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Scouting Report: Rutgers

UB beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights last year, their only win. The Scarlet nights beat Army last year, which was their only win.

Professor Challenges UB Academic Schedule

Students and faculty will have several holidays off this Fall in observance of Jewish holidays, and one professor is challenging the amount of time left for classes as a result.Three-credit classes are required to have 2,250 minutes of total class time, and John Boot, professor of management science and systems, said an abundance of Jewish holidays cause Monday, Wednesday and Friday classes to fall short of that requirement by 20 minutes.

U.S. News and World Report Drops UB in Ranking

The recent release of the U.S. News and World Report's college rankings was met with arched eyebrows in the hallways of the UB, as the university was nowhere to be found among the 127 ranked schools, including all other SUNY centers.

Better Than Stick Figures: 8.29.03

Recording Industry Threatens Music Pirates with Lawsuits

The Recording Industry Association of America is taking steps to prevent the illegal distribution of music,and is targeting college students in particular.

Dean's Lesson: Speak to Our Generation

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Letter To The Editor

This letter is in regard to the article "SBI Remains Intact After Intense Negotiations" by George Zornick, managing editor, and the article "SBI, Student Association Compromise" in the opinion section.

UB vs. Rutgers Game Preview

The Buffalo Bulls football team has the opportunity to do something that they have never done since their inception into Division I-A football; start the year 1-0.To do so the Bulls will have to have a repeat performance of their blowout victory against the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers from a season ago.

Fallfest Draws Mixed Reactions from UB Students

While some would argue that Godsmack, Busta Rhymes and Lil' Kim are some of the hottest faces in the music scene, the recently announced eclectic lineup for Fallfest drew mixed reactions from UB's student population.Some would rather see a different kind of variety, while others say they would rather stay home.

Women's Soccer Preview

"There's no 'I' in Soccer, not even a 'me', but there is a 'core'," said eighth year UB women's soccer coach Jean-A Tassy (68-49-11).In a game where goals are harder to come by than a sober person at PJ's, there is one goal that Tassy has on the agenda for his team."To play 'til December and win the conference championship," said Tassy.

"Billy Bob, Don't Quit Your Day Job"

Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton stepped into the light Tuesday in an appearance at The Continental, trading the lights of the silver screen for the lights of the nightclub stage.Thornton is currently on tour promoting his Sept.

Campus Group Speaks Out on the Summer's Strides in Gay Rights

The summer of 2003 was a busy one for the gay rights movement in North America. From the overturning of anti-sodomy laws to the Canadian ruling that said Ontario's recognition of heterosexual marriage was illegally discriminatory, the issue of same-sex marriage was at the forefront of public debate.Democratic presidential candidates, including former Vermont governor Howard B.

Searching for Guidance

With the start of a new semester, returning students can always look forward to a few familiar faces: The same people are preparing sandwiches at Putnam's, working at The Spectrum and driving the buses.

Building to House World-Class Earthquake Simulator Nears Completion

Visitors, prospective students, and the student and faculty at UB have all been witness to the construction that has been taking place for the last two years near the front of North Campus, next to the faculty parking lot near the Student Union.

Blaster worm explodes onto campus

As in many universities across the country, the Blaster Worm and several other new viruses have crippled UB's computer network, compromising machines and clogging network access.

Avenue of the Arts: Elmwood Festival Celebrates Buffalo

Three generations of a family sit comfortably at a cozy wooden table outside the Elmwood Avenue M&T Bank.

American Football Conference Preview

Unlike the 1980's and early 1990's, the American Football Conference has a legitimate shot at taking home the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy this year.

Meet the Bulls

Being named MAC Freshman of the Year is not a bad thing to accomplish. To Aaron Leeper, it is just one of many accomplishments.

2003 MAC Football Preview

Is this the year that someone finally ends Marshall's streak of six Mid-American Conference Championship game appearances?

Fallfest 2003 Lineup

This year's line-up for Fallfest is official. The unnatural trifecta of Lil' Kim, Busta Rhymes, and Godsmack will be taking the stage on Friday, Sept.