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Better Than Stick Figures: 10.1.03

Spirituality in Architecture Explored in Asia at Noon Series

Buffalo native Jeffrey Albert, an architect with a passionate personal interest in Asian design and architectural themes, spoke at Park Hall Friday as a part of UB's "Asia at Noon" program, a series of brown-bag lunch lectures sponsored by the Asian Studies Department.Albert is a partner in Foit-Albert Associates, the architectural firm that designed UB's South Lake Village apartment complex in 2000.

Sidelines

UB FootballTim Dance, a sophomore wide receiver with the football program, was released from his scholarship with UB, and has been allowed to transfer from UB.

Upcoming Games

BuffaloVolleyballWed.: @ Canisius, 7 p.m.

ALL SHOOCK UP

The front page of The Spectrum on Monday proclaimed that white supremacists were "countered" by demonstrators voicing their vehement opposition to the bigoted and racially inflammatory message of those marching on Sunday.The article painted a picture of five marchers surrounded by a "wall" of 200 protestors banging drums and shouting on the streets near South Campus.

SA Introduces Plans for the Year at First Meeting

George Pape, president of the Student Association, delivered a brief summary of his administration's past and a glimpse into SA's future, in his State of the SA address Tuesday night in the Student Union.

Bulls Drop a Heartbreaker in Overtime

When both teams create scoring opportunities late in the game, you know that a goal is coming. Unfortunately for UB, that goal came from an Akron (3-6-1, 2-4-0 MAC) player, and the Buffalo Bulls (5-5-1, 1-3-1 MAC) lost a nail biter 1-0 in overtime at RAC field on Sunday.Going into overtime with the game still scoreless gives the feeling that the Bulls were going to start the sudden death period showing the same fiery competitiveness that they ended with.Buffalo did come out of the break showing that they wanted to win, but when Akron took control of the ball, they took it down field and found a way to get the ball to a well-covered Mirka Mohs, who nailed the shot into the net for the only goal of the game.

How to Rock 101

Jack Black being given a starring role in a major Hollywood release can mean only one thing - psychotic behavior and plenty of crazy hair and visual humor.

CD Review: Story of the Year- 'Page Avenue'

There are records that music snobs don't want to admit they really enjoy. "Page Avenue" is one of them.

Overspending Puts Blight on Students' Credit

While over-spending and accumulating debt is not limited to the college student demographic, between keeping up with new trends, buying books and booking spring break vacations, the average university student holds their own in spending beyond their means.According to the findings of recent nationwide studies performed by Nellie Mae and InCharge Institute of America, college students are ill prepared to handle their personal finances.

Remembering Things Is Fun

You know entertainment executives are running out of good TV shows to put on DVD when they release the first season of "Felicity." While "Must See" powerhouses "Frasier," "ER" and "Will and Grace" are obviously eligible for archives, who should have to endure "Felicity" in digital surround sound?How about shows from the 1980s and early 90s, though?

Town Seeks to Tax Northwestern University

A bitter dispute between Northwestern University and the Chicago suburb of Evanston is finally being brought to court.

The Sharpest Point

[Vote for the Sharpest Point]The season goes on for the Spectrum Sports Editors in The Sharpest Point, as Jim Byrne took home the fan vote last week in a landslide, while John Norman secured the judge's vote once again.

Upcoming Games

Upcoming GamesBuffaloFootballSaturday: vs. Akron, 6 p.m.Men

Column Overlooks Isreali Deaths

I am writing a response to the Sept. 22, 2003, "'Relative' Death" column by George Zornick. I just wanted to set some facts straight.

SA Should Adopt PR Campaign About Finances

As a senior year student at UB, I have been able to observe student politics for a few years now and have noticed that ever since former Student Association President Christian Oliver took office in 2001, issues like the alleged wasteful spending have constantly been brought to light.

Screenwriter Kicks Off Distinguished Speakers Series

Antwone Fisher, a man who has made a name for himself despite being told he was worthless during his youth, began SA's 2003-04 Distinguished Speaker Series Wednesday night."I felt unwelcome wanting to feel welcomed," Fisher said of his lifelong search for someone who could show him he was worth something.After a standing ovation, Fisher opened with a smile and a story of his sore tooth and how the UB Dental School fixed it.

Linda Yalem Run Remembers Two UB Women

Runners, joggers and walkers who cross the finish line at this weekend's Linda Yalem Safety Run will be honoring two fallen members of the UB community.The five-kilometer race, which will be held Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Focus Party Sweeps Senate Elections

After a whirlwind week of controversy, the Focus Party dominated the SA Senate elections, winning all but two seats in the legislative body.Over 1,400 students - the largest turnout in recent years, according to SA officials - elected Focus candidates Kelly Carmon, Mark Jacobs, Cheryl Rozario and May Wong to On-Campus seats.

Better Than Stick Figures: 9.26.03