses by any football team in Division I-A history - set by Northwestern in 1982 - and following Saturday's 19-10 loss to University of Central Florida, the Buffalo Bulls are only 19 losses away from breaking it.