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Senate Elections Kick Off

The Student Wide-Judiciary ruled in favor of four State University of New York Student Assembly delegates, thereby allowing them to run in the undergraduate Student Association Senate elections this week.At issue was whether the four SUNY SA delegates, Dennis Febo, Khristin Pietraszewski, Cheryl Rozario and May Wong, members of the Focus Party, were eligible to run for seats on the SA Senate, part of the legislative branch of SA, despite accusations their positions were part of the executive branch of SA.

"'Elections Should Be Decided in the Ballot Box, not the Jury Box'"

I am writing in regards to the recent articles dealing with the current SA Senate election. The Student Association, and in particular, the Student Association Senate, have a special place in my heart.

SA Senate Elections Begin Today

Today marks the first day of elections for Senate positions in the Undergraduate Student Association.

The Buffalo Film Seminars

Imagine a class that takes place at a movie theater in downtown Buffalo, where UB students and members of the Buffalo community meet to watch and discuss classic films.

"University Mourns, Remembers Classmate"

Members of the School of Law community gathered at the Newman Center Tuesday evening to remember Ryan J.

"Greiner, Wife Honored at Newman Center"

President William R. Greiner and his wife Carol were recognized for their outstanding service to UB Sunday at St.

"Heaven, Hell and Elections"

Today marks the start of the SA Senate elections. And with that spicy opening line, already at least 50 people who otherwise might have read my column have just stopped reading and flipped to see if that crazy Jim Byrne character has anything funny to say today.

Guster Review

With the magnetism of bongos, a couple of guitars and a few very cool guys, power-pop/folk band Guster might be the only force that could have kept students from staying in to watch the Buffalo Bills game last Sunday night.The lighthearted Boston-based trio, which has formed a faithful fan base of head-bobbing college students over the past 10 years, made a stop at Niagara University this past weekend.

Editorial Cartoon

Train of Thought : 9.22.03

Opening Night Success: 'Once on This Island' at Ujima

Even the entrance to the theater was warm and welcoming, with an accommodating staff. There was not a single seat available, and with a minor 10-minute delay, the show went through with success.

Better Than Stick Figures : 9.22.03

Senate Elections Stir Controversy

The upcoming Student Association Senate elections are becoming increasingly controversial, as one lawsuit challenges the legality of four candidacies, and one party is investigating a possible betrayal by one of its members.Duncan Stanley, who is running for Senate as a member of the Unity Party, filed a complaint with the Student-Wide Judiciary claiming the candidacies of four State University of New York Student Assembly delegates - Dennis Febo, Cheryl Rozario, Khristin Pietraszewski and May Wong - violate the separation of powers within SA because he feels they are a part of SA's executive branch.Meanwhile, the delegates have defended the charge, and say the suit was orchestrated by a member of their own party in an apparent act of political sabotage.Separation of PowersStanley's suit, which was filed last week and argued in front of three SWJ justices Sunday afternoon, claims the four SUNY SA delegates, who were elected by undergraduates in March, are members of the executive branch and thus unable to run for legislative positions."There are four people who are running for Senate who should not be," Stanley said at the hearing.

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The Artist's Bug Takes a Bite

Critiquing the world premiere of a play - or any piece of art for that matter - is a daunting task.

SUNY SA Delegates Run for SA Senate

Four members of the State University of New York Student Assembly have decided to run for seats in the SA Senate, stirring up quite a controversy in the process.

Women's Tennis Sweeps St. Francis

The women's tennis team was able to retain their perfect record on the young season by cruising to victory over visiting St.

Students Make a Bid for Disease Awareness at Annual Auction

The Student Union Theatre on the second floor of the SU was filled to capacity Saturday as students turned out for the Black Student Union's annual Sickle Cell Anemia Auction."Sickle cell is a disease that's not really broadcasted, though it affects minorities in a big way," said Abraham Robinson, a senior triple major in psychology, communication and social sciences.

Bulls Losing Streak Extended to 14 ... and Counting

Most people outside of the University of Buffalo would have said the Bulls (0-4, MAC 0-0) had little chance of competing with the UConn Huskies (3-1) on Saturday at UB stadium.

UB Boxing Club: A Total Knockout

Intense physical training and competitive fighting may not sound like every student's favorite activity, but for the members of the UB Boxing Club, it is a way get in shape, build confidence and spread knowledge of boxing while having fun.Chris Colt, a senior chemistry major, founded the club in the fall 2002 semester.