I am writing concerning Stefanie Alaimo's column in Monday's Spectrum, "Vintage McCarthyism Is Back in Style." While reading this column, I found it quite ironic that while supposedly protecting free speech, she waged a far more blatant attack on our constitutional rights.
Brad Grey, chairman of Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, joined the likes of CNN correspondent Wolf Blitzer and Miramax Films co-chairman Harvey Weinstein when he received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the university Thursday.Grey, a 1979 UB graduate, is a producer for The Sopranos, the highly-acclaimed HBO drama; films such as "In Memoriam," a documentary on Sept.
The Buffalo Zoo announced Wednesday it will be pressing charges against the three Sigma Chi Omega pledges featured on MTV's "Fraternity Life" after the latest episode showed them hopping the zoo's fence.Although officials from the zoo said the matter has been turned over to the Erie County District Attorney's office, the three have been neither charged nor arrested for the alleged incident.Earl Altheide, one of the three pledges involved in the incident, said he plans to issue a formal apology to the zoo."I'm writing a letter, and it's going to be on the desk of the lady in charge of the zoo by Monday," said Altheide.The Buffalo Zoo could not be reached for comment Thursday, but it did issue a formal statement regarding the matter."The illegal actions taken by these three young men could have seriously endangered not only the zoo's animals, but the individuals involved," stated Buffalo Zoo President Donna Fernandes.
Wednesday, March 26, The Spectrum debuted a new layout for the front page of the paper. We scrapped the old "Spectrum" logo (known as a flag, for those who care) and replaced it with a softer, more modern look, at the same time anchoring it to the left side of the paper and removing the Baird Point graphic.
University students who have ever doubted being able to find a decent job after graduation can look to Brad Grey, chairman of the Brillstein-Grey Entertainment production company, for inspiration.Grey, a producer whose Hollywood credits consist of popular television shows such as "The Sopranos," "My Big Fat Greek Life," "The Larry Sanders Show" and "Just Shoot Me," received an honorary degree in Humane Letters from UB on Thursday, March 27.According to Roy Roussel, chairman of the media studies department, Grey's "critical level of success justifies and demands an award."Roussel said Grey has an ability to generate good ideas for hit stories, and he also possesses a quality that is hard to find in the average person - he is able to market his product to the public."Artists have a vision, and they put their vision out there," Roussel said.
Visa restrictions and new regulations following Sept. 11, 2001, and the war in Iraq have made it increasingly more difficult for international students to receive an education at colleges across America, including UB.According to President William R.
Today is the final day for students to cast their votes in the Student Association General Election.
"The best thing about the Pitches is that it is about the passion," said senior communication major Erin Gellert.
Nasti the Difference in Game One Pitcher's DuelIt had to be agonizing to watch, especially for pitcher Stacey Evans.Thursday's first game of a doubleheader with Niagara saw UB leave five runners on base through the first four innings.
While most people within the university community will be watching the war with Iraq unfold on television, a number of UB students recently learned they would witness the events of war from the front lines.According to Joanne Plunkett, associate vice provost and director of the Student Response Center, 32 UB student reservists have been called into active duty in Iraq."That's what I signed up for," said Jason Toy, a junior business major and senior airman.
Reflecting upon the colorful and often dark history of her family, best-selling author Amy Tan discussed her fiction - and the tumultuous life that inspired it - during her Distinguished Speakers Series lecture on Wednesday night.The acclaimed author of "The Joy Luck Club," who spoke to a sold-out crowd at the Mainstage Theatre at the Center for the Arts, began her lecture by saying she would focus on "how I was fated to be a writer."Tan shared the family stories that served as inspiration for her writing and drew laughter as well as gasps of surprise and sorrow from the audience."I believe I have my mother, in large part, to thank for my morbid imagination," Tan said.
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"Weird," says Heath Brandon, describing in one word his history at the University at Buffalo.It has been less than a year since Brandon left UB, and already he is on his way to becoming a success in the music business.Brandon calls his talent "a gift from God," in light of the fact that his parents, both New York City teachers, are not musical people.A film major at UB, Brandon's musical talent was spurred on by the gift of a guitar from his sister when he graduated high school.
Readers used to playing CDs on their computer should be warned: American Hi-Fi's "The Art Of Losing" will hijack any CPU while it bombards the user with popup disclaimers that point out, "This CD is your key which gives you access exclusive American Hi-Fi music and video!" Not already a fan?
The softball team wanted to make a statement on Sunday on Marshall's home field.Behind the dominant pitching of Stacey Evans, they did just that.In a performance that garnered her Student Athlete of the Week honors from UB, Evans pitched a 3-0 shutout against Marshall to give the Bulls their earliest Mid-American Conference win in team history.
UB senior pitchers Tyler Balentine turned in a very solid performance as he struck out a career high eight batters while allowing three runs against the Bowling Green Falcons on Saturday.Unfortunately for him and the rest of the Bulls (3-12, 0-2 MAC), he received no offensive support as the Bulls lost their MAC opener to Bowling Green 3-1.Buffalo left ten runners on base and could only manage one unearned run.Kyle Knoblauch turned a solid pitching performance of his own for Bowling Green.
ItOs Greek Week at UB, and students are probably wondering how to tell sorority sisters and their male counterparts from the rest of the campus population. HereOs a checklist of ways to tell if youOve Omade the cut,O compiled by two reporters with firsthand experience of Greek Life.
When you look at the upcoming non-conference Mid-American Conference schedule, featuring some high profile teams, you would not think the MAC was a mid-major conference.The MAC is still obviously a mid-major conference, but that is not stopping them from playing the nation's top football teams in 2003.There will be a league record of 10 Division I-A non-conference opponents in MAC stadiums come this fall.
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