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"SA, Spectrum at Odds Over SWJ Ruling"

The Spectrum appears to be headed for a collision with the Student Association over the outcome of a subscription increase referendum in the SA general elections held this March.New questions about the fate of the newspaper's referendum could prolong a final resolution well into the Student Association's new term.The referendum, which would raise The Spectrum's subscription fee from $1 to $3, initially failed because less than 10 percent of the student body voted on the measure.

Better Than Stick Figures: 4.23.03

Women Dish Out Poetry in Coffee House 'Saucebox'

While Main Street is notorious among college students for its weekend club and bar scene, once a month, Stimulance coffee house brings a little variety to the pool of entertainment in University Heights.On the third Thursday of every month at 8:30 p.m., the coffee house - located at 3160 Main St.

Upcoming Games

UBBaseballWed: vs. Canisius, 2 (DH)Thur: vs. Niagara, 3SoftballWed: @ Niagara, 3 (DH)Local Pro TeamsBuffalo BisonsWed: @ Scranton Wilkes-Barre, noonThur: @ Pawtucket, 6:05

Sidelines

Track and FieldSelected members of the track and field squad will participate in the prestigious Penn Relays in Philadelphia, which start on Thursday.

Students Honor Instructors with Teaching Award

Students were given the opportunity to honor five outstanding professors who they feel are dedicated to their profession and made a significant impact on their lives during the 2003 Milton Plesur Excellence in Teaching Awards ceremony on Monday afternoon.The awards, which are sponsored by the Student Association, are student-nominated.

SA Withdrawal Renders Sub-Board I Future Uncertain

While the Student Association prepares to withdraw funding from Sub-Board I, Inc., discussions are heating up as the corporation questions its fate and employees of Health Education and Human Services - an office funded by SBI - plan to flood SA president-elect George Pape with letters of protest.Pape, a former president of SBI, sent a letter to the undergraduate student population Tuesday, stating, "the current and incoming Student Association officers all stand in unanimous agreement that, under the current circumstances, we will not renew our allocation to Sub-Board I, Inc., for programs and services as of Aug.

NYPIRG Should Rethink Monetary Spending

I am writing regarding the "response" of NYPIRG and their representatives to the SUNY tuition increase proposed in the New York State budget.I, along with many other students here at UB, neither support NYPIRG nor the campaign they are pursuing.

Moral Debauchery with Mrs. Warren

The progressive nature of "Mrs. Warren's Profession" proved to be entirely too advanced for its time.

Cost Cutting Moves at WVU: A Sign of Things to Come at UB?

There is little doubt that the popularity and exposure of the world of sports has increased over the last few decades.

The Disillusionment of 'The College Years'

Being born in the 1980s means you are probably familiar with the Disney films that were all undoubtedly a staple in the homes of families across America, as they are today.

Racist' Cartoon Pointed to Fact of Life at UB

Normally, most students of UB overlook "Better Than Stick Figures" and dismiss it as a poorly made-up cartoon.

2003 MAC Softball Standings

East DivisionSchoolMAC Rec.Marshall17-4Kent State12-4Miami11-7Akron6-10Buffalo4-8Ohio2-15-1West DivisionSchoolMAC Rec.Western Michigan11-5Central Michigan10-5Bowling Green11-6Northern Illinois7-5Ball State5-9-1Toledo4-15Eastern Michigan4-11

SA Senate Approves E-Board Stipend Increase

The Student Association Senate voted Monday night to increase the SA executive board's stipend by $1,000 next year, bringing their compensation up from $9,000 to $10,000 a year.SA President Christian Oliver - who only two months ago rescinded a tuition waver he and fellow e-board members Jennifer Brace and Naazli Ahmed had received, following student outcry - said that after a personal conversation he had with the senators, he was led to believe the senate would have increased the stipends by more than $1,000, had it been requested.However, Oliver said, the incoming e-board requested an increase of only $1,000 because of the current "political climate," such as Gov.

Movie Review: 'The Italian Job' (***1/2)

After stealing $35 million in gold bars, master safecracker John Bridger, played by an old but nimble Donald Sutherland, says:"There are two kinds of thieves.

Greiner Discusses UB's Fiscal Future on WBFO

Although President William R. Greiner expects the New York state legislature to reduce the amount of tax money given to SUNY in next year's budget, the proposed tuition increase could fill the revenue void that the cut would create, he said during "Talk of the University," the monthly WBFO call-in show he hosted on Tuesday night."The expectation is that there will be a significant cut in the state tax support for state universities," Greiner said.

Scoreboard

UBSoftballTues: @ St. Bonaventure, cancelledLocal Pro TeamsBuffalo BisonsMon: Buffalo6 Scranton Wilkes-Barre4Tue: Buffalo @ Scranton Wilkes-Barre, late

Cartoon Was Insulting to International Teaching Assistants

I was outraged and disappointed at the same time when I saw the cartoon "Better Than Stick Figures" in your April 18 issue.

Movie Review: The Shape Of Things (***)

Sharing the college campus with such films as "Van Wilder" and "PCU," Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things" takes off in an entirely different direction.

Controversial Stands Should Be Taken for a Reason

Last week, The Spectrum assigned me to cover a forum on the war with Iraq. Unlike previous forums on the issue, the format of this was more similar to a debate, and I looked forward to hearing educated opinions from both the pro- and anti-war sides of the issue.From a journalistic standpoint, I was quite disappointed with the speeches and responses to questions on the part of the anti-war speakers.