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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.

The CFA Heats Up Buffalo's Summer

It's not just the weather that will keep Buffalo steamy this summer. The Center for the Arts will host an array of distinguished national performing acts while summer classes are in session.The summer calendar will open with an appearance by journalist Cokie Roberts on May 1.

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Teacher Profile: Professor Jonathan Golove

A true renaissance man in the UB music world, Jonathan Golove, visiting assistant professor of music, may be playing his cello in a professional orchestra one night and teaching the history of rock music to students the next.

Buffalo's Businesses Respond to Lee Road Project

With the final design for the Lee Road Project one year away, according to university officials, opinions on how the project will affect South Campus and the surrounding areas are varied."We've got 3,000 students who have majors on South Campus and 23,000 on North Campus," said Dennis Black, vice president for Students Affairs.

Cartoon Dismisses Benefits of War

I am dismayed by the complete lack of respect shown to America's troops in the April 16 "Better Than Stick Figures" cartoon.

An Open Letter to Our Readers

Wednesday, the Student-Wide Judiciary held the hearing for the complaints The Spectrum filed against the Student Association regarding the 2003 SA elections.

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Better Than Stick Figures: 4.21.03

Cartoon Overlooks the Value of Teaching Assistants

The waste of space called "Better than Stick Figures" has crossed the line of decency. In the April 18 issue of The Spectrum, the "artist," if you could even call him that, insults the English speaking skills of Asian teaching assistants, saying students ought to be given foreign language credits for attending Chem 101.Paul Hebert's insensitivity is extremely disturbing and exemplifies the very racism and bigotry that caused the reverse discrimination perpetuated by Affirmative Action.

CD Review: Madonna (****1/2)

It's time for a little show-and-tell, and Madonna's finally ready to talk.Her 10th studio album, "American Life," was made available as a streaming download on MTV's "The Leak" Web site on April 16, a first for both Madonna and the cable music network.The title track, and the album's first single, is a pro-peace anthem that encapsulates the album's mantra: Through self-evaluation, peace is possible.

"Sub-Board I, Inc."

Last Wednesday, during a Sub-Board I, Inc., board of directors meeting, the Undergraduate Student Association announced its consideration of pulling out of Sub-Board I.

Future is Bright for Stacey Evans

Participating in a Division-I sport is like having a full-time job. For the athletes at UB there is no time for a serious job while playing in their sport.

Buffalo Dominates Chancellor's Cup

The men and women's track teams may be nearing the end of the season, but they are competing like they are gearing up to do great things and breaking a few school records in the process.

Byrned to a Crisp

Stephon Marbury and the Phoenix Suns put on quite the show Saturday, proving why the NBA Playoffs are just as exciting as ever.

Slipping Away

The Buffalo Bulls battled, of that there is no question. They battled so hard that when they had the opportunity to steal a victory, they did not know what to do with it.The Buffalo Bulls (8-24, 3-10 MAC) dropped two games to the Miami RedHawks (20-16-1, 8-3 MAC) in very emotional contests at the Amherst Pepsi Center on Saturday.

CD Review: Lizzie West (***)

Lizzie West would have been the perfect replacement for Natalie Merchant when she left 10,000 Maniacs.