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UB Has East Division Title in Their Sites After Win Over Akron

For the UB women's basketball team, the magic number is one in terms of a home playoff game in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.The Bulls, however, have loftier goals.A MAC East Division title is still within reach after the Bulls rebounded from a sloppy first half to beat lowly Akron Wednesday night, 67-51, at Alumni Arena before 708 fans.

Letter To The Editor

Recently, a large number of (letters) have been written about the subject of affirmative action. The question of whether or not it is still beneficial to society is being debated.It seems to me, and I don't mean to generalize, that most of the opposition comes from white people, and most minorities still strongly favor it.

"I Watched Every Episode of Joe Millionaire, and I Hate Myself For It"

You know what? I don't care. A month of episodes; 10 or so different girls - all coming down to a two-hour finale.

CCR to Develop Plans for New Peace Bridge

Plans for a new Peace Bridge and advancements in surgery are two of the research projects being completed by faculty and students at the Center for Computational Research, home to UB's super computers."We look to support high-end computing and visualization, in terms of projects that require that sort of technology to provide access to research so that world-class faculty can do world-class research," said Russ Miller, director of the CCR, at Wednesday's Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting.

Greeks a No-Show at MTV Premiere Party at the Sphere

The sidewalk in downtown Buffalo was lined with black velvet ropes. Inside the Sphere - a nightclub on Main street - a large screen played the premiere of MTV's Sorority and Fraternity Life shows, taped at UB.Unfortunately, nobody was watching.The party was billed as a premiere party for the debut of the two reality-based television shows, offering attendants the chance to watch the premieres with the cast members of Fraternity Life.The Sphere, which is normally closed on Wednesday nights, stocked up on alcohol and brought in extra employees.

Sidelines

Women's SwimmingJennefer Brankovsky broke three records in the 200-meter individual medley on day one of the MAC Women's Swimming Championships at Bowling Green University Thursday night.

CD Review: Ani DiFranco (*****)

Ani DiFranco's latest CD is titled "Evolve" and that is exactly what this goddess of modern-day folk has done.

Everybody Into the Pool

It's championship time again.With the regular season two weeks behind them, the Bulls travel to Bowling Green State University to participate in this year's MAC Women's Swimming and Diving Championships.They will face tough competition, including the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks and the Eastern Michigan Eagles, both of which defeated Buffalo in a dual meet earlier this season.UB finished the regular season with a 4-8 overall record and went 2-6 in the MAC.The Bulls are led by sophomore Jennefer Brankovsky, who has broken seven school records in previous MAC tournaments and placed 15th in the 200-meter freestyle this year at the U.S.

Life in a Box: The Sound of 'Chamber Music'

Theater department professor Sally Goers Fox does not do the kind of theater most people are familiar with."I don't do realist theater," Fox said.

Letter To The Editor

I have pretty much breezed by my four years at UB undetected. I have voiced no strong opinions on any controversial subject publicly before this moment.

More Students Seeking Psychological Help

While an overload of schoolwork can contribute to normal stress and anxiety, the seriousness of these problems among students is growing, as statistics show that psychological distress is on the rise for college students.While some students are feeling the strain more acutely, others may not feel more stressed than in the past."I take my problems one step at a time," said Angela Ling, a junior double majoring in sociology and media studies.

UB Greeks on MTV

"Hi, we're the girls of Delta Xi Omega, and we're standing on the campus at the University of Buffalo."More specifically, Talia Caruso, a senior speech and hearing science major and president of Delta Xi Omega (DZO), is standing near Baird Point on a sunny day.

Better Than Stick Figures: 2.26.03

Letter To The Editor

I'm writing in response to Monday's editorial, "Teaching Students to Deal with War: Students Need to Develop and Share Opinions." As youths and students, our futures will be shaped by the actions that the Bush administration takes today.

Bulls Look to Extend Winning Streak to Five Against Akron

Twenty-six days ago, on Feb. 1, the Buffalo Bulls women's basketball team was amid a two-game losing streak and turning the ball over like it was the trendy.Nearly a month later, the Bulls (15-9, 7-6 Mid-American Conference) have cut down on their obscene amount of turnovers per game, reversing a two-game skid into a four-game winning streak against MAC opponents Bowling Green, Western Michigan, Ohio and Central Michigan.

Letter To The Editor

This letter is in reference to Adam Laniyan's letter to the editor in the Feb. 24 issue of The Spectrum.Laniyan's letter was ridiculous.

Hike to Albany Takes Off from UB

Nearly 75 students - bundled in hats, scarves and thick winter jackets - braved the cold Tuesday to attend a Student Association-sponsored rally protesting Gov.

Treatment of Non-Tenured Faculty

Non-tenured faculty members teach 46 percent of UB's classes, according to an article published in the Feb.

Campus Security

The mysterious police car blocking the bus tunnel under the Ellicott Complex isn't sitting there for no reason.

Corrections

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