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Presidential Search Drawing to a Close

UB is several steps closer to learning the name of its next president, according to Jeremy Jacobs, chairman of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee and chairman and chief executive officer of Delaware North."There's an element of truth in it," Jacobs said, responding to recent coverage of the search by The Buffalo News that stated the selection has been narrowed to between three and five candidates, and a president could be chosen by as early as the next meeting of the State University of New York's Board of Trustees on Oct.

CD Review: The Weakerthans- Reconstruction Site

The Weakerthans- "Reconstruction Site" (Aug.26, Epitaph Records)Grade: B+The Weakerthans, though easily digestible, have never been a first-listen band.

'The Art of Catherine Catanzaro Koenig'

A pastel array of artwork lines the walls of UB's Anderson Art Gallery this fall, featuring the works of the Albright-Knox Art School of the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy graduate Catherine Catanzaro Keonig, whose work spans 60 fruitful years.Created primarily with the use of egg tempera on panel, or pastels on paper, Koenig's art is soft and soothing.

The Sharpest Point

[vote on this issue]Funny story. We tried to contact Steve Paul of MTV's Fraternity Life fame to be this week's special guest judge, but apparently e-mailed the wrong guy.

CD Review: Saves The Day- In Reverie

Saves The Day- "In Reverie" (Sep.16, Dreamworks)Grade: C-"In Reverie" is one of the bigger disappointments of 2003.

CD Review: Thursday- War All The Time

Thursday- "War All T he Time" (Sep.16, Island Records) Grade: B+When Thursday released "Full Collapse" in 2001, it ignited an above ground flame in a "screamo" genre that had been previously underground with the likes of Cross My Heart and Cursive.

Student Apathy Rampant as Senate Elections Kick Off

John Mansfield knows how hard it is to get students to vote.As campaign manager for the UB Students Party during the 2002 Student Association general elections, he handed out flyers, posted signs and tried to stage a debate."We got about 700 people to come out and vote for us," Mansfield recalled.

Florida Offers Teachers Jobs after Retirement

The Florida State Legislature, in an attempt to keep soon-to-be-retired high school teachers in quickly overcrowding classrooms, has extended the state's Deferred Retirement Option Program for another three years.

The Attitude of Hardcore Hypocrites

It may be simultaneously the best and worst aspects of going to a hardcore show: the attitudes. To some, screaming insulting comments to the band onstage seems humorous.

Astudillo's Army Battles U.S. Armed Forces in Weekend Tourney

UB's men's soccer team invaded the campus of the United States Military Academy at West Point this past weekend for the Army Classic.

Volleyball Splits Two at Bison Scramble

Hurricane Isabel caused a last minute cancellation of the University of Maryland's Eastern Shore Tournament, so the Buffalo women's volleyball team traveled to Lewisburg, Pa.

Better Than Stick Figures: 9.24.03

CD Review: Kings of Leon- 'Youth And Young Manhood'

Kings of Leon- "Youth And Young Manhood" (Aug.19, RCA Records)Grade: ASimply amazing: Kings of Leon is the best band to come around in a long, long time.

Dave Matthews: The Lone-Some Devil Goes Solo

Dave Matthews writes simple songs. In his head there are repeating chords, basic drumbeats, and horns and string sections that either echo his voice or help build tension between verses.

"File Sharing Column Comes Close, but Misses a Few Things"

I'm writing this in response to "Why go Legit?" the article that Jamie Lynn Perna wrote in the Friday, Sept.19 issue about the RIAA and music downloading.

Sidelines

Women's Basketball The UB women's basketball team released their 2003-2004 schedule. The Bulls kick off their season on Friday, Nov.

Fourth and Long: The Misery of UB Football

It is no secret that the UB football team is in a miserable state of affairs. So miserable, in fact, that the Bulls currently hold the longest current losing streak for Division I-A football.

30 Candidates Vie for 12 Senate Seats in elections that run today and Thursday

This fall's candidates for SA Senate elections -- held today and Thursday in the Student Union -- reflect a sweeping range of experience and ideas.Of the 30 candidates, 26 have joined one of four parties: the Focus Party, the UB Voice Party, the Unity Party and the UB Chillin' Party.

No Time to Panic

If the women's soccer team wants to build on their strong start to the season and make the Mid-American Conference tournament they will have to play better than they did on their road trip to Michigan this weekend.

From the Desk of Mr. Griswold

I have to agree with my colleague Nicholas Mendola, that Reese's Pieces does in fact bring the heat.