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Faculty Members Support the War

We join with over 70 percent of the American public in declaring our approval of the President's action, undertaken with the explicit approval of the U.S.


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From UB to SNL: A Success Story

"A sperm bank is just like a regular bank, except after you make a deposit at a sperm bank, you lose interest," cracked Alan Zweibel, former "Saturday Night Live" comedy writer and producer in an interview prior to his April 1 performance at the CFA screening room.Zweibel came to UB as part of the Department of Media Study's "Visiting Celebrity Scholar Series." It's the kind of gag Zweibel made $7 for when he was starting out as a joke writer after graduating from UB in 1972.


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The Man Behind the Titles

It is 8 p.m., Sunday night. George Pape lounges on a sofa in the Student Association office, fumbling with a remote while the VH1 rock star documentary show "Behind the Music" blares on the big screen TV.


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Attacked by the MAC

After a decent showing in non-conference play, the women's tennis program has begun their quest in MAC play.As usual, things have gotten ugly at a rapid pace.On Friday, the Bulls fell 6-1 to the RedHawks (6-8, 1-1 MAC) and on the next day Buffalo (6-8, 0-4) fell again, this time getting blanked by Marshall (8-6, 3-0 MAC) in a 7-0 rout.Marshall placed first last year at the MAC Championship, and are undefeated in the MAC so far this year."Marshall is a powerhouse, they are very good competition," said UB head coach Kathy Twist.Marshall's No.


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UB Banquet Celebrates New Anti-Discrimination Laws

Over 100 people gathered Thursday night at the Delaware Park Casino to celebrate strides Buffalo leaders have taken to expand the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.The 7th Annual Honorary Banquet, sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Alliance and the UB Law School's Outlaw Committee of the Progressive Law Society, celebrated the passage of two amendments - one local and one statewide - aimed at extending discrimination protection for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.City Councilman Antoine Thompson, State Sen.


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UB Proposes Fifth Annual Comprehensive Fee Hike

The cost of attending UB could rise even further, if a proposed increase to the Comprehensive Fee is accepted.The administration has proposed a 4 percent increase in the fee for the 2003-04 school year, the fifth such increase in five years, which would add $25.50 per semester to the current $655 fee paid by full-time undergraduates.


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Scoreboard

UBBaseballFri: Akron 8, UB 0Sat: Akron 4, UB 1Sat: UB 4, Akron 1Sun: Akron 4, UB 2Tue: vs. Lemoyne, 1 (ppd - rain)SoftballSun: Kent State 2, UB 0Mon: Kent State 13, UB 1Mon: Kent State 2, UB 1Men


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Sidelines

CrewThe University at Buffalo opened the 2003 spring portion of the crew season with some strong racing at a tri-meet against Marist and host Ithaca on the Cayuga Inlet.The Bulls' varsity eight boat took first in the 2,000-meter sprint course with a time of 7:20.4.


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Preview: 'A Chorus Line' at CFA

Often mistaken as background decoration to leading actors, the chorus of a musical is usually the last introduced in the opening song and the first to bow at curtain call.


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UB Searches for a Star

In an attempt to capitalize on popular culture, UB's Leaders SA sponsored a talent competition based on the newly revived television show "Star Search.""UB Star Search" called on UB students to share their unique talents, although the competition was opened to non-students after a low student turnout.


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Momentum Party Sweeps SA Elections

When members of the Momentum Party gathered outside of the Student Association office Friday, they received pleasant news - their party was voted into every executive board and SUNY Student Assembly position on the ballot.A total of 1,779 students voted in the election.


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Upcoming Games

UBBaseballWed: vs, LeMoyne, 1 (DH)SoftballWed: vs. Colgate, 2:30 (DH)Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresWed: vs.


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Gregory Hines Shines At CFA

When Gregory Hines opened his sold-out concert at the Center for the Arts Saturday night with the jazz-rock of "I Just Want to Have Some Fun," he clearly meant it.Hines is legendary in all aspects of the entertainment industry, but mainly for his incredible tap dancing and Broadway crooning.


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Kent State Sweeps Three Game Series From UB

This past weekend the UB softball team could have been right in the middle of the Mid-American Conference race, but instead they plummeted to the near bottom of the standings.Lack of offense plagued UB (9-13, 1-5 MAC) as the team could only muster out 14 hits in the three game series at Kent State (11-7, 5-1 MAC), losing all three games.


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Faculty Senate Proposal Aims to Curb Resignations

Students who make a habit of resigning from classes will have to pass a few roadblocks before taking an "R," if a proposal discussed at Tuesday's Faculty Senate meeting is passed.The Faculty Senate Grading Committee proposed a course resignation policy change, which, if passed, would require students to seek academic advisement for every resignation they make after their fifth.The Faculty Senate will vote on the proposal when they meet next month."We are not saying that you can only resign five courses, but that you need to talk to someone about it," said William Baumer, chairman of the Grading Committee.


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