New York City hardcore reared its angry head in Buffalo last Sunday night when veteran metal band Biohazard headlined a tour that also featured their loud cohorts, Most Precious Blood, E.Town Concrete and Sworn Enemy.But what would a hardcore band be without a frontman to assert their reputation?
Voltaire is credited with saying, "I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend, to the death, your right to say it." Striking words from someone who never had the benefit of institutionalized free speech.
In a letter to students from Dennis Black, vice president of Student Affairs, a proposal was announced that, if accepted, would increase the Comprehensive Fee by $25.50 per semester, an increase of roughly four percent.
Hot on the tails of losing her battle with Geffen Records over the release of "You Know You're Right," Courtney Love again suffered defeat in her constant battle to keep fans of grunge god Kurt Cobain from experiencing every facet of his considerable talent.Cobain's former label has won another legal skirmish: California courts today announced that they do, indeed, hold the rights to all records of Cobain's existence, thus paving the way for a licensing deal with Lucas' company Industrial Light and Magic.
The Student Association general election concluded on Friday, as the Momentum Party swept the race and The Spectrum referendum failed due to lack of voter turnout.Just hours after The Spectrum heard of the loss, the editorial board scrambled to secure funding to keep the floundering publication in print.
The United Nations, in a declaration that shocked the people across the world late last night, announced that SUNY Trustee and UB student George Pape would replace Saddam Hussein as president of Iraq.U.N.
The Spectrum would like to deeply and sincerely apologize for misspelling the name of LeAnn Baznewski in a recent issue.
As I draw closer to the planned end of my undergraduate career, I have come to realize the breadth and depth of the knowledge and experience I have acquired over the time.
Friday evening, I sat around and waited for the results of the SA election. I didn't really need to wait, to be honest; I already knew what the elections officials would say.
Constant coverage of the war in Iraq has driven some students to drink more heavily than usual, according to UB researchers.
Best known for her titillating work in such films as "Up and Cummers 10," "Hard Evidence" and "Philmore Butts Taking Care of Business," adult film star Jenna Jameson will headline UB's 17th Annual Distinguished Speakers Series.According to William J.
Jim HofherThe UB head football coach is facing a boycott from the National Writers Association for "never saying anything useful," according to association head Rodney McKissic.Hofher has long been notorious for dodging difficult questions with long-winded answers about everything other than the topic at hand.When asked if the allegations were true, that he, in fact, purposely says nothing at every press conference, Hofher had this reply:"When I go in there for a press conference, I need to do the things I need to do to be successful," Hofher said.
The Student Union patio was once again filled with chanting as a new organization set to wipe out what they say has been plaguing the university - student apathy.Matt Schrantz, protest organizer and president of UB Activists for Activism, said the turnout of about seven people was more than what organizers had hoped for."We're sick of students not caring," said Schrantz.
In light of shocking new evidence seen on MTV's "Fraternity Life," UB officials are beginning to think that some fraternities on the UB campus may haze their pledges."I can't name names, but I can say that the UB Greek Office is beginning an investigation on the hunch that some fraternities at UB may haze their pledges," said Pam Stephens-Jackson, the university liaison for Greek affairs.According to the Fraternity Insurance Purchasing Group (FIPG), whose charter UB follows, hazing is defined as "any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule.
The man most directly responsible for bringing Division-I athletics to the University at Buffalo is now taking over one of the school's most struggling programs.UB President William Greiner, who announced that he will be stepping down from that position later this year, has decided to take over the school's men's basketball team.
After last September's Princeton Review article that ranked UB No. 2 in the categories of "lots of beer" and "lots of hard liquor," a group of UB students decided that being No.
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