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Movie Review: Final Destination 2

Anyone who has been kicking themselves for missing "Final Destination" a few years ago can rest easy come this Friday: The sequel is out, and though it might have a few entertaining qualities, the film fails to deliver the terror it promises."Final Destination 2" is fast-paced and bloodcurdling, showing audiences who have been on the edge of their seats for three years just what has happened to Clear Rivers (Ali Larter) after she survived the events of the first film.

Free Tuition for the SA E-Board

Last year, the three-member executive board of the Student Association legally changed the SA budget to provide themselves with free tuition in addition to the wages they earn as public servants for the students of this university.The money used to cover this expense, which could amount to upwards of $15,000 per semester, will come out of the mandatory student activity fee (not covered by most scholarships or the Tuition Assistance Program) which has a budget funded by the approximately $70 student activity fee each full-time undergraduate pays per semester.

Indie Rock Alive in Buffalo

In true indie fashion, I allowed myself a few assumptions as I began to think about the dwindling crowds at local and indie shows in Buffalo.

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TennisThe Eastern Section of the Professional Tennis Registry selected Kathy Twist, the head coach of the Buffalo Bulls women's tennis team, as the 2002 PTR-Eastern Coach of the Year.

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UBW. BasketballTue:Buffalo48Akron45 (OT)Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresTue:Nashville5Buffalo1

Upcoming Games

Local Pro TeamsBuffalo SabresThu: Buffalo @ St. Louis, 8 (Empire)

Bulls Earn No Style Points But Work Overtime for Win at Akron

Sometimes you just have to win ugly.The UB's women's basketball team (10-7, 2-4 MAC) was victorious Tuesday night in overtime against Akron (2-17, 1-7 MAC), 48-45, in front of 177 fans at the James A.

Non-Renewal of Leases in Creekside Village

University Residence Halls and Apartments gave undergraduate residents of Creekside Village apartments the shaft earlier this year when they told the students to pack up and move out upon the completion of their current lease.

Movie Review: Biker Boyz

Between "Biker Boyz" and "Torque," Vin Diesel is slated for some competition on the open roads this year.

University Apartment Rates on the Rise - Again

Students residing in the University Apartments will have to save more pennies: Rent is going up again.The University Apartment Board has increased rent rates for all residents of Hadley Village, South Lake Village, Flint Village, Flickenger Court and Creekside Village.Rent increases range from $20 to $37 a month, depending on the apartment complex.

Correction

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All Shoock Up

In light of "award season," with January's American Music Awards, last week's Golden Globes and the coming Grammys and Oscars, "All Shoock Up" is proud to announce the inaugural "Shoock Awards." The Shoock Awards are given on the basis of either notable silliness, exemplary conduct or even sheer dumb luck.

UB-Sponsored Housing Program Set to Begin Soon

The wheels are in motion for President William R. Greiner's employer-assisted housing program to go into effect.The plan, which is aimed at improving the University Heights area by encouraging UB employees to purchase residences in the area, is slated to begin in the next few weeks.

SA E-Board Raises Stipend to Cover Tuition

When the Student Association Senate approved the SA budget last spring, they approved a line allowing the executive board of the SA - the president, vice-president and treasurer - to increase their own stipends in order to cover the cost of their tuition.

Women's Hockey Gets Iced

Over the weekend, Women's Club Hockey endured match-ups with their toughest rivals, the Penn State Lady Icers, at the Amherst Pepsi Center.

New Drinking Study Conflicts with Prior Research

Though alcohol consumption and the choice to risk the negative effects of excessive drinking lie with the individual, some researchers have found that an individual's ethnicity is a marker of how much they are prone to binge drink.A recent study, using newly acquired data and data from an older study, concluded that African Americans are more likely to binge drink than any other ethnicity; based on the observations of UB students and the findings of a previous study, this study may not hold entirely true for the black community.

Better Than Stick Figures: 1.29.03

Letter To The Editor

After reading Mike Monahan's column on Jan. 24, I would have to say I was not only unconvinced of any reason he had to offer, but walked away with an even greater level of dissatisfaction for those sharing his views.First of all, on his argument that an ejaculation seemingly kills more potential life than abortion, I would have to say, yes, all sperm are life; they are living.

Professor Questions Methodology of SA Survey

Last semester, the Student Association conducted a survey to gauge student knowledge of and interest in the undergraduate student government, and the results are in.

Preview: Eastman Weekend at Slee Hall

A gust of wind blustered through the heating ducts at Slee Hall last week. Amy Greenan's thick office walls moaned, louder than the wild wind outside.