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When War and Recession Fornicate

Throughout the ages, babies have symbolized the beginning of a new age, a fresh start and bright hope for the future, and innocence unblemished by tragedy, disillusionment and meddling by society.That was certainly the case in the baby boom following World War II, when America was coming out of the Great Depression and beat the bad guys in Europe and Japan.But this is the new millennium.

Preview: Count the Stars

Albany's Count the Stars are taking off. The four piece rock/punk band recently signed with Victory Records and are mounting a touring assault on the world with the hopes of being able to soon count themselves, stopping this Wednesday at the Cruise Inn in Lackawanna with Madcap and Flash Light Brown.Lead guitarist and interview rookie Adam Manning spoke about the process of picking a label.

UB Celebrates Opening of School of Public Health and Health Professions

The health of the Western New York community came first and foremost last Friday in Harriman Hall, when UB President William Greiner announced the grand opening of the newly formed School of Public Health and Health Professions.Merging the previously existing School of Health Related Professions with the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, which was previously part of the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, created the new school.Provost Elizabeth Capaldi appointed Maurizio Trevisan, chairman of the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, to the position of acting dean of the new school.

Inches Short of Victory

"One of these times that last second shot is going to go in for us or not go in for the opponent," said UB Head Coach Reggie Witherspoon.Unfortunately, that time has not yet come.The Bulls dropped another close contest 57-55 to Miami (OH) in front of 4,768 RedHawk faithfuls at Millet Hall on Saturday afternoon.

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UBWrestlingTues: vs. Slippery Rock, 7Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresTues: @ New Jersey, 7:30 (Empire)

Better Than Stick Figures: 2.3.03

Distinguished Speakers Series Finishes Off 16th Year

This semester, the Distinguished Speaker Lecture Series concludes with visits to UB from astronaut Mae Jemison, writer Amy Tan and former New Jersey senator Bill Bradley.

"Debbie Does Dallas"" Captivates SU Audience"

University Unions and Activities Board's bi-annual Sex Week climaxed Friday night with the 1978 porn classic "Debbie Does Dallas," providing students a chance to laugh and learn some tricks from Debbie's gang of pom-pom nymphomaniacs."There's people running on the stage," groans a UUAB staff member a few minutes before midnight, amused but irritated.

Bulls Own the Paint in Lopsided Win Over Ohio

The UB woman's basketball team (11-7, 3-4 MAC) took the lead and never looked back to triumph over the Ohio Bobcats (5-14, 1-7 MAC) on Saturday night at Alumni Arena, 72-59, before 890 fans.UB was led by freshman guard Hollie Cook who had 11 assists, nine in the first half alone.

Letter To The Editor

Twenty years ago, Congress passed the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday celebrating the life and legacy of the late civil rights activist.

Letter To The Editor

This is one student that wants her mandatory fees lowered because I am definitely not in favor of giving the Student Association president, vice president or treasurer, $12,400 per year.

Point/Counter-point

This is the second installment of the point/counter-point series, which will run on page five of the print edition every other week, rotating with "Byrned to a Crisp." This week we have a couple of questions to address that came from, or were inspired by, letters from students.

When the 'Call' is Worth Answering

"Be still, God understands."Directed by Lorna C. Hill, "Somebody Called" relies heavily on African-American culture.

Students React to Increase in Apartment Rates

With last Monday's announcement that the rents of on-campus apartments will again be increased, many residents and potential applicants are considering other housing options for the coming year.Although the increase was a hot topic around campus immediately following the list-serv announcement, many students voiced their opinion after Shereene McDermott, a junior health and human services major, responded to the e-mail and sent a heated response to the entire listserv.

Architecture Grad's Gallery Loft Design Takes First Place

A recent UB graduate won the American Institute of Architecture Students Design Review 2002 competition for his thesis work, which incorporated traditional architectural design and hands-on construction.

Scoreboard

UBM. BasketballSat:Miami57Buffalo55W. BasketballSat:Buffalo72Ohio59WrestlingSun:Buffalo31Mercyhurst12W.

Remaining Aboard the SUNY Flagship

At last week's Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting, the Grading Committee proposed an Academic Standards Policy that changes the criteria for which a student may be placed on academic probation at UB.According to the policy drawn up by the Grading Committee, which will be reviewed by the Faculty Senate this Tuesday, timely academic progress is defined as a full-time student's completion of a minimum of 24 credits per year.

Apartment Rates on the Rise

For the third year in a row, the Residence Halls and Apartments will raise rents in all of the on-campus apartment complexes.

Sidelines

WrestlingUB won their final six matches of the evening and rallied to beat Mercyhurst 31-12 Sunday afternoon at Alumni Arena.