In a compelling demonstration of pure democracy, millions of protestors across the world braved cold weather on Saturday afternoon and rallied in opposition to the use of military force in Iraq.Over two million came out in Rome, approximately one million in London, Barcelona, Paris and Madrid, and upwards of 500,000 in the streets of New York City.
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Question: What is a struggling team to do when its impact player and floor leader is sidelined due to injury?Answer: Make the best of the situation by moving forward and giving 110 percent effort.Unfortunately for the UB Bulls, sometimes that is just not good enough.After starting all 50 games of his college career, Bulls super sophomore Turner Battle fractured and dislocated his left middle finger in practice on Thursday.
For a quarter of a century, college comedies have tried to surpass (or simply live up to) John Landis' 1978 classic, "Animal House." Finally, one film may have accomplished this task."Old School" is and isn't the average college frat-house film.
For the many people who answer their cellular phones in movie theaters, that phone they hold so dear may soon become their worst enemy.
Contrary to earlier news from the University Residence Halls and Apartments, undergraduates currently residing in Creekside Village will be allowed to remain in their apartments for one more year.Last year, UB admitted the students into the complex, which is billed as graduate-only housing, to ensure the complex would reach full capacity.
Last week, the University Police released a statement informing the UB community of a nationwide scam in which college students are called and duped into divulging their credit card numbers under the guise of a prize trip for four to the Bahamas.John Grela, director of public safety, said he was made aware of the national scam when the parents of a UB student informed the Office of Student Affairs that their daughter received a telephone call from somebody promising her a $780 Spring Break trip to the Bahamas.Grela said the girl gave the caller her credit card number and was charged $780, without winning the trip the caller claimed was sponsored by "Ramada Plaza Resorts."While Grela said no one else at UB has reported falling victim to the scam, Jacob Becker, a sophomore political science major, said he received a similar call but neglected to report it to the University Police."(The caller) said something about me winning some sort of contest," Becker said.
Up until age 12, faith was a no-brainer. My parents, with the help of my godmother, raised me to be a devout Catholic, and I never really questioned much about religion.
Women's SwimmingThe women's swim team lost in a thriller on Saturday to Cornell 156-135. The result of the meet was in question until the final race, in which Cornell was able to stride ahead.UB's Jennefer Brankovsky was able to tally three of the Bulls' seven victories in the 16-event match.
You've probably heard that our Homeland Security department recently raised the terrorism threat level to orange (high condition). This week, FBI Director Bob Mueller was quoted as saying that "small-scale attacks" against very public facilities such as "banks, shopping malls, supermarkets, apartment buildings, schools and universities, and places of recreation and entertainment would be easier to execute and would have a lower risk of detection." Not surprisingly, universities and colleges around the nation have heightened their own awareness about these issues.
The Spectrum's blind date series culminated with an evening of dinner and mystery at the Central Station Dinner Theatre, part of the Old Red Mill Inn restaurant located at 8316 Main St., where daters Steve and Carmen were scheduled to enjoy a meal and participate in an interactive murder mystery titled, "Death for Dessert."The evening began at about 6 p.m.
While nearly everything about going away to college implies change, the most dramatic change may be the loss of privacy that often accompanies dorm life.
UBM. BasketballTue: @Kent State, 7W. BasketballTue: @ Ohio, 7Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresMon: @ Atlanta, 3 (Empire)
This week's participants are Managing Editor Michael Scott and Sports Editor Rick Owczarzak.Question: UB men's basketball point guard Turner Battle is out for the season with a fractured and dislocated finger.
Just when you think every reality series is a repeat of the last ridiculous gimmick, TV executives pull out something new.
The 802 fans in attendance at Alumni Arena on Sunday for the UB women's basketball game got to see the Bulls do something they had not previously done all season: steal a win while trailing with five minutes left to go in the game.
Alisa Tavarez clutched her mother's hand as she walked through the thousands of people crammed in the streets of Manhattan.
The Black Student Union hosted its annual "Black Explosion" fashion show at the Buffalo Convention Center on Feb.
"I'm from Toronto.""Oh, that's too bad."UB students hear this sort of exchange frequently, since Buffalo is situated close to Canada.
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